Ryder Cup: St Andrews drop Ryder Cup bid

St Andrews have pulled out of the bid to stage the 2009 Ryder Cup.

Fri, 23 Feb, 2001 - 14:38

St Andrews have pulled out of the bid to stage the 2009 Ryder Cup.

The St Andrews Links Trust said they had withdrawn to boost chances of the biennial match returning to Scotland.

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