Rain hits Ryder Cup hopefuls

The battle for places in the Ryder Cup team was held up by torrential rain in Akron, Ohio, today.

Rain hits Ryder Cup hopefuls
Thu, 19 Aug, 2004 - 19:34

The battle for places in the Ryder Cup team was held up by torrential rain in Akron, Ohio, today.

Twenty Europeans, including defending champion Darren Clarke, were in the 76-strong field for the NEC world championship at Firestone Country Club.

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