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QUIZ: Can you recognise these one-time Ryder Cup players?

Put your knowledge to the test and name the player that represented their team just once in one of golf’s greatest competitions.
10.30pm, 28 Sep 2016
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Can you name this Irish golfer who was part of the European team that claimed the 1995 trophy?
Des Smyth
Philip Walton

Eamonn Darcy
Ronan Rafferty
This American golfer has won eight PGA Tour titles, but what is his name?
Fred Funk
David Toms

Bill Haas
Jerry Kelly
Who was the golfer that beat Phil Mickelson in the 2002 edition to secure victory for Europe?
Alastair Forsyth
Paul Lawrie

David Gilford
Phillip Price
Can you name this two-time US Open champion that represented America at the 1985 Ryder Cup?
Andy North
Andy East

Andy South
Andy West
This golfer has won twice on the European Tour, but what is his name?
Thomas Levet
Raphaël Jacquelin

Jean van de Velde
Victor Dubuisson
This one-time major winner won the Ryder Cup with the USA in 2008. Who is he?
Webb Simpson
Ben Curtis

David Duval
Todd Hamilton
A second placed finish at Wentworth in the PGA Championship helped earn which golfer a place on Europe's 2008 Ryder Cup team?
David Howell
Oliver Wilson

Simon Dyson
Ross Fisher
This golfer was part of the USA team that narrowly lost to Europe at Medinah in 2012. Who is he?
Jason Dufner
Keegan Bradley

Matt Kuchar
Jimmy Walker
Who is this Danish golfer that failed to pick up a point at the 2008 Ryder Cup at Valhalla Golf Club?
Thomas Bjørn
Søren Hansen

Søren Kjeldsen
Anders Hansen
Finally, can you name this American golfer who also competed in the 2008 edition, and who turned professional almost 20 years ago?
Kenny Perry
Paul Azinger

Boo Weekley
Scott Verplank
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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Nick Faldo
The most successful player in Ryder Cup - nobody can touch you.
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Colin Montgomerie
You've raised your game yet again, but now everybody is going to hear about it.
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Tiger Woods
You've got the knowledge, this just wasn't the right format for you.
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Rickie Fowler
Still struggling to find your feet - but your time will come.
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