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Ryder Cup: 10 photos that depict the best of the competition over the years

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The Ryder Cup has dominated the talk of Scotland this week. With its snazzy outfits and cracking pictures, it appears those hitting up Glen Eagles are having a ball.

Since 1927, golfers from the US and Europe have gathered every second year to compete in the tournament, and so we look back through the Press and Journal archives to see what moments our photographers captured.

1) 1983

1291_001The US team hold the cup after a last-grasp win at Palm Beach Gardens.

2) 1953

nostalgia1.jpgNeil Coles in action during the first round of the Martini Tournament at Wentworth. England.

3)1987

1295_001Tony Jacklin is crowned by this team upon returning at Heathrow Airport after the European victory in America.

4)2004

nostalgia6.jpgFans of Scotland’s Colin Montgomerie follow his action actions in a four-ball match at the 35th Ryder Cup in Michigan.

5) 1977

1294_001Onlookers nervously watch the 22nd tournament at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lytham St Annes, England.

4)1983

1290_001No, that’s not snow surrounding, as some non-golf persons may think on a first glance. It’s Paul Way playing from a bunker.

5) 2004

nostalgia4.jpgPadraig Harrington celebrates with his fans after winning the 35th Ryder Cup in Michigan.

6) 1981

1292_001The American team after being presented with their trophy at the 24th contest at the Walton Heath Golf Club in Walton-on-the-Hill, Surrey, England.

7)1983

1293_001Severiano Ballesteros of the European Ryder Golf team watches his putt head for the hole during the first round of the game at Palm Beach Gardens in Florida.

8)1985

nostalgia2.jpgScotland’s Sam Torrance acknowledges the cheery crowd after a 20ft putt burdie at the Belfry.

9)2004

nostalgia5.jpgMiguel Angel Jimenez plays out of a fairway bunker on the 7th hole during the 35th Ryder Cup.

10) 1985

1297_001Captain Tony Jacklin and his happy Europe team after retaining the Cup at the Belfry.