2016 Ryder Cup Singles Sunday, This And That
/The day has arrived and while Team USA's chances look promising for an early win, I think most of us selfishly would love to see this one draw out as long as possible. The players and their team squads have given us all we can ask for from an entertainment perspective, now we just need the fans to only be a story because they are just that loud, and all will be well.
The PGA of America issued this statement at 10:30 am local time regarding the fans:
STATEMENT BY PGA OF AMERICA
This week we’ve seen some of the largest and most exciting Ryder Cup crowds ever.
Minnesota is home to some of the best sports fans in the country and we are so grateful for their enthusiastic support and warm hospitality.
Rooted in the ideals of sportsmanship and international goodwill, the Ryder Cup is about having a spirited passion for not only the victory, but for the game of golf.
We are encouraging all spectators on Sunday to be passionate and support their team in a way that is respectful to those around them, the players, and the Ryder Cup. Our security staff will continue to enforce a zero tolerance policy, removing from the course any fans who are disruptive in any way, including the use of vulgar or profane language directed at the players.
We look forward to a strong finish today that reflects the spirit of the Ryder Cup and provides a positive experience for all.
Alex Myers with the sign posting for fans to back up the statement.
Kevin Casey with a roundup of the lowlights from Sergio and Rory.
Bob Harig at ESPN.com is puzzled by the Rory McIlroy vitriol by fans.
Captain Mickelson clutched up Friday and he sure does sounding like he's calling shots, Brian Wacker notes.
Karen Crouse says Thomas Pieters joins the likes of Nicolas Colsaerts, Philip Walton, Phillip Price and Ignacio Garrido in wreaking Ryder Cup havoc, and the Belgian also joins the tradition of another European connecting "effortlessly" with his teammates.
Jaime Diaz sees the Europeans as looking a bit like the San Antonio Spurs.
A recent case was last season’s San Antonio Spurs, so long anchored by Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobli and Tony Parker, getting run out the gym in the NBA playoffs by a younger, faster and ultimately better Oklahoma Thunder team, as the venerable Greg Popovich let the beat down play out as if bound by sacred ritual.
The matchups, which as I noted, Davis Love has had much experience with in situations like we see today.
