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Ken Brown falls to the ground after his missed putt loses him a match at the 1977 Ryder Cup
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Ken Brown falls to the ground after his missed putt loses him a match at the 1977 Ryder Cup
Golf - 1977 Ryder Cup - Royal Lytham and St Annes
Great Britains Ken Brown falls to the floor after missing his putt from off the green which meant that himself and Mark James lost their second day four-ball match to Hale Irwin and Lou Graham by one hole.
The USA retained the Ryder Cup by a score of 12.5 points to 7.5. It was the last time Great Britain and Ireland competed for the Cup before being replaced by a European team
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In this iconic photograph captured during the 1977 Ryder Cup at Royal Lytham and St Annes, the immense weight of defeat is palpable as Ken Brown crumbles to the ground. The image freezes a moment that encapsulates both the agony of missed opportunity and the intensity of competition in golf. As Brown's putt veers off course, his hopes for victory slip away like sand through his fingers. The disappointment etched on his face is mirrored by Mark James, his partner in this fateful four-ball match. Their valiant efforts were not enough to overcome the formidable duo of Hale Irwin and Lou Graham, who clinched victory by a mere one hole. The significance of this loss extends beyond individual disappointment; it marked an end to an era for Great Britain and Ireland in Ryder Cup history. This would be their final appearance as separate entities before joining forces with other European nations to form a united team. While Brown's fall may symbolize defeat, it also serves as a testament to the passion and dedication exhibited by these athletes on both sides of the Atlantic. It captures a pivotal moment that forever remains frozen in time—a reminder that even amidst heartbreak, there lies beauty in sportsmanship and resilience.
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