Ryder Cup Schedule 2012: Dates, Tee Times, TV Coverage Info and Preview
The majors are over. The playoffs are over. Luckily for golf fans out there, this is an even-numbered year.
That means you still have the Ryder Cup.
The famous match-play tournament that pits the Americans against the Europeans happens every two years, and while it seems like it was just yesterday that Colin Montgomerie's squad took home the win in Wales, we are just days away from yet another thrilling weekend (hopefully).
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This year's action takes place at Medinah Country Club in Illinois. Let's take a look at everything you need to know about the next chapter of the storied battle.
Schedule/Tee Times
The complete schedule, including opening ceremonies, gate hours, closing ceremonies and more, can found be found at rydercup.com.
Note: All Times are ET
| Date | Time | Event |
| Friday, Sept. 28 | 8:20 a.m. | First Tee Time (Foursomes) |
| Friday, Sept. 28 | 1:05 or 2:05 p.m. | First Tee Time (Fourballs) |
| Saturday, Sept. 29 | 8:20 a.m. | First Tee Time (Foursomes) |
| Saturday, Sept. 29 | 1:05 p.m. | First Tee Time (Fourballs) |
| Sunday, Sept. 30 | 12:03 - 2:04 p.m. | Singles Tee Times |
TV Coverage
The complete TV schedule can be found at pgatour.com.
Note: All Times are ET
| Date | Network | Time |
Friday, Sept. 28 | ESPN | 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 28 | ESPN3 (Live Stream) | 8 a.m. |
| Saturday, Sept. 29 | NBC | 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
| Sunday, Sept. 30 | NBC | 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
Rosters
The complete United States and European rosters can be found at rydercup.com.
| Team USA | Team Europe |
| Captain: Davis Love III | Captain: Jose Maria Olazabal |
Keegan Bradley | Nicolas Colsaerts |
| Jason Dufner | Luke Donald |
| Jim Furyk | Sergia Garcia |
| Dustin Johnson | Peter Hanson |
| Zach Johnson | Martin Kaymer |
| Matt Kuchar | Paul Lawrie |
| Phil Mickelson | Graeme McDowell |
| Brandt Snedeker | Rory McIlroy |
| Webb Simpson | Francesco Molinari |
| Steve Stricker | Ian Poulter |
| Bubba Watson | Justin Rose |
| Tiger Woods | Lee Westwood |
Team USA Player to Watch: Phil Mickelson
There are certainly players on this stacked squad playing better golf than Phil Mickelson. Tiger Woods quietly rolled to three straight Top 10 finishes during the FedEx Cup playoffs. Brandt Snedeker won the Tour Championship. Bubba Watson has a 2012 major. So does Webb Simpson.
It seems like everyone on this team has had a better year than Phil, despite his win at Pebble Beach and seven Top 10 finishes.
But Mickelson, along with Woods and Jim Furyk, brings important Ryder Cup and match-play experience, which can be the crucial, deciding factor in these types of nail-biting tournaments.
Lefty has been more up-and-down than almost anyone on tour this season, making him arguably Team USA's most important player this weekend, as he could easily hit either side of the spectrum.
Team Europe Player to Watch: Rory McIlroy
I'll be a little more blunt with this pick: McIlroy is freaking good.
I could probably just end it right there, but it's fun to list just how out-of-his-mind the 23-year-old is playing right now.
Since the start of August, here's how he's done: Fifth at the Bridgestone Invitational (-8), first at the PGA Championship (-13), 24th at The Barclays (-1), first at the Deutsche Bank Championship (-20), first at the BMW Championship (-20) and 10th at the Tour Championship (-1).
Six tournaments, three wins, five Top 10 finishes, 63 strokes under par and plenty of records set.
That's not a bad two-month stretch.
There's no question right now McIlroy is the best golfer in the world. It's hard to imagine anyone on the American squad outplaying him this weekend.
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