PEBBLE BEACH — “It’s finally here,” said U.S. Walker Cup captain Nathan Smith as he greeted friendly faces behind the first tee Saturday morning at Cypress Point Club. The 47-year-old insurance ...
European Ryder Cup Captain Luke Donald can chuckle now when he recalls his Ryder Cup playing debut. It was at Oakland Hills in Detroit in 2004 and Donald sliced his opening tee shot at least 60 yards ...
There’s nothing quite like the atmosphere on the first tee at the Ryder Cup, where an arena-like grandstand corrals thousands of screaming fans. On Friday at Bethpage Black, Bryson DeChambeau ...
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The true challenge of hitting the opening tee shot at the Ryder Cup isn't hitting the ball itself. It's managing the emotional crash the lingers after. Here's why. When players ...
To ensure golf and its inherent values continue to inspire future generations, the USGA has directed its latest IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility) grant funding to 29 First Tee ...