Unfortunately, it will go down as a meaningless shot, but that doesn't make what Jordan Spieth did at Whistling Straits' par-3 17th on Friday in the opening session of the Ryder Cup any less heroic.
The breathless coverage of Bryson DeChambeau (yes, we're guilty, too) has at times warranted, well, an eye-roll. But on Friday at the 2021 Ryder Cup, the American star quickly reminded everyone why he's always worth watching.
Steve Stricker and Padraig Harrington announced their lineups for Friday’s morning session of foursomes (alternate shot) at the 43rd Ryder Cup. And both captains are leaning on their stallions to draw first blood.
Knowing we have to make it through these last arduous hours, let's revisit the highlights, such as they are, from the week when we over-analyse every small nugget of information in order to satisfy our craving for real golf.
The outcome will be decided by the players on the course, but it will be influenced – significantly, if you believe the words of the last two victorious captains – by the data wars being waged behind the scenes.
