Here’s a suggested slogan for the 2012 Ryder Cup Matches: No Hype Needed. Why, inquiring minds might ask?
Because none is needed. This could be one for the ages. Just consider that…
■ The Europeans are coming to Chicago’s Medinah Country Club, Sept. 27-30, on the heels of one of the most dramatic victories
in the history of the competition, which began in 1927 at Worcester (MA) Country Club. The Europeans squeaked out a 14½- 13½ victory that brought the record to 25-11-2 in favor of the Americans.
■ The Europeans are on a roll. Since 1979, when the original Great Britain/Ireland team was expanded—at the urging of
Jack Nicklaus—to include players from Europe, the Euros have won eight times and picked up a moral victory of sorts in 1989 when the Matches ended in a draw and they retained the Cup.
■ As this is being written, the three top-ranked players in the Official Golf Ranking are members of the European