Your browser does not support iframes. CHASKA, Minn. — The Ryder Cup crowds may not have always — or all that often — lived up to the moniker “Minnesota nice,” but host Hazeltine National did. It was brilliant as a venue for the best event in golf. Hazeltine had previously been host to a pair […]
Arnold Palmer's grandson tells an amazing story at his grandfather's memorial
October 5, 2016 by
Your browser does not support iframes. The life of Arnold Palmer was celebrated on Tuesday in the basilica at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa., with speaker after speaker delivering testimonies on the seven-time major champion, accomplished pilot, remarkable philanthropist and friend of golf. Arnold Palmer and his grandson Sam Saunders. (Getty Images) Perhaps the […]
PODCAST: Talking all things Ryder Cup
October 4, 2016 by
The U.S. did the job at Hazeltine National. (Getty Images) The 2016 Ryder Cup will be remembered for Patrick Reed’s domination, Rory McIlroy’s performance of a lifetime, the successes of the Task Force and Phil Mickelson. On this week’s podcast, we talk about it all and look forward to the future of the matches. LISTEN […]
Confident in their plan, Patrick Reed, U.S. Ryder Cup team execute intensely
October 3, 2016 by
Your browser does not support iframes. CHASKA, Minn. — As Patrick Reed stood on the 18th green, reveling in his 1-up triumph over a gassed Rory McIlroy on Sunday at the Ryder Cup, he found himself in an awkward spot. More than three minutes after his match ended, Reed was still holding on to his […]
Ryder Cup: Patrick Reed vs. Rory McIlroy is epic
October 2, 2016 by
Your browser does not support iframes. The hyperbole started Saturday, when every golf fan in the world clamored for what would surely be the greatest mano a mano match in Ryder Cup history: American Patrick Reed vs. Europe’s Rory McIlroy. That it happened is more than a coincidence; surely U.S. captain Davis Love III and […]
Ryder Cup: A Brooks Koepka drive landed on the backpack of his opponent's dad
October 1, 2016 by
Your browser does not support iframes. The thing about the Ryder Cup is, they let just about anyone inside the ropes: team captains, co-captains, media, masseuses, dog walkers, even parents. Brooks Koepka found one of those on the par-4 fifth. At 314 yards, it’s easily driveable for the big hitters. Koepka’s tee shot veered slightly […]
American Ryder Cup fan behavior proves Willett's point
October 1, 2016 by
Your browser does not support iframes. CHASKA, Minn. — Danny Willett’s brother was right. The 2016 Masters champion got to come off the bench for the four-ball session after sitting in the morning session of the Ryder Cup, for reasons that European captain Darren Clarke swears had absolutely nothing to do with P.J. Willett’s pre-matches […]
Morning foursomes matches announced for Ryder Cup
September 30, 2016 by
The first four matches were announced for the Ryder Cuo during Thursday’s opening ceremony. The four matches will be played in the foursomes format, also known as alternate shot. Let’s take a look at each match. Match 1: Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed (USA) vs. Henrik Stenson and Justin Rose (EUR) at 7:35 a.m. local […]
U.S. Ryder Cup hopes rest on Tiger's and Phil's master plan
September 29, 2016 by
Your browser does not support iframes. CHASKA, Minn. — Twelve years ago, U.S. Ryder Cup captain Hal Sutton had an idea to get his side’s engine revving at Oakland Hills outside of Detroit. Sutton would pair Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, the two best American players of the last 30 years, as a team in […]
