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Ten players you didn't know played in the Junior Ryder Cup

By Ali Corless On September 19, 2018 11:08 UTC

Looking back at some of the many success stories from the Junior Ryder Cup. Over the years players have gone from playing in the Junior Ryder Cup to winning Major Championships, reaching Number One in the world while also competing in the Ryder Cup and the Solheim Cup.

1) Rory McIlroy - 2004

2) Sergio Garcia - 1995

3) Jordan Spieth - 2008, 2010

GLENEAGLES, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 27:  Jordan Spieth of the American team during the the first day of play at the Junior Ryder Cup at Gleneagles on September 27 2010 near Muirton, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)GLENEAGLES, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Jordan Spieth of the American team during the the first day of play at the Junior Ryder Cup at Gleneagles on September 27 2010 near Muirton, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

4) Justin Thomas - 2010

5) Hunter Mahan - 1999

6) Rafa Cabrera Bello - 1999

7) Nicolas Colsaerts - 1997, 1999

8) Tony Finau - 2004, 2006

9) Lexi Thompson - 2008

10) Suzann Pettersen - 1997, 1999

Sep 1999:  Suzanne Pettersen and David Porter of Europe celebrate after Europe wins the Junior Ryder Cup played in Cape Cod in Boston,Massachusetts, USA. \ Mandatory Credit: Andrew Redington /AllsportSep 1999: Suzanne Pettersen and David Porter of Europe celebrate after Europe wins the Junior Ryder Cup played in Cape Cod in Boston,Massachusetts, USA. \ Mandatory Credit: Andrew Redington /Allsport

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