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2006 Ryder Cup: Philip Reid on how the week's unfolding dramas impinged on the reputations of the two captains.

Just about a month ago, Tom Lehman arrived at The K Club on a reconnaissance trip that seemed like the captaincy coup of all time. With him, he had all 12 members of his Ryder Cup team, including Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, who had changed personal and business commitments.