The outcome will be decided by the players on the course, but it will be influenced – significantly, if you believe the words of the last two victorious captains – by the data wars being waged behind the scenes.
In naming Sergio Garcia, Shane Lowry and Ian Poulter, the European Ryder Cup captain has added a total of 15 past appearances in the biennial contest, even with Lowry, a rookie, in that mix.
Harrington surprised many people when he seemed to suggest that two of his three wildcard picks for the matches at Whistling Straits in September were already taken care of.
Seve spoke graciously on many occasions, most memorably during his acceptance speech to fans gathered at Muirfield Village in 2010. The magical power he had brought to golf courses for nearly 20 years was flashed one last time.
A 50-year-old man, who came into the week on a miserable run of results, won the PGA Championship on the longest golf course in Major-championship history.
The electric, stadium-style setting has provided endless memories over the years. From aces to near aces to funny moments to heartwarming moments, and much more.
Almost exactly halfway through his reign as “champion golfer of the year”, Shane Lowry doesn’t have to look far for good things in his professional life.
Jamal Khashoggi’s murder has put other Saudi Arabia human-rights issues into light, putting the European Tour, Pelley and players in a precarious position.
Australian Golf Digest
