July 17-20 _ Barracuda Championship, Truckee, Calif. Aug. 21-24 _ Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo, Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom Sept. 26-28 _ Ryder Cup, Farmingdale, N.Y.

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