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Tiger Woods was on the winning side in three of his five matches in Ireland, but the U.S. needs more from its best player.
Tiger Woods was on the winning side in three of his five matches in Ireland, but the U.S. needs more from its best player.
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Harsh Reality

What can the U.S. do to stop Europe's Ryder Cup juggernaut? SI.com's Mike McAllister has a few thoughts, but the Europeans' depth and spirit may make everything else a moot point.

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