Ryder Cup: USA's Leading Men

SI Staff | Sep 20, 2006

Ryder Cup: USA's Leading Men

Jack Burke

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What does a leader look like? Examine these portraits of almost every living U.S. Ryder Cup captain. The honor was bestowed upon them because they distinguished themselves not only through brilliant play but also by inspiring teammates and commanding respect. In short, by being leaders.<br><br>1957: U.S. 4-1/2, Great Britain 7-1/2<br><br>1973: U.S. 19, Great Britain 13

Dow Finsterwald

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1977: U.S. 12-1/2, Great Britain/Ireland 7-1/2

Jack Nicklaus

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1983: U.S. 14-1/2, Europe 13-1/2<br><br>1987: U.S. 13, Europe 15

Byron Nelson

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1965: U.S. 19-1/2, Great Britain 12-1/2

Raymond Floyd

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1989: U.S. 14, Europe 14

Billy Casper

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1979: U.S. 17, Europe 11

Tom Watson

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1993: U.S. 15, Europe 13

Ben Crenshaw

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1999: U.S. 14-1/2, Europe 13-1/2

Curtis Strange

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2002: U.S. 12-1/2, Europe 15-1/2

Dave Stockton

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1991: U.S. 14-1/2, Europe 13-1/2

Tom Kite

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1997: U.S. 13-1/2, Europe 14-1/2

Tom Lehman

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