Ryder Cup Review

I have placed my bets – a USA win: a victory of 15 1/2 to 12 1/2 or  15-13; and Patrick Cantlay as top rookie.

The two captains have made their opening foursome picks.

British golf clubs are totally familiar with the two-ball foursome – some even insist on it – the Americans less  so.

It’s a difficult format – for example, Rory MacIlroy and Shane Lowry use different golf balls.

There’s much pressure on say the follow-up play to a long drive.

The American picks were predictable.

I was only surprised that Tony Finau, who partnered Brooks Koepka so successfully last time round in Paris, was not selected in favour of Daniel Berger.

For the Europeans, I would have chosen Shane Lowry – who is formidable in windy conditions – but each pairing, with the possible exception of Lee Westwood and Matt Fitzpatrick, look strong enough to win.