Bubba Watson and his caddie, Ted Scott, are among the most recognisable pair on the PGA Tour, and they’re also the couple about whom everybody scratches their head and says, “How have they stayed together for so long without clobbering each other?”
Perhaps the silliest pre-Ryder Cup storyline was Bryson DeChambeau’s perceived lack of attention on the biennial event, which was born out of his announcement that he’d be competing in this week’s Professional Long Drivers Association World Championship. So far, it appears DeChambeau is juggling both duties with relative ease.
Shots have been fired. Daggers have been thrown. Words have been exchanged. The Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka saga, prior to Ryder Cup week, had reached a point where we all had to ask ourselves a simple question – was it ever going to end?
Like the squad itself, the equipment in the bags of the victorious 2021 US Ryder Cup team is an interesting mix – not just in terms of varying companies and models but in set makeup as well.
On Friday, Jordan Spieth pulled off some serious sorcery with an incredible chip shot at Whistling Straits. On Saturday, Whistling Straits pulled off some serious sorcery on Spieth with one of the most brutal lip-outs you’ll ever see in golf.
A 90-second sequence Saturday morning produced bruised egos, indignant stares and affronts to manhood, and while it generated some savoury social-media clips, it was no surprise. Like poor fashion choices and awkward celebrations, this sort of matter is ingrained in the Ryder Cup.
Padraig Harrington and the Europeans need to turn the tide, and do so quickly Saturday at Whistling Straits. They will look to a pair of Spaniards to move Big Mo in their direction.
Queensland native Katherine Kirk has vowed to keep the pedal to the floor after opening with a blistering round of 8-under par 63 to earn a share of the lead at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship.
Unfortunately, it will go down as a meaningless shot, but that doesn’t make what Jordan Spieth did at Whistling Straits’ par-3 17th on Friday in the opening session of the Ryder Cup any less heroic.
The breathless coverage of Bryson DeChambeau (yes, we’re guilty, too) has at times warranted, well, an eye-roll. But on Friday at the 2021 Ryder Cup, the American star quickly reminded everyone why he’s always worth watching.
Steve Stricker and Padraig Harrington announced their lineups for Friday’s morning session of foursomes (alternate shot) at the 43rd Ryder Cup. And both captains are leaning on their stallions to draw first blood.