Golf Clubs � Ryder Cup � Will Valhalla Break Europe's Spell?

Europe are on a winning streak, but how will they fare at the 2008 Ryder Cup when they pack their golf clubs and cross the Atlantic?

State-side

Many Americans are hoping to break the winning streak at the 2008 Ryder Cup when the European team will be packing their golf clubs and heading State-side.

Valhalla is one of America 's premium golf courses and has hosted the PGA Championships, although this will be the first time it will have held the Ryder Cup.

Designed by a legend

Located in Louisville , Kentucky , the course was designed by professional golfing legend Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1986. The golf club is now owned by the PGA of America who snapped it up after it hosted a series of PGA events.

The plot of land, 20 miles east of Louisville was described by Nicklaus as a designer's dream � it has a variety of terrain, vegetation and water, wide fairways and spectacular golf holes � making it one of the best golf clubs around for the Ryder Cup.

On home ground

Although some golf commentators are speculating whether or not the Americans will have more of an advantage for the 2008 Ryder Cup as they swing their golf clubs on home ground, the first nine holes are in fact inspired by Scotland 's links.

Valhalla

Valhalla was the hall in Norse mythology where Viking souls feasted with the gods. Some may say there couldn't be a more fitting namesake for the golf club that has become America 's finest and that will welcome the Ryder Cup in 2008. The course is ranked number one in Kentucky and sits happily on the Golf Digest's Top 100 golf courses world-wide.

Club house

Valhalla also features a 17,500-square foot clubhouse, featuring a 45-foot Rolex clock tower, mixing traditional Louisville design with the Midwest .

Ryder Cup

Valhalla Golf Club has all the qualities necessary for a successful Ryder Cup with a golf course that can challenge the best player's golf clubs. It is also located in a top convention destination which means it has good transport links and entertainment facilities. The course can accommodate more than 20,000 spectators.

The Valhalla Golf Club has had a few minor face lifts over the past decade, such as a bridge being built over Brush Run Creek and three fairway bunkers at the seventh hole for more definition. The green will be a good challenge for the Europeans and Americans battling out the Ryder Cup with their golf clubs in 2008.

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