A Lulu in Louisville

Blown out in the two previous Cups and the loser in five of the last six, the U.S. will have something to prove next week when the most exciting three days in golf take place in the Bluegrass State

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Instant Analysis
SI and Golf Magazine writers will dissect every session of the Ryder Cup as it's played.

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Photograph by FRED VUICH

LAST SHOT The fate of the Ryder Cup could be determined on a hole made in match play heaven—Valhalla's reachable par-5 18th.