Just thought of another, that I believe is unique to golf. With respect to the Ryder Cup - it's like a session. The twelve best players from both sides of the Atlantic turn up to play for the entertainment of the crowd - and don't receive a penny for it.

Oh Ard Mhacha, don't be too hard on Lee Westwood - the only Englishman in the European side - going into the final days play both sides were level at eight points apiece - Lee Westwood played his part in winning three of those eight points.