Keegan Bradley: Home Roots to the Ryder Cup Captaincy

Everything about the evening of June 26 was validation of Keegan Bradley’s decision to buy a second home in which to spend summer months in his beloved New England. Correction. Make it “their” beloved New England because Keegan’s wife, Jillian, is his quintessential soulmate. Like Keegan, Jillian is a Vermont native who embraces a true […]

Team Europe Captain Luke Donald is Not Done Competing

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Insufferable, this obsession for analytics that have overrun our sports world. Meander into the statistics tab of a PGA Tour database that keeps track of tournaments and players and there’s a minimum of 39 categories where you can explore to your heart’s content. But for those of us who can respect that a 4-under 67 […]

The Biggest Disasters in Ryder Cup History

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For more than 90 years, the Ryder Cup Matches have delivered countless memorable moments. Some of those moments have been tinged with elation, others with agony, but the bottom line is that they were unforgettable. Combining the pressure of the occasion with the emotion of competing for one’s country, it’s inevitable that meltdowns will happen. […]

Best (and Worst) Ryder Cup Courses – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 154

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On this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, the hosts discuss the merits of courses that have staged the Ryder Cup Matches in years past and preview future venues for the competition. This episode is presented by Wild Dunes Resort. You can subscribe to the LINKS Golf Podcast in iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. _______________ […]

Geoff Shackelford: A Cup Half Empty

Courses on this side of the Atlantic have made for better Ryder Cup venues than those in Europe. One selection could change all that. Credit for the modern Ryder Cup’s revival starts with continental Europe’s inclusion in 1979 after Great Britain and Ireland grew tired of keeping calm and carrying on. Teams armed with Seves […]

A Candid Conversation with Colin Montgomerie – LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 140

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World Golf Hall of Famer and Ryder Cup legend Colin Montgomerie joins the LINKS Golf Podcast to talk about his current form, what drove him to success at the Ryder Cup, his favorite courses, and his partnership with Loch Lomond Whiskies. This episode is presented by Tourism Ireland. You can subscribe to the LINKS Golf […]

10 Questions: Jim Furyk

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Transitions aren’t always easy for professional golfers, but somehow, 17-time PGA Tour winner Jim Furyk has made his career transition seem effortless. Now 51 years old, Furyk recently wrapped up his first full season on the PGA Tour Champions. With a year-and-a-half schedule created by Covid, Furyk made the tour’s “Super Season” one to remember—Furyk […]