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- Golf Courses in England
- Brabazon Course, The Belfry
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The belfry hosted the 1985 Ryder cup, as well as 1989, 1993, and 2002 editions. The Brabazon course at the belfry has become a Ryder cup synonym because no other club has hosted three, let alone four Ryder cups. When Sam Torrance holed the winning birdie putt, 1985 was a watershed moment for Europe. Europe (16 12) vs. the united states (11 12). The 1989 Ryder cup matches were halved, signaling the Ryder cup's economic maturation, with the biggest tented village ever seen at a sporting event in the united kingdom.
Chip beck and Raymond Floyd of the united states won five out of a possible six points in 1993. Payne Stewart and Jim Gallacher have performed admirably for the united states. The united states are ranked 15th, while Europe is ranked 13th. The 2002 Ryder cup was delayed by the 9/11 terrorist attacks, but it was won by a solid European singles result, which was settled by paul McGinley's 8-foot par putt on the 18th hole, which gave him a halve over Jim Furyk. Europe (15 12) vs. the united states (12 12). In 1983, PGA national hosted the Ryder cup, followed by Muirfield village in 1987, Kiawah island in 1991, the oak hill in 1995, Brookline country club in 1999, and Oakland hills in 2004.
The belfry's Brabazon course does not require an introduction. After all, it's one-of-a-kind. This course has hosted more Ryder cups than any other on the planet, with a record of four. The Americans would despise it because they have only won once here. In addition, the 1989 biennial match was halved for just the second time in Ryder Cup history, but Europe kept the trophy because they were already the cup winners after their victory in 1987 at Muirfield village, Ohio.
Colin snape's ambition and dedication were instrumental in the construction of the belfry. Snape was the CEO of the financially troubled PGA in the mid-1970s. Over a pie and a pint, peter alliss informed him that an old hotel on the outskirts of Birmingham was available as a prospective new venue for the PGA HQ. the Brabazon, named after former PGA president lord Brabazon, opened for play in 1977 with a challenge match pitting Seve Ballesteros and johnny miller against tony Jacklin and Brian Barnes. The belfry hasn't looked back since.
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