Bethpage Black is one of the more beloved courses by the American golf populace thanks to its public roots. Just don’t count Paul Azinger among that crowd.
One of the most beloved parts of the Ryder Cup is the chippiness. While pros play their cards close to the chest most of the year, the Ryder Cup offers a biennial opportunity to go all-in.
The path to victory at the Ryder Cup requires a different mindset than other golf tournaments. If you want to win (or predict the winner!), you can’t view these players as individuals. If you did, every list imaginable would put Scottie Scheffler at No.1.
With vital points and half-points at stake, the deciding hole should be one that rewards heroic action and makes the players execute brave shots in pressure-packed situations.
Bethpage Black’s unforgettable par-5 fourth hole zigzags uphill around enormous bunkers, a curious and beautiful ‘objet d’art’ amid a menagerie of torture devices.
With two tournaments remaining until Bradley makes his captain’s picks (and one until the automatic qualifiers are finalised), where does the USA side stand?
Australian Golf Digest
