No Laying Up - Golf Podcast 1055: Ryder Cup Roundtable
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Aug 12, 2025 Jamie Weir, a golf commentator analyzing the European team's strategies, joins Kyle Porter, a golf writer focusing on the U.S. team, for an engaging roundtable discussion. They dive into the latest buzz surrounding player selections, including Keegan's role as a playing captain. The talk shifts to both teams' dynamics, comparing European confidence against U.S. uncertainties. Rising talents like Harry Hall are highlighted, and the duo navigates the complexities of captaincy and team cohesion while offering predictions for the impending Ryder Cup atmosphere.
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Continuity Shapes Europe's Edge
- Luke Donald's Europe benefits from continuity, ready pairings, and a non-playing captain focused on strategy.
- That stability makes Europe unusually well-prepared for an away win at Bethpage compared with recent cycles.
Home Advantage Should Alter U.S. Selection
- Home vs away fundamentally changes how the U.S. should build and discuss Ryder Cup teams.
- Since 2008 the U.S. has dominated at home, so selection and strategy should differ by venue.
Pick For Match Fit, Not Just Metrics
- Evaluate players on match-play temperament, course fit, and recent form rather than only short-term strokes-gained windows.
- Prioritize players who handle intense Ryder Cup pressure and fit course demands at Bethpage.