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Ryder Cup Has Power to Divide - or Unite - During Fraught and Fragile Time in the US
The Ryder Cup reflects decades of rivalry intensified by Saudi-funded LIV Golf and political tensions, with Europe holding a 13-6-1 lead since 1985, officials said.
- The Ryder Cup, a biennial golf match between the U.S. and Europe, is taking place this week at Bethpage Black on Long Island.
- This year's event gained added intrigue because of recent political tensions, past controversies, and the high expectations from a passionate crowd.
- Europe holds a 13-6-1 Ryder Cup record since 1985 and honors Seve Ballesteros, who died in 2011, by wearing his likeness and recalling his spirit.
- Cantlay urged his team to focus fully on playing their best golf and to treat outside distractions as "just noise," reflecting a common stance among players amid external pressures.
- The event's outcome may influence golf's ongoing U.S.-Europe rivalry and show how sport navigates complex social and political climates during high-profile competitions.
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Ryder Cup has power to divide -- or unite -- during fraught and fragile time in the US
This week’s Ryder Cup is an example of sports as an international score-settler. Could a group of pro golfers give Americans a break from the nonstop news cycles that makes their country feel fraught and fragile?
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