What the players are saying ahead of the 41st Ryder Cup
Published:The 41st Ryder Cup is almost upon us, and we’re set for a thrilling three days of golfing action between the best America and Europe have to offer.
Europe have won eight of the last 10 contests, but the USA – on home soil at Hazeltine – are desperate to reclaim the upper hand.
American captain Davis Love III has assembled one of the strongest USA squads for years, while Darren Clarke has welcomed four rookies to feature alongside Ryder Cup regulars Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood and Sergio Garcia.
Here’s what the players are saying before the action gets underway on Friday…
Europe got suited and booted for dinner…
Getting suited for the Players’ Gala Dinner. #TeamEurope pic.twitter.com/l9YJ1DKFjC
— Ryder Cup Team EUR (@RyderCupEurope) September 28, 2016
Rory’s been getting all nostalgic…
Before this weekend, I remember the 2012 @RyderCup and the best prematch speech I’ve ever heard. https://t.co/ht7pItnDAq pic.twitter.com/WoYEyWwrk1
— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) September 27, 2016
Dustin Johnson has been ramping up the team ethos…
The @RyderCupUSA is about “we” not “me.” Team comes first. #GoUSA #RyderCup pic.twitter.com/tgtGXWsvvu
— Dustin Johnson (@DJohnsonPGA) September 28, 2016
Any good captions for this Justin Rose pic by the way?
Best caption wins a signed @rydercupteameurope hat…. I’ll pick a winner Sunday night… #TeamEurope #RyderCup ???? pic.twitter.com/m6QWXbIyyi
— Justin Rose (@JustinRose99) September 28, 2016
One of Europe’s four rookies this weekend, Andy Sullivan is in dreamland…
Practise day 2 with @TheSergioGarcia @JustinRose99 @Danny_Willett don’t want this week to end pic.twitter.com/t0F4vGshDJ
— Andy Sullivan (@andysulligolf) September 28, 2016
And finally the great Arnold Palmer will be in everyone’s thoughts this weekend following his passing, and Rickie Fowler paid this touching tribute…
I’ll miss you friend #ripTheKING pic.twitter.com/KIoz0CH59F
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowler) September 26, 2016
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