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		Sam Torrance (captain)

		Darren Clarke

		Padraig Harrington

		Thomas Bjorn

		Colin Montgomerie

		Pierre Fulke

		Lee Westwood

		Paul McGinley

		Niclas Fasth

		Bernhard Langer

		Phillip Price

		Sergio Garcia

		Jesper Parnevik

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		Name: Sam Torrance Age: 48 Nationality: Scottish Major titles: 0 Ryder Cup appearances: 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995 Ryder Cup record: 10 points Played 28; Won 8, Halved 4, Lost 15


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	Will The Belfry be as good to Torrance as it was in 1985?

Torrance has played in the Ryder Cup eight times and is one of the most experienced golfers in the history of the event.

The Scot will have good memories of The Belfry, having holed the winning putt when Europe first won the Ryder Cup at the West Midlands course in 1985.

It was a historic moment as Torrance ended a 28-year drought for Europe.

His first experience in 1981 was a tough initiation, when he twice lost to Lee Trevino and Steve Pate.

But consistent form saw him star in the next seven Cups, helping Europe to four victories, and he was Mark James' right-hand man at Brookline.




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