My favorite Ryder Cup memory: Jay Haas

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We asked several Champions Tour players to share their favorite memories from the Ryder Cup. What did Jay Haas say was his favorite moment?

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For me, that was probably a big a highlight as I had on the PGA TOUR making those three Ryder Cup teams. I don't think there was a prouder moment for me in golf than when they announce you on the tee and being among 12 players who represented the United States. I didn't have a great record but I won a few points and there is nothing like the thrill of doing that. Being on a Ryder Cup team is everything it's cracked up to be and more. I think when people get on the team they realize they want to do it again and again. That's why I think it's so hard to get on the team because so many people want to do it so badly.

I was on two losing teams and one winning team. The last one was in 2004 and we just got killed. It was very disappointing and I think everyone was disappointed in the way they played. But there were some good points for me there personally. I hit a really nice shot at the 16th hole stiff to help Chris DiMarco and myself win a point the first day. When you win a match it's a pretty special thing and something you never forget.