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Photo album: 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

As we get set for Medinah 2012, here are some of the most iconic moments from the 38 Ryder Cup matches that have gone before us.

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Photo album: 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives
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  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    1929: Members of the Great Britain Ryder Cup team.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    1931: Samuel Ryder, left, donor of the famous cup, shakes hands with Charles Whitcombe, the captain of the Great Britain team.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    1949: Crowds stretch along the fairway to watch Johnny Palmer of the USA drive.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    1959: US captain Sam Snead shows teammates a list of the pairings for the first round matches.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    1963: US captain Arnold Palmer throws his putter after missing a putt.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    1969: Jack Nicklaus, left, and Tony Jacklin shake hands after their famous halved match at Royal Birkdale.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    1971: Arnold Palmer, right, helps teammate Gardner Dickinson line up a putt.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    1975: US captain Arnold Palmer stands under an umbrella and watches his team tee off at Laurel Valley Golf Club.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    1977: Nick Faldo, right, with American Tom Watson at Royal Lytham & St Anne's.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    1977: Jack Nicklaus, left, and Tom Watson check the lie of the ball.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    1983: The American team pose under umbrellas with the trophy following their 14.5-13.5 victory over Europe.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    1987: Seve Ballesteros and Europe captain Tony Jacklin celebrate their team's lead over the US.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    1991: Hale Irwin, wearing white shirt at front right, is surrounded by teammates as Payne Stewart sprays champagne during their celebrations at Kiawah Island.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    1993: USA's Fred Couples and Europe's Ian Woosnam finish all square at the Belfry.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    1993: USA's Tom Watson and his wife watch the action from the 18th green.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    1995: Seve Ballesteros celebrates with champagne after Europe's win at Oak Hills Country Club.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    1999: Justin Leonard celebrates his famous 45-foot putt to win a half against Jose Maria Olazabal at Brookline in 1999.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    2004: Ian Poulter reads a putt at Oakland Hills.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    2006: Darren Clarke, Paul McGinley and Padraig Harrington hold the Ryder Cup after Europe's win at the K Club, Kildare.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    2006: European captain Ian Woosnam sprays champagne.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    2006: Darren Clarke downs a a pint of Guinness on the balcony of the K Club club house.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    2006: Sergio Garcia reacts to the cheers of the crowd on the 16th green.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    2006: Tiger Woods stands in the rain on the 18th green after losing a foursome match against Luke Donald and Sergio Garcia.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    2008: USA's Anthony Kim celebrates with fans after winning the Ryder Cup at Valhalla.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    2008: Soren Hansen, left, and his caddie John Graham react after Hansen missed the hole on the 17th during the Sunday singles at Valhalla.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    2010: Team Europe wear "McIlroy wigs" in honour of the youngster's distinctive curly hairstyle.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    2010: Ian Poulter checks the yardage on Celtic Manor's 18th hole.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    2010: Spectators leave Celtic Manor at the end of the the first day of play.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    2010: Lee Westwood plays through the mist at Celtic Manor.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    2010: A rainbow appears behind Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia.

  • 31 cracking pictures from the Ryder Cup archives

    2010: Graeme McDowell celebrates Europe's win.
  • 1929: Members of the Great Britain Ryder Cup team.
  • 1931: Samuel Ryder, left, donor of the famous cup, shakes hands with Charles Whitcombe, the captain of the Great Britain team.
  • 1949: Crowds stretch along the fairway to watch Johnny Palmer of the USA drive.
  • 1959: US captain Sam Snead shows teammates a list of the pairings for the first round matches.
  • 1963: US captain Arnold Palmer throws his putter after missing a putt.
  • 1969: Jack Nicklaus, left, and Tony Jacklin shake hands after their famous halved match at Royal Birkdale.
  • 1971: Arnold Palmer, right, helps teammate Gardner Dickinson line up a putt.
  • 1975: US captain Arnold Palmer stands under an umbrella and watches his team tee off at Laurel Valley Golf Club.
  • 1977: Nick Faldo, right, with American Tom Watson at Royal Lytham & St Anne's.
  • 1977: Jack Nicklaus, left, and Tom Watson check the lie of the ball.
  • 1983: The American team pose under umbrellas with the trophy following their 14.5-13.5 victory over Europe.
  • 1987: Seve Ballesteros and Europe captain Tony Jacklin celebrate their team's lead over the US.
  • 1991: Hale Irwin, wearing white shirt at front right, is surrounded by teammates as Payne Stewart sprays champagne during their celebrations at Kiawah Island.
  • 1993: USA's Fred Couples and Europe's Ian Woosnam finish all square at the Belfry.
  • 1993: USA's Tom Watson and his wife watch the action from the 18th green.
  • 1995: Seve Ballesteros celebrates with champagne after Europe's win at Oak Hills Country Club.
  • 1999: Justin Leonard celebrates his famous 45-foot putt to win a half against Jose Maria Olazabal at Brookline in 1999.
  • 2004: Ian Poulter reads a putt at Oakland Hills.
  • 2006: Darren Clarke, Paul McGinley and Padraig Harrington hold the Ryder Cup after Europe's win at the K Club, Kildare.
  • 2006: European captain Ian Woosnam sprays champagne.
  • 2006: Darren Clarke downs a a pint of Guinness on the balcony of the K Club club house.
  • 2006: Sergio Garcia reacts to the cheers of the crowd on the 16th green.
  • 2006: Tiger Woods stands in the rain on the 18th green after losing a foursome match against Luke Donald and Sergio Garcia.
  • 2008: USA's Anthony Kim celebrates with fans after winning the Ryder Cup at Valhalla.
  • 2008: Soren Hansen, left, and his caddie John Graham react after Hansen missed the hole on the 17th during the Sunday singles at Valhalla.
  • 2010: Team Europe wear
  • 2010: Ian Poulter checks the yardage on Celtic Manor's 18th hole.
  • 2010: Spectators leave Celtic Manor at the end of the the first day of play.
  • 2010: Lee Westwood plays through the mist at Celtic Manor.
  • 2010: A rainbow appears behind Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia.
  • 2010: Graeme McDowell celebrates Europe's win.

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