Five weeks into the NFL season, in many cities around the country, the most popular man in town is the backup quarterback. Why? Because he could be the key to turning this whole season around…if only he got the chance to play. Odds are, though, that single player, unless he’s the next Tom Brady, will […]
Tom Watson issues open letter, apologizes for Ryder Cup loss
Tom Watson had to say something. His reputation has been under fire for the last week, since his American team lost the Ryder Cup for the third consecutive time last Sunday in Scotland. Watson issued what was deemed an “open letter” by the PGA of America on Saturday, discussing how he handled his dozen players […]
One big change is coming to the 2016 Ryder Cup selection process
Expect the PGA of America to make a number of changes to their entire approach toward the Ryder Cup. What those changes will be and how sweeping we’ll consider them remains to be seen, but PGA of America president Ted Bishop said Tuesday they will not be made in hasty reaction to the third-straight American […]
Handicapping the contenders to be 2016 U.S. Ryder Cup captain
Tom Watson didn’t get the job done. The Americans lost their third-consecutive Ryder Cup on Sunday in Scotland, and the defeat had many fans, including PGA Championship winner Jason Dufner and FedEx Cup champion Billy Horschel, demanding 2008 captain Paul Azinger get the job again. Azinger was the last man to guide the U.S. to […]
Sprint to the finish: Ryder Cup Sunday singles matches and predictions
The mission is clear for the United States: They must find a way to win 8½ points out of a possible 12 on Sunday to win the Ryder Cup. It’s a long road to the win, but let’s look at how the Americans might get there. Match 17: Jordan Spieth (USA) vs. Graeme McDowell (EUR): […]
McDowell, Dubuisson hand Mickelson/Bradley pairing its first Ryder loss
Graeme McDowell and Victor Dubuisson were able to do what no other European pairing has been able to: defeat the pairing of Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley. Europe notched a 3&2 victory in the closing match of the Friday afternoon session, adding another point and extending Europe’s lead to 5-3. Europe has followed a time-honored […]
A reason to believe: Why the U.S. could win the Ryder Cup
I believe that we will win. I believe that we will win. I believe that we will win. No, I’m not excitedly resurrecting the soccer chant that had Americans believing our 11 were better than the best teams in the world in Rio this past summer at the World Cup. I’m calmly trying to convince […]
NBC’s Tommy Roy leads a mammoth Ryder Cup production
Tommy Roy can see the Ryder Cup from almost every conceivable angle. Roy, lead producer for of NBC Sports and Golf Channel, will have 67 different cameras at his disposal to tell the story of golf’s greatest event. If It happens at Gleneagles, Roy won’t miss it. On Friday, a year’s worth of planning and preparation […]
Captain Watson: Make no mistake, this Ryder Cup is a redemption mission
There’s been some turnover from 2012 to 2014, but seven of the players from the American team at Medinah two years ago are in Scotland for the Ryder Cup. Seven players on this Ryder Cup team lived the meltdown that saw Europe overcome a record four-point Saturday night deficit. Captain Tom Watson didn’t lead that […]
Rickie Fowler gets ‘USA’ buzzed into hair for Ryder Cup
Rickie Fowler is juiced for the Ryder Cup, which starts Friday at Gleneagles Resort in Scotland. The 25-year-old got a new do to look good for his third appearance on the American team. As part of the haircut, he had the barber buzz in the letters “USA” into his shorter locks. We’ll know if the […]