Ryder Cup 2016: U.S. Players, Fans Celebrate End of Victory Drought

October 2, 2016

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Captain's pick Ryan Moore defeated European stalwart Lee Westwood to secure the critical points for the Americans.

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The U.S. team spilled on the 18th green after Ryan Moore secured the point to clinch the Ryder Cup.

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1991 Ryder Cup
In 1991, Team USA made a big splash at Kiawah. Left to right: Mark O'Meara, Dave Stockton, Payne Stewart and Corey Pavin.

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1979 Ryder Cup
Low-key Larry Nelson (front row, second from left) led Team USA to its 17-11 win in 1979.

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Ocean Course at Kiawah
Even in languor, the Ocean Course is haunted by Langer's momentous missed putt.

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PGA National
Always masterly from the sand, Seve Ballesteros proved it again at PGA National.

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Payne Stewart, Pinehurst Resort
Forever cast in bronze: Payne's fist pump on Pinehurst No. 2, at the "99 Open.

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Captain's pick Ryan Moore defeated European stalwart Lee Westwood to secure the critical points for the Americans.

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Vice captain Tiger Woods congratulates Patrick Reed.

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Jordan Spieth will likely be a fixture of the U.S. Ryder Cup team for years to come.

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The players showered their fans in champagne from the balcony.

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Patrick Reed and Jimmy Walker were key contributors to the U.S. team.

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Jordan Spieth celebrated his first Ryder Cup victory.

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Phil Mickelson was eager to celebrate his long-awaited return to the Ryder Cup winner's circle.

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Mickelson showed Spieth how to celebrate a Ryder Cup victory.

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1991 Ryder Cup
In 1991, Team USA made a big splash at Kiawah. Left to right: Mark O'Meara, Dave Stockton, Payne Stewart and Corey Pavin.

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The U.S. team spilled on the 18th green after Ryan Moore secured the point to clinch the Ryder Cup.

Steve Uzzell
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Ocean Course at Kiawah
Even in languor, the Ocean Course is haunted by Langer's momentous missed putt.

Brian Morgan / Getty Images
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1979 Ryder Cup
Low-key Larry Nelson (front row, second from left) led Team USA to its 17-11 win in 1979.

Courtesy of Pinehurst Resort
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Payne Stewart, Pinehurst Resort
Forever cast in bronze: Payne's fist pump on Pinehurst No. 2, at the "99 Open.

Courtesy of PGA National
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PGA National
Always masterly from the sand, Seve Ballesteros proved it again at PGA National.