No Laying Up - Golf Podcast 1076: Europe up big after Day 2 of the Ryder Cup
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Sep 28, 2025 Team Europe takes a commanding lead at the Ryder Cup, leaving the U.S. team in the dust. Tensions flare as Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Rose face off, highlighting intense fan behavior. The hosts dissect key player pairings, questioning U.S. leadership dilemmas while praising Europe's strategy. Crowd energy peaks with organized chants, adding to the thrilling atmosphere. With critical decisions looming, the panel debates future captaincy and cultural shifts needed for American golf to rise again. A clash of rivals and the evolving state of the Ryder Cup unfold!
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Europe's Process vs U.S. Leadership Failures
- Team Europe’s win combines Europe executing a clear process and the U.S. making strategic and leadership errors.
- Tron Carter and DJ Pajowski argue leadership, pairings, and culture amplified the U.S. collapse.
On-Green Confrontation Escalates Quickly
- A heated on-course interaction erupted when Justin Rose confronted Bryson DeChambeau’s caddie during a line-of-putt dispute.
- Tron Carter recounts Francesco Molinari stepping in to defuse the confrontation.
Crowd Control Created A Toxic Environment
- Bethpage crowds were poorly managed and heckling escalated because marshaling was insufficient.
- Chris Solly Sollenberger and Neil Schuster say inadequate crowd control let abuse and distraction run rampant.