1956 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 20000
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Ryder_Cup_Trophy
Awarded to winning team
Gold and silver trophy
Large trophy
gptkbp:broadcasts gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:celebrates Celebration dinner
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Sam_Snead
gptkb:Eric_Brown
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced golf culture in the U. S.
gptkbp:date October 4-6, 1956
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:golf_tournament
gptkbp:events 3 days
Every two years
Analyzed for future tournaments
gptkbp:fan_engagement High fan engagement
Memorable experience for fans
gptkbp:final_score 7-5
gptkbp:format Match play
gptkbp:golf_course_features gptkb:The_Olympic_Club,_Lake_Course
gptkbp:held_in gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the Ryder Cup series
gptkbp:historical_event Documented in golf history books
gptkbp:historical_significance First Ryder Cup held in the U. S.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1956 Ryder Cup
gptkbp:impact Strengthened U. S.-UK golf relations
gptkbp:is_a_venue_for gptkb:The_Olympic_Club
gptkbp:legacy Increased popularity of golf in the U. S.
gptkbp:location gptkb:San_Francisco,_California
1955 in England
1957 in England
gptkbp:match_type Foursomes and Fourballs
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive media coverage
gptkbp:next_event gptkb:1955_Ryder_Cup
gptkb:1957_Ryder_Cup
gptkbp:notable_match gptkb:Singles
Foursomes
Fourballs
Snead vs. Brown
gptkbp:notable_player gptkb:Tony_Jacklin
gptkb:Jack_Nicklaus
gptkb:Gary_Player
gptkb:Arnold_Palmer
gptkbp:offers_courses_in Excellent condition
gptkbp:participating_teams gptkb:United_States
gptkb:tree
gptkbp:result United States won
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:PGA_of_America
gptkb:Royal_and_Ancient_Golf_Club
gptkbp:team 12 players per team
High team spirit among players
Selected by respective captains
gptkbp:weather_conditions Clear skies
gptkbp:year gptkb:1956
Singles matches