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 2008 Ryder Cup
Dates: Sept. 16 - 21, 2008
Site: Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, Ky.
United States Captain: Paul Azinger
European Captain: Nick Faldo
Honorary Chairman: Roger Warren, PGA of America Honorary President
Prize Money and Honors: No prize money is awarded for Ryder Cup competitors. Members of both Ryder Cup Teams are competing solely for their country and their country’s right of possession of the gold Ryder Cup trophy. The Ryder Cup exemplifies the virtues of sportsmanship, perseverance, and courage. Players are motivated far more by these virtues of the game than by any monetary rewards. Proceeds from the Ryder Cup support PGA membership and outreach programs, as well as designated area charitable organizations. Out of the Ryder Cup, The PGA directs $2.6 million to U.S. Captain and player designated charities and universities of their choice to help fund “Play Golf America Universities,” a PGA Growth of the Game initiative.
Photo Diary:
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Jack Visits Valhalla and the Ryder Cup - (September 18, 2008)
Hole-by-Hole Video:
Jack Nicklaus, the designer of Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky., which opened in 1986, explains the design changes made in preparation for this week's Ryder Cup at Valhalla.
Watch more Ryder Cup video.
TV Times (All times Eastern)
| Day |
Show |
Channel |
Time |
| Thur. 9/18 |
SportsCenter (Live) |
ESPN |
1:00 p.m.. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Thur. 9/18 |
Opening Ceremonies |
ESPNEWS |
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Fri. 9/19 |
SportsCenter (Live)
Day One Coverage
Re-air |
ESPN
ESPN
ESPN Classic |
7:00 a.m.. - 8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. |
| Sat. 9/20 |
SportsCenter (Live)
Day Two Coverage
Re-air |
ESPN
NBC
ESPN Classic |
12:00 - 1:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. |
| Sun. 9/21 |
SportsCenter (Live)
Day Three Coverage
Clsoing Ceremonies
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ESPN
NBC
ESPNEWS |
12:00 - 1:00 a.m.
12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
| Mon. 9/22 |
SportsCenter (Live)
Day Three Coverage |
ESPN
ESPN Classic |
12:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
12:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
The Trophy
In 1927, English seed merchant Samuel A. Ryder presented the Ryder Cup to the British PGA to place as a prize for an international competition between American and British professional golfers. The Ryder Cup was purchased for £250. The trophy is 17 inches high and weighs four pounds. The golfer figure depicted on top of the trophy reflects the image of Abe Mitchell, friend and instructor of Samuel Ryder, who competed on the 1929, ’31 and ’33 Great Britain Team.
Method of Play
Match Play, including foursomes (two-man teams in alternate shot), four-ball (two-man teams in better balls) and singles (18 holes at match play).
U.S. Eligibility
The 2008 U.S. Ryder Cup Team is chosen on the basis of points compiled by The PGA of America. The top eight players will be determined through a points system that began Aug. 27, 2006 and concludes with eight selections being determined on Aug. 11, 2008. Captain Paul Azinger will complete the team with four Captain’s Selections on Sept. 2.
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