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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
How is Ryder Cup team play? There is no easy clear rule page. They play best ball or total combined score? Some page said half play combined half play alternate. Other than best ball, it doesn't seem like "teamwork" would have anything to do with it.
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Here is an explanation of the format -
http://www.golfweb.com/tournaments/rydercup/format
Team play can enter into it in two main ways. In alternate shot, one player can try to play his shot to his partner's strength. Mostly, though, it is only through chemistry because, as you allude to, each man is playing his own ball.
Let me add that the Americans are down in three of the four afternoon matches after 9-13 holes (depending upon the match), including Tiger and Phil losing to Darren Clarke and Lee Westwood.
