How one brilliant idea transformed the U.S. Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup teams

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa - Back in 2008, Paul Azinger led the weakest U.S. Ryder Cup team in recent history into battle. His back against the wall, and with the U.S. team without a victory since 1999, he drew inspiration from he Navy SEALS. That idea led to what Azinger later called the "Pod System," and the concept is pretty simple: Professional golfers aren't used to having partners, or being on a team, but as Azinger saw it, the European Team boasted an inherent advantage in making that transition because the team featured players from a variety of different countries. That may not sound like an advantage, but in a roundabout way, it kind of is. To make things simple, let's say pretend a European

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  Lexi Thompson's 'weirdest round ever' helps Team USA retain Solheim Cup

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  US beats Europe in Solheim Cup 16 1/2-11 1/2 in Iowa

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Match recaps: U.S. wins Solheim Cup, 16 1/2 to 11 1/2

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – The U.S. and Europe split their singles matches on Sunday as the Americans cruised to a 16 ½ to 11 ½ victory in the Solheim Cup. Here's a recap of the matches. DAY 3 Sunday singles: U.S. 6, Europe 6 Overall: U.S. 16 ½, Europe 11 ½ MATCH 17: Lexi Thompson (U.S.) vs. Anna Nordqvist (Europe), halved: Difficult to find words to describe this match. Thompson was 4 down after four holes (and 4 down after nine) then went 8 under in a 7-hole stretch (Nos. 10-16) to take a 1-up lead. Nordqvist hit it stiff on 18 to win the hole and halve the match. MATCH 20: Catriona Matthew (Europe) def. Stacy Lewis (U.S.), 1 up: Another incredible match that, unfortunately, will get lost in the

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  Inkster revels in USA playing free and loose in Solheim Cup triumph

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  High-pressure Solheim Cup match interrupted by sprinkler malfunction

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The Northern Trust preview: Hideki Matsuyama starts four-week postseason on top

The 2016-17 FedEx Cup Playoffs are finally here, bringing with it mixed emotions as the season comes to a close. On one hand, the playoffs provide excitement as all the game's top names battle it out for season glory and a $10 million bonus. The Northern Trust, formerly known as The Barclays, hosts the first playoff event.