u.s. wins ryder cup

Over the weekend in Kentucky, the United States won golf's Ryder Cup, beating Europe for the first time in nine years, thanks in large part to 23-year-old rookie Anthony Kim: U.S. Receives Jolt From Energetic Ryder Rookies.

Seems like everyone's been talking about this guy lately. While various notable names get thrown around concerning "the next Tiger Woods," I don't think it's bold to say that Kim, who has accomplished quite a bit in his young career, represents the future of the sport. Here's an interview with him from earlier this month: Though only 23, Kim fully expected to make Ryder Cup team.

Here's also a cool ESPN video profile of Anthony, who hails from the heart of Los Angeles' Koreatown: Anthony Kim, The American Dream. And finally, here's a very interesting story on Eric Larson, Anthony's caddie: For Larson, road to Ryder Cup has been a long, complicated trip.