Sergio Garcia of the European team hits a shot during practice prior to the 2008 Ryder Cup at the Valhalla Golf Club. He had been hoping to make it four consecutive victories for the Europeans but it wasn’t to be. Garcia is a Vice-Captain in 2010 and will be hoping to be celebrating from the sidelines come Sunday.
The Ryder Cup, More Than Just Golf
TIME looks back at some of the occasions when it was more than just the golf that caught the world's attention