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Adam Woodard

Photos: Michael Jordan, Samuel L. Jackson and other Ryder Cup celebrity supporters over the years

The excitement of team golf events like the Ryder Cup is undeniable.

Every other year the anticipation builds as the best men’s players from the United States square off in three days of action-packed matches against the best players from all over Europe on some of the best golf courses all over the world.

The biennial competition even has a celebrity following.

From some of the greatest athletes of all time to award-winning actors and even a few U.S. politicians, check out the celebrity fans who have shown their support for the red, white and blue at the Ryder Cup over the years.

Michael Jordan with Europe's Paul Casey during four-ball matches at the Ryder Cup at the Valhalla…
Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush is seen on a golf cart during day two of…
Justin Timberlake and Bill Murray chat on the first tee during the 2012 Ryder Cup Captains…
Michael Jordan smokes a cigar at the 2014 Ryder Cup. (Matt Dunham/AP)
Michael Jordan watches play on the first tee during the fourball matches for the 41st Ryder…
Bill Murray, Huey Lewis, Niall Horan and Paul O’Connell pose for a picture in the celebrity…
Samuel L. Jackson and Kurt Russell attend the opening ceremony for the 2018 Ryder Cup at…
NBA legend Michael Jordan watches on during the morning fourball matches of the 2018 Ryder Cup…
Paulina Gretzky during the afternoon foursome matches of the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National…
Rickie Fowler's now wife Allison Stokke during singles matches of the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le…
Michael Phelps visits the Ryder Cup Shop in the spectator village ahead of the 42nd Ryder…
Condoleezza Rice and Kurt Russell visit the Ryder Cup shop ahead of the 42nd Ryder Cup…
Kelly Slater visits the Ryder Cup Shop in the spectator village ahead of the 42nd Ryder…
Michael Phelps takes part in a virtual golf experience in the spectator village ahead of the…
Tennis player Novak Djokovic looks on the fifteenth green during day one foursomes round for the…
Former professional soccer player Gareth Bale looks on at the first tee during day one foursomes…
Justin Timberlake watches the action on the 9th hole during day two fourballs round for the…
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