United States team wins 43rd Ryder Cup, as BMW debuts as Worldwide Partner of legendary international team competition.

The sporting world had to wait patiently for three years for the 43rd Ryder Cup – but it was worth it. The US and European teams produced an emotional battle at the spectacular Whistling Straits golf course in the US state of Wisconsin. Many of the matches were closer than the final result of 19-9 initially indicates. The hosts led from day one and showed little if any weakness, while the Europeans never managed to shift momentum in their favour.