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Ben Griffin eager to make Ryder Cup debut after breakthrough season


Perhaps the most unlikely member of the U.S. Ryder Cup team is the one whose nickname is gaining the most traction this week at Bethpage Black. is one of four rookies on the American squad, but he would have been a longshot to make the team as recently as a few months ago. Griffin started the year ranked No. 65 in the world. (PGA Tour)

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Ben Griffin eager to make Ryder Cup debut after breakthrough season