Just as they helped shape the country we know and love, so have they shaped each of us into who we are as individuals.

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For U.S. team captain Davis Love III, this Ryder Cup offers a greater opportunity to shape the action than any other thanks to two additional wildcard selections, which have allowed him to handpick four of the 12 team members.

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Whether we realize it or not, the companies we work for, the teams we love, and the channels we watch our beloved pastimes on are all helping shape the political landscape of our country.

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