2006 Ryder Cup
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The 36th Ryder Cup Matches were held 22–24 September 2006 in Ireland at the Palmer Course of the K Club in Straffan, County Kildare, west of Dublin. It was the first time the event was played in Ireland.
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Dates | 22–24 September 2006 | ||||
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Venue | The K Club | ||||
Location | County Kildare, Ireland | ||||
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Europe wins the Ryder Cup | |||||
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Europe won by 181⁄2 to 91⁄2 points, equalling their record winning margin of two years earlier for their third consecutive win, a first for Europe.[1] Swedish rookie Henrik Stenson made the winning putt, just moments after Luke Donald sank a putt to ensure Europe retained the trophy.[2]