Ryder Cup

The 43rd Ryder Cup – Initial Thoughts

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It is Ryder Cup week! Many golf fans are preparing for the fun and excitement as the defending champions, Team Europe, sharpen their game in attempts to win yet another trophy. This year’s event will be played at Whistling Straits Golf Course, Wisconsin, United States. Pete and Alice Dye designed this amazing golf course and playing at just over 7300 yards, it will provide the perfect venue for Team USA to try and defeat Team Europe and regain the Ryder Cup. “Open, rugged and windswept terrain defines the walking-only, links-style Straits course sculpted along two miles of Lake Michigan shoreline” (Ryder Cup); normally, the host country would have home field advantage, but I am not so sure that this will be the case this year. Regardless, the golf is going to be exciting and I am sure not short of pivotal moments.

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2020 Ryder Cup Team Europe

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I want to congratulate Padraig Harrington for being announced as the Team Europe Captain in 2020. Harrington joins the ranks of classy leaders who have led their team to resounding success over the past 10 Ryder Cups. He is a great choice and will bring that special something that teams need to continue winning. Continue reading →

Who Will Be Named the Team USA Ryder Cup Captain in 2020?

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Team USA has yet to choose their leader. There are five players in the running according to various sites, however I believe that there are only two should be considered. I feel either would provide the type of leadership that Team USA needs to defeat the powerful Europeans.

As we know, Team USA has not performed well despite being the odds on favourites. It is a perfect example of “it looks good on paper”, but in reality their chemistry wanes and as a result are coming up short. Well, maybe in 2020 at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin, Team USA will pick a Captain that will provide the type of leadership required to unite these great individuals into a cohesive unit. Continue reading →

Congratulations Team Europe

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Congratulations to Team Europe on their win at the 2018 Ryder Cup. Seven points is a tremendous victory and they did it all by being a team and creating the chemistry needed to win. Although Team USA looked better on paper, they did not bring their best game to the course and as such handed over the Ryder Cup trophy yesterday.

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Singles Day At The Ryder Cup

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No real insights before the action at the Ryder Cup today. With Team Europe leading 10-6, Team USA knows what to do. All I hope is that the action is exciting and the fans see some fantastic head to head matches. Continue reading →