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…
Here’s a breakdown of Friday’s opening foursomes session, exploring the four matches and what we can expect when play is underway (with all times adjusted to AEST).
In Italy, there are 150 golf courses with at least 18 holes. But the entire country has only 10 more golf courses than the total in Los Angeles County, where Italy’s greatest ever golfer, Francesco Molinari, now lives.
While there is much talk on either side of the aisle about how much individual records are insignificant—“I’d happily not win a point if that means we win the Cup” is a typical refrain—don’t believe a word of it.
US captain Zach Johnson said 47-year-old Woods, who last weekend caddied for his son Charlie during his victory at an Orlando regional qualifier for the Notah Begay Invitational, wasn’t likely to offer any advice now that Ryder Cup week is underway.