No Laying Up - Golf Podcast

734 - Last Four European Ryder Cups

Sep 4, 2023
Reflecting on the last four European Ryder Cups, the hosts discuss the controversies, fashion, and shortcomings of the American team. They delve into the impact of the course and debate the dominance of American players. They also touch on controversial captain choices, power dynamics in the media, and the role of Ryder Cup captains' wives. The chapter highlights intense moments, missed opportunities, and the importance of chemistry, captaincy, and pairings. It concludes with reflections on the chaos and disaster of the 2018 Ryder Cup.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Reflecting on the Past Ryder Cups
03:09 • 18min
3
Expectations for the Ryder Cup
20:43 • 10min
4
European Ryder Cups: Perceptions and Dominance
30:23 • 13min
5
The First Ryder Cup in Wales and the Controversial Decision to Hold it in October
43:37 • 2min
6
Discussion on Ryder Cup Captains, Vice Captains, and Controversies
46:06 • 4min
7
Controversial Exchange and Power Dynamics in the Media
50:03 • 3min
8
Lisa Paven: A Controversial Ryder Cup Captain's Wife
52:34 • 7min
9
Opening Ceremony and Rain Delay
59:50 • 7min
10
Ryder Cup Matches and Format
01:06:36 • 4min
11
The Famous Photo at the 2010 European Ryder Cup
01:10:22 • 2min
12
Intense Moments and Missed Opportunities
01:12:02 • 15min
13
Controversies and Captain Selections
01:26:44 • 21min
14
The Importance of Chemistry, Captaincy, and Pairings
01:47:33 • 21min
15
Tom Watson's Leadership and Phil Mickelson's Takeover
02:08:20 • 22min
16
Notable Moments from the Ryder Cup Matches
02:30:48 • 27min
17
Reflections on the Chaos of the 2018 Ryder Cup
02:57:38 • 3min