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The 1983 Ryder Cup at PGA National marked a turning point for the event, shifting it from a U.S.-dominated exhibition to a fiercely close competition.

U.S. Captain Jack Nicklaus led his team against a formidable European squad captained by Tony Jacklin, featuring stars like Seve Ballesteros.

The competition was tied 8-8 entering the final day's singles matches, creating a dramatic and tense conclusion.

The U.S. team secured a narrow 14 ½ to 13 ½ victory after Lanny Wadkins won the final hole against José María Cañizares.

This week’s Ryder Cup at raucous Bethpage Black in New York has the potential to be one of the biggest sporting events in recent history, a spectacle that will be watched by tens of millions of fans – not just golf fans – around the world.

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