GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Big winners two years ago in Wisconsin, the Americans know a Ryder Cup victory away from home has been out of reach for the last 30 years.
So it was no surprise Thursday on the eve of the Ryder Cup to hear U.S. captain Zach Johnson do all he could to curry favour with the host nation in the opening ceremony. He offered endless praise of Italy and immigrants who have added so much to American culture and character.European captain Luke Donald thought of one thing America could offer.The battle for the 17-inch Ryder Cup, in U.S.
Johnson believes this year will be different, just like captains of the previous six visiting U.S. teams before him. He felt good enough to sit out Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas from the opening session of foursomes Friday morning, along with Brooks Koepka, a five-time major champion he said was built for big stages like this.Johnson is sending out world No.
McIlroy is the most experienced Ryder Cup player and No. 2 in the world. Fleetwood went 4-0 in his partnership with Francesco Molinari in his memorable debut before a home European crowd outside Paris in 2018. Once the ball is in the air before an enormous arena around the first tee, the action becomes relentless all the way through to the end.
The only surprise was sitting Spieth — in his fifth Ryder Cup — and Thomas for the opening session, though they likely will be playing fourballs in the afternoon. It's the first time Spieth has not played in the opening session.
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