Hack It Out Golf 2025 Ryder Cup Recap
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Oct 6, 2025 Mark, Lou, and Greg dive into the aftermath of the thrilling Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. They critique the course setup, highlighting how unmemorable it felt and discussing errors in pin positions. The hosts debate the effectiveness of player pairings, with data analysis revealing missed opportunities. Crowd behavior sparks conversation on heckling and the need for better management. They also evaluate captain performances and explore potential rule changes. The intense Sunday comeback adds drama to their recap, leaving listeners looking forward to 2027.
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Course Setup Blunted The Spectacle
- Mark and Lou agree Bethpage Black's setup was tame and made the course unremarkable for the Ryder Cup spectacle.
- They argue setup choices (rough, pin locations, softness) reduced drama and TV appeal.
Use Data To Optimize Pairings
- Lou advises using analytics to pair players by overlaying tee-shot dispersion and approach distributions to optimize pairings.
- He warns small margins add up and captains should follow data, not instincts.
Short Rough Turned Course Into A Putting Contest
- Greg says without penal rough Bethpage became a soft, putting contest with few consequences for errant drives.
- He concludes course lacked the severity needed to control elite players' scoring impact.