The Ryder Cup wasn’t played from 1939 through 1945 due to World War II, and the truth is, there was absolutely no reason for it to come back. There was nothing wrong with event, per se, but it had only begun in 1927, and the nascent enterprise didn’t have a ton of traction in the world of professional golf through its first six matches.
Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick and Viktor Hovland came with a purpose to the Italian Open at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, site of next year’s Ryder Cup.
To say they wasted no time would be an understatement: Ryder Cup Europe executives removed Henrik Stenson as their captain for next year’s event even before he was announced as a new LIV Golf recruit.
Steve Stricker spent weeks in the hospital battling a mysterious non-COVID illness following the Ryder Cup, according to a report by Gary D’Amato of Wisconsin Golf.
Even if he hasn’t been frequenting any social-media sites, or reading the newspapers, Harrington is well aware that questions are being asked of his decision-making last week.
We’re not sure why he didn’t just bet $10 to produce a $1 million-plus payday, but we’re guessing the mystery gambler is still pretty happy with this windfall.
Australian Golf Digest
