One of the fixtures of Ryder Cups of past and present is Michael Jordan. We know how much MJ loves golf—playing nearly every day down in Florida at his own golf club Grove XXIII—but his love for the game extends to the Ryder Cup. He has fostered friendships with some of the mainstays of Team USA Read more…
ROME — In less than 24 hours, the months of Ryder Cup hype will give way to actual Ryder Cup action, and there’s nothing quite like the first tee on Friday morning in Europe. But we’re not there yet! Whether you’re a European gearing up to watch your team defend home soil, an American prepared Read more…
The Ryder Cup is special because it brings the best golfers on the planet closer than ever for one week every two years. And this year is no exception with team bonding on both sides (Team pajamas?!) reaching a level that would bring a tear to Seve Ballesteros’ eyes. That still doesn’t mean Team Europe Read more…
The roars have already started at the 2023 Ryder Cup—and play doesn’t officially begin for another day. That’s because Viktor Hovland pulled off a rare feat at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club on Thursday. His teammates just wish he had saved it for the actual competition. During a final practice round, Hovland didn’t just Read more…
While the Ryder Cup is not a major championship, it has all the vibes of one. The only difference? We have to wait another entire damn day for the action to begin. If you thought the Monday-through-Wednesday overanalyzing was bad, just wait until Thursday. Ryder Cup 2023 tee times, TV coverage, schedule and everything else Read more…
It’s no secret that handling nerves is key to the success of any pro golfer. And we’ll see guys facing arguably the most pressure-packed situation possible at this week’s Ryder Cup. But while golfers use a variety of methods to (try to) remain calm, we’re pretty sure Colin Montgomerie’s is unique. The eight-time Ryder Cupper Read more…
Way, way back in the primordial age of 2018, before COVID and LIV were even in a twinkle in the devil’s eye, Dustin Johnson and Paulina Gretzky lit up the Ryder Cup Gala in Paris. With their relationship reportedly on the rocks, golf’s OG power couple rekindled their romance in front the entire golf world Read more…
ROME — With advances in sports analytics, the big brains behind the numbers can actually quantify the value of homefield advantage in various sports. In the NFL, for instance, the value season to season fluctuates between two and three points; that’s the boost you get from a supportive crowd and familiar surroundings. In the NBA, Read more…
As a massive Kobe Bryant fan, it’s no surprise that Brooks Koepka is a guy who “wants the ball” in crunch time. His major championship record speaks for itself in that regard. Of course, everybody always says they want the ball. What else are you supposed to say? “No thanks, I’m good” ? But saying 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 — Brooks Koepka has always seemed slightly uncomfortable as a LIV Golf spokesperson, which was never more apparent than in the moments after he won this year’s PGA Championship. When asked about the benefit to LIV Golf at his victory press conference, Koepka’s answer was brief and probably unsatisfactory to almost everyone on any Read more…
It has been 14 long years since Brian Harman took down Rickie Fowler in an epic match at the 2009 NCAA Championship, a result that apparently left Fowler fighting back tears on the 18th green Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio. Enough time has passed where, by now, you’d think the Ryder Cup teammates could have Read more…
Long, long before the world was obsessed with the relationship of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, the golf world got all worked up over an even more athletic celebrity couple. You had PGA Tour star Rickie Fowler and Allison Stokke of track-and-field fame. Again, it wasn’t quite Taylor-Travis, but it was exciting times around here. Read more…
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