2012 Ryder Cup Championship:
In the closest Ryder Cup of all time, Captain Rich Bieszki captures his fifth and final title, and breaks a six year drought for the American team. The last match, the final singles pairing - determines the outcome and fate of the Ryder Cup for the very first time. A one point victory - 420.5 to 419.5. The American Flag waves in victory. Seven American players had 3 wins including Mike Scrauben, Bob Brydges, Russ Sherwood, and Patrick Traynor - who all went 3-1-1. The top European, and only player to go undefeated through the entire event was Kevin Zott at 4-0-1.
Americans: 420.5 Europeans: 419.5
Rich Bieszki - Captain Mike Flood - Captain
Jordan Birch Bryan Andrews
Bob Brydges John Budreau
Bruce Jones Dave Chapman Erik Pedersen John Ciszewski
Ron Roberts Ron Clayton
Paul Robuck Ryan Coyle
Larry Schrauben Brad Crighton
Mike Schrauben Keith Dempsey
Russ Sherwood Bob Fullman
Eric Stephan Mike Fullman
Marc Summers Mike Long
Patrick Traynor Mike Sherwood Jerry Wren Kevin Zott
Mark Summers - joins the Hole in One Club
At this years event the second hole in one in the history of the Ryder Cup was recorded on opening day.
On the seventeenth hole of the Fazio Course, a 167 yard par three, Marc holed a six iron while rookie playing partner Patrick Traynor looked on. Playing opponents Mike Sherwood and Bob Fullman were stunned, yet happy for their opponent. Everyone needs to note that Big Country has witnessed both holes in one, and they occurred in round one - you may want to be Bob's opponent in Round 1.
Marc collected $1,350 from the balance of the field, which he got to share with everyone at the bar later that night.