Donald showed his ability of executing a proven system of Ryder Cup success laid by past captains and players. Then, crucially, he built a backroom staff to that effect.
Luke Donald forced players to play for $100 matches on the first hole during practice rounds, and three-hole money matches between themselves to help them get into an aggressive mindset early.
ROME — Saturday was an up-and-down day for both teams at the Ryder Cup. Not the morning the U.S. team wanted—or needed—but some impressive signs of grit during the afternoon session leaves the American, trailing Europe 10½-5½, with a small chance to make an enormous comeback. Yet the best place to start recapping Day 2 Read more…
ROME — If you’ve watched any Ryder Cup action over the course of the week, you’ve probably seen Justin Rose making putts. He’s dropped a variety to crucial ones over the course of the two four ball sessions, including two match winning birdie putts, the latter of which helped him and Robert MacIntyre deliver Justin Read more…
It’s not often that fan-favourite Jordan Spieth hears boos ring out around him, but Ryder Cups are a different breed. When you’re representing the US on European soil, even somewhat boring rules exchanges like this one take on some added tension. And that’s what we saw on Saturday morning at the Ryder Cup. The exchange Read more…
ROME — What a day at Marco Simone. A historic one, either in a good or bad way depending on your allegiance. There’s a lot to break down, so let’s run through a few takeaways. 1. Hero Hovland’s chip-in was the best shot of the morning Chipping in from a tight lie from the first Read more…
ROME — Jon Rahm marched onto the empty green as the sun was still rising over Marco Simone. The Spaniard always brings with him a certain aura, but the energy felt different on Friday morning. For Rahm, this morning wasn’t about having fun. It was about going to work. The task of hitting your team’s Read more…
Things like this don’t win and lose Ryder Cups. It’s just a minor nuisance for the US Team, and a subtle perk for Europe. A charming and clever piece of home team gamesmanship.
How do players navigate the terrifying task of hitting a golf ball, with millions of people watching and feeling more nervous than you’ve ever been? Just ask Justin Rose…
ROME — You won’t see players on opposing sides agreeing on much this week, especially with the contest officially underway. Yet cruising around the grounds this week, there’s one exception: A VISIO practice mat training aid, which has been littered around the Marco Simone Golf Club and used religiously by players on both sides. By Read more…
ROME — The youngest player at Marco Simone Golf Club this week isn’t Ludvig Aberg, who was picked for the Ryder Cup team despite only turning pro in the summer. Nor is it any player on the American side. It’s Nicolai Hojgaard, the 22 year-old European Tour rising star who earned Captain Luke Donald’s 12th Read more…
ROME — It was a big call for European captain Luke Donald to pick Ludvig Aberg at the expense of another, more experienced player. For most players, becoming the first player in Ryder Cup history to make the team without playing in the major would bear a heavy burden of expectations. Especially considering how glowing Read more…
ROME—Wednesday was the first day the place felt like a Ryder Cup was in town. The crowds were bigger and more boisterous. A jovial, but nervous energy flowed between players. And perhaps more so than other days, each team felt more bonded than in the days previously. For Shane Lowry, that didn’t turn out so Read more…
ROME—No player is working harder this week than World No.1 Scottie Scheffler. Scheffler has been pouring in the hours on the practice putting green in the lead up to the 2023 Ryder Cup. Alongside him throughout was his new putting coach the legendary guru Phil Kenyon. The pair started working together in the weeks leading Read more…
ROME — There’s a lot of hype surrounding one player at the Ryder Cup: Ludvig Aberg. The 23 year-old Swede who only turned pro in June, and became the first player in Ryder Cup history to make the team without playing in a major championship. The excitement around Aberg was apparent from the moment he Read more…
Golf has many different rules, but really only two different kinds of rules. Permanent rules, which exist for everyone everywhere, like that you’re only allowed 14 clubs in your bag. And local rules, which are specific rules for specific courses that don’t apply everywhere.
The key thing Hovland has worked on is focusing on hitting really steeply down on the ball. He does this by shifting his body towards the target during his move.
One of the glories about the Ryder Cup is that the host teams doesn’t have to worry about being good hosts. In the weeks, months, and years heading into the competition, the home team has the ability to tailor the course in a variety of specific ways that can intentionally help their team—and hurt their Read more…
ROME—For most golfers, losing weight is an enormous task. One that takes a huge amount of time, effort and discipline. For professional golfers, they lose weight without even thinking about it—and that’s a problem. They’re locked in a constant battle of keeping the pounds on, because even small fluctuations have the potential to cut into Read more…
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