Birdies & Bogeys: Golf's Week in Review

The Dominating States of America!!


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The US Team dominates the Ryder Cup from the opening session. It was the most points accumulated by a team (19)in the 28 point format. Team USA lived up to their potential and played like the better team they are!


Fun Facts:


- 1979 is when the Ryder cup went to 28 Points, and 2020 w/ 19-9 is the largest victory in the modern era.

- Europe had 18.5 twice (2004, 2006)

- USA one time (1981)

- Bryson 417 yard drive

- Spieth’s insane chip shot from the side of the green

Standouts


- DJ goes 5 for 5, I forgot how good he is!

USA

Player Points Matches Win Percentage Grade Notes

Dustin Johnson 5 5 100.0% A+ 5 and 0

Patrick Cantlay 3.5 4 87.5% A Didn’t disappoint

Collin Morikawa 3.5 4 87.5% A Rookie sensation

Bryson DeChambeau 2.5 3 83.3% A Solid

Scottie Scheffler 2.5 3 83.3% A Beat Rahm in Singles

Xander Schauffele 3 4 75.0% B+

Daniel Berger 2 3 66.7% B

Justin Thomas 2.5 4 62.5% B

Brooks Koepka 2 4 50.0% B-

Jordan Spieth 1.5 4 37.5% C- Halved with Fleetwood

Harris English 1 3 33.3% C Lost to Westwood

Tony Finau 1 3 33.3% C Lost to Poulter

Europe


Player Points Matches Win Percentage Grade Notes

Sergio García 3 4 75.0% B

Jon Rahm 3.5 5 70.0% A

Tyrrell Hatton 1.5 4 37.5% C

Tommy Fleetwood 1 3 33.3% C

Shane Lowry 1 3 33.3% C

Ian Poulter 1 3 33.3% C

Lee Westwood 1 3 33.3% C

Rory McIlroy 1 4 25.0% D-

Viktor Hovland 1 5 20.0% D-

Paul Casey 0 4 0.0% F

Matthew Fitzpatrick 0 3 0.0% F

Bernd Wiesberger 0 3 0.0% F


Letdowns


WITB: Team USA


https://www.pgatour.com/winners-bag/2021/09/26/golf-clubs-equipment-ryder-cup-us-team.html


5 of 12 played mostly blades in the bag

3 of 12 had nike golf clubs

8 of 12 play Titleist golf ball

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