Paul Azinger does not lack for opinions, especially when it comes to the Ryder Cup. Considered one of the best US captains in history, the major champ and longtime broadcaster has certainly earned the right to spout off.
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.
The 12-time PGA Tour winner and past Ryder Cup captain told Golfweek on Monday that he will do part-time work on Golf Channel for 10-12 PGA Tour Champions tournaments in 2025.
Paul Azinger is no longer paid to give his opinions on the PGA Tour, but that didn’t stop the former broadcaster and player from offering a pretty gloomy take on the current state of professional golf.
Paul McGinley will step in as temporary lead analyst for NBC Sports’ golf coverage this week at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas. Golf Digest has confirmed the news first reported by the The Independent in Ireland.
You can always tell if an event is special by people wanting to talk about the next one as soon as this year’s edition finishes, and Paul Azinger certainly gave golf fans something to talk about overnight.
It’s the Ryder Cup’s dirty little secret. Apart from his picks and choosing the pairings and lineup order, course setup is a home captain’s most potent lever to influence the matches.
Team chemistry feels like an abstract concept, and defining what it is at the Ryder Cup is a bit of a paradox, for there’s not a universal explanation for what it is and how it’s achieved.
Water comes into play on 12 holes, but the real defence of the golf course is found in the greens, which for member play can sometimes run as fast as 14 on the Stimpmeter.
Australian Golf Digest
