Among others: Paul Lawrie at the British Open; Lee Westwood for overhauling a 54-hole deficit of seven strokes on Darren Clarke to win the Smurfit European Open by three and the US Ryder Cup team which came from 10-6 down before the singles matches to win the Ryder Cup at Brookline. The latter might also be considered for the show business award of the year: their dancing on the 17th green suggested that Ben Crenshaw and his players could produce a show to rival Riverdance, if they put their minds to it.
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Among others: Paul Lawrie at the British Open; Lee Westwood for overhauling a 54-hole deficit of seven strokes on Darren Clarke…
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