1950 Ryder Cup

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:golf_tournament
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Walter_Charles_Hagen
gptkbp:attendance Estimated 20,000
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Ryder_Cup_trophy
gptkbp:broadcasts gptkb:television_series
gptkb:radio_station
gptkbp:championship Two days
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Sam_Snead
gptkb:Eric_Brown
gptkbp:course gptkb:Gleneagles_Hotel
gptkbp:cultural_impact Promoted golf as a global sport
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:golf_tournament
gptkbp:events Every two years
Increased interest in golf
Part of golfing heritage
Boosted international competition
gptkbp:fan_engagement High spectator interest
gptkbp:final_score 9-3-1
gptkbp:final_standings gptkb:musical
gptkbp:first_introduced Played in Scotland
gptkbp:format Match play
gptkbp:fosters gptkb:9
gptkbp:golf_course_features Parkland course
gptkbp:held_in October 7-8, 1950
gptkbp:historical_context Post-war golf revival
gptkbp:historical_event Documented in golf history
gptkbp:historical_figure Influential golfers participated.
gptkbp:historical_significance First Ryder Cup after WWII
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1950 Ryder Cup
gptkbp:key Dramatic matches
gptkbp:legacy Strengthened US-UK golf relations
gptkbp:location gptkb:Gleneagles,_Scotland
gptkbp:loser gptkb:tree
gptkbp:match_type Foursomes and Fourballs
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive
gptkbp:next_event gptkb:1949_Ryder_Cup
gptkb:1951_Ryder_Cup
Influenced future Ryder Cups
gptkbp:notable_match gptkb:Hogan_vs._Locke
Snead vs. Thomson
gptkbp:notable_player gptkb:Bobby_Locke
gptkb:Ben_Hogan
gptkb:Sam_Snead
gptkb:Peter_Thomson
gptkbp:number_of_matches gptkb:32
gptkbp:parks gptkb:3
gptkbp:participating_teams gptkb:United_States
gptkb:tree
gptkbp:significance Revival of the event after World War II
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:The_Professional_Golfers'_Association
gptkb:PGA_of_America
gptkbp:team Amateur and professional players
Strong camaraderie among players
gptkbp:weather_conditions Rainy conditions
gptkbp:winner gptkb:United_States