'Ryder Cup 2008' Articles
With just 16 weeks of golf remaining before European captain Nick Faldo finalises his team for Ryder Cup 2008, it does appear likely that the European team will feature quite a few new faces in Valhalla.
Some of the veterans of the 2006 victory, and indeed of many previous victories, will hav... (Read on...)
14 May 2008 by Aodan
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Jose Maria Olazabal, vice-captain of the European team in this year's Ryder Cup is almost certainly going to contribute in a non-playing role only. Olazabal has played in seven Ryder Cups, most recently in Ireland in 2006. He has battled bravely against different forms of rheumatism and arthriti... (Read on...)
29 March 2008 by Aodan
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The captain of the American team for Ryder Cup 2008, Paul Azinger, has already shown great determination to do whatever it takes to wrestle the Cup back to the Americans in Valhalla in September. He introduced a radical shake up to team selection by doubling the size of his personal picks, from two ... (Read on...)
19 February 2008 by Aodan
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Louisville is host to the Ryder Cup 2008, which will be held at Valhalla Golf Club just outside the city in September 2008.
The city is preparing to host the event in style with a wide ranging program planned in the lead up to the Ryder Cup matches. The city is no stranger to major events as ... (Read on...)
17 December 2007 by John
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Paul McGinley has tendered his resignation as Vice Captain of the Ryder Cup Team for Valhalla.
McGinley who was chosen by Nick Faldo as one of his two assistants for the event back in May has now announced that he would prefer to compete for a playing place on the team.
"On reflection, and after... (Read on...)
27 September 2007 by John
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The race for a place on the European Ryder Cup Team for Valhalla (2008) began today at the Omega European Masters in Switzerland today.
The year long points race to qualify for one of the 10 automatic places on the Ryder Cup 2008 team began with this event in Crans-Sur-Sierre Golf Club in Val... (Read on...)
6 September 2007 by John
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If you want to go to Valhalla for the 37th Ryder Cup matches in September 2008 you will need to get your hands on one of those elusive tickets!
The tickets are sold through a ticket lottery by the PGA - so you cannot just go and buy one. The lottery will take place sometime in the fall of this ye... (Read on...)
2 June 2007 by John
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European captain Nick Faldo named his two assistants for the Ryder Cup 2008 as Paul McGinley and Jose Maria Olazabal. The proviso is that neither of them make the team... So, while both will be honored by the offer, it's a bit of a poisoned chalice as both of them have stated that they wish to defen... (Read on...)
23 May 2007 by John
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Just a short post for all those who are searching for Ryder Cup 2007 (we are getting a large number of visitors here who have searched for "ryder cup 2007") - there is no Ryder Cup 2007! The Ryder Cup is held every two years (for a brief overview have a look at Everything You Wanted to Know about t... (Read on...)
17 April 2007 by Joe
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Zach Johnson (31) was one of the suprise rookies who qualified for the 2006 US Ryder Cup Team and his win at this years Masters at Augusta National was no less suprising. Under the new US Ryder Cup team qualification system the Masters is one of only four events for which Ryder Cup points will be... (Read on...)
9 April 2007 by Joe
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If you want to be involved in the action at the 2008 Ryder Cup at Valhalla you should volunteer. This is one exciting way to participate in the event. (Note: you are volunteering to help not just attend!)
Volunteers each receive a Volunteer Badge, which grants admission to the grounds on all si... (Read on...)
16 February 2007 by John
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If you're looking for hotel accommodation for the Ryder Cup at Valhalla in Louisville, Kentucky this is a list of hotels in the area. Remember there will be a mad rush for accommodation once the tickets are allocated so it would pay to do some research on what's available and what the pricing is lik... (Read on...)
19 January 2007 by John
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The Ryder Cup corporate hospitality suites are now available for reservation at Valhalla. There are a range of corporate hospitality options available from hospitality chalets, to corporate tables. These are limited in number so book early.
The corportate hospitality options are as follows:
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17 January 2007 by John
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Well the worst kept secret in golf was formally confirmed today as the PGA announced that Paul Azinger is to be the US Ryder Cup Captain for 2008 as reported here last week. The more interesting part of the announcement at the Valhalla Golf Club (home to the 2008 Ryder Cup) was the newly unveil... (Read on...)
6 November 2006 by Joe
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Paul Azinger is widely rumoured to have been selected to captain the US for the 37th Ryder Cup in Valhalla in 2008. Having represented his country in four times in the Ryder Cup, Azinger has a 5-7-3 record. He was never beaten in a singles match and bested both Ballesteros and Olazabal.
Azinger... (Read on...)
1 November 2006 by John
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The next big news will be the announcement of the US Captain for the 2008 Ryder Cup campaign. In the meantime while we wait for the announcement there's a mixed bag of Ryder Cup related stories...
Sandy Lyle has thrown his hat in the ring for Captaincy of the European Team for Ryder Cup 2010 ... (Read on...)
19 October 2006 by John
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If you are interested in going to the Ryder Cup 2008 at Valhalla then you should register your interest with the PGA online here and the PGA will send you ticket information including pricing early in 2007.
The ticketing process for the Ryder Cup is by means of a draw. (Unless you stump up for expe... (Read on...)
18 October 2006 by John
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Nick Faldo has been chosen to captain the European Ryder Cup team for the 37th Ryder Cup matches at Valhalla Golf Club in 2008. If you want to know what exactly the captain does read our article outlining his roles and responsibilites. Nick will be hoping to lead the European team to a record 4t... (Read on...)
2 October 2006 by John
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Valhalla Golf Club is located in Louisville Kentucky in the USA and will play host to the 37th Ryder Cup Matches in 2008.
Valhalla is a private club and is now owned by the PGA of America. Valhalla is a feature of Norse mythology and one might wonder at the wisdom of holding the Ryder Cup in ... (Read on...)
30 September 2006 by John
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The 37th Ryder Cup Matches will be held at the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville Kentucky. The dates have been set for 19th-21st of September in 2008. This should be a cliff hanger of an event as the US Team try to win back the trophy on home ground. Who will captain the US team? How will he moti... (Read on...)
30 September 2006 by John
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