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The Ryder Cup
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/10/medinah1.jpgThe European team hoist their captain Jose Maria Olazabal after Europe defeated the USA 14.5 to 13.5 at The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club. Photograph: Andy Lyons/Getty Images
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The Ryder Cup
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/10/medinah2.jpgRory McIlroy speaks with the media after Europe defeated the USA. Photograph: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
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The Ryder Cup
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/10/medinah3.jpgTeam Europe captain Jose Maria Olazabal (C) of Spain is lifted up by golfers Lee Westwood (L) and Graeme McDowell (R) after the closing ceremony. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters
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The Ryder Cup
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/10/medinah4.jpgThe European team players hands on the Ryder Cup after Europe defeated the USA 14.5 to 13.5 at the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club. Photograph: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images
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The Ryder Cup
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/10/medinah5.jpgRory McIlroy poses with the Ryder Cup after Europe defeated the USA 14.5 to 13.5 to retain the cup. Photograph: David Cannon/Getty Images
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The Ryder Cup
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/10/medinah6.jpgTeam Europe golfer Ian Poulter of England hugs the Ryder Cup as he poses after the closing ceremony. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters
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The Ryder Cup
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/10/medinah7.jpgUSA team captain Davis Love III is seen in a press conference after Europe defeated the USA. Photograph: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
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The Ryder Cup
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/10/medinah8.jpgTeam Europe captain Jose Maria Olazabal of Spain kisses the Ryder Cup as he is applauded by golfers Nicolas Colsaerts (3rd R) of Belgium, Luke Donald (2nd R) of England, and Sergio Garcia (R) of Spain during the closing ceremony. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters
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The Ryder Cup
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/10/medinah9.jpgMartin Kaymer is mobbed by the European team after he holed the decisive putt on the 18th green. Photograph: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
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The Ryder Cup
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/10/medinah10.jpgEuropean team captain Jose Maria Olazabal holds the Ryder Cup aloft at the closing ceremonies after Europe defeated the USA 14.5 to 13.5 to retain the Ryder Cup. Photograph: Andrew Redington/Getty Images
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The Ryder Cup
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/10/medinah11.jpgUS captain Davis Love III (R) stands with golfers Bubba Watson (L) and Webb Simpson on the 18th green after Team Europe won the Ryder Cup. Photograph: Matt Sullivan/Reuters
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The Ryder Cup
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/10/medinah12.jpgSergio Garcia, Justin Rose and Paul McGinley of Europe celebrate on the 18th green during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club. Photograph: Andy Lyons/Getty Images
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The Ryder Cup
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/10/medinah13.jpgTeam Europe golfer Martin Kaymer of Germany celebrates winning his match against US golfer Steve Stricker to retain the Ryder Cup for Europe on the 18th green with caddie Craig Connelly (R) during the 39th Ryder Cup singles golf matches. Photograph: Matt Sullivan/Reuters
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The Ryder Cup
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/10/medinah15.jpgTeam Europe golfer Martin Kaymer of Germany celebrates winning his match against US golfer Steve Stricker to retain the Ryder Cup for Europe on the 18th green with caddie Craig Connelly (R) during the 39th Ryder Cup singles golf matches. Photograph: Matt Sullivan/Reuters
