European team as strong as it’s ever been, says Westwood
GLENEAGLES Scotland (Reuters) – Former world number one Lee Westwood will be appearing in his ninth successive Ryder Cup contest this week and says the European team is as powerful as any of the other eight he has been involved with.
Americans play too much before a Ryder Cup: Captain Watson
GLENEAGLES Scotland (Reuters) – Captain Tom Watson believes the United States team are often drained by having to play too much competitive golf in the lead-up to a Ryder Cup match.
I’m not the big dog, I’m just having fun, says Bubba
GLENEAGLES Scotland (Reuters) – Bubba Watson played down his newly-acquired “big dog” epithet on Tuesday and said he was ready to curb his exuberance if he felt it could help his American team deal with what is likely to be a red-hot Ryder Cup atmosphe…
Leon shrugs off sexism row to focus on Davis Cup success
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Spain’s new Davis Cup captain Gala Leon shrugged off “sexist debate” about her appointment on Tuesday and said her only concern was taking the team back to the top of the sport.
McIlroy will love being top dog, says mind coach
GLENEAGLES Scotland (Reuters) – The U.S. team have made no secret of the fact they are gunning for Rory McIlroy at this week’s Ryder Cup but the world number one will lap up the challenge, according to his mind coach Dr Bob Rotella.
CEO to step down of Livestrong group founded by cyclist Armstrong
AUSTIN Texas (Reuters) – The CEO of the Livestrong cancer foundation started by disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong announced his resignation on Tuesday after a tenure in which the organization went from a being global brand to losing millions after Arms…
Dubuisson brings some ‘je ne sais quoi’ to Ryder Cup week
GLENEAGLES Scotland (Reuters) – Enigmatic French rookie Victor Dubuisson has already brought a sense of ‘je ne sais quoi’ to this week’s Ryder Cup countdown — and it applies as much to his European team mates as it does to everyone else.
Ill Williams follows seeds out of Wuhan Open
(Reuters) – World number one Serena Williams added her name to the list of slain seeds at the Wuhan Open on Tuesday after the American was forced to retire from her second round match against France’s Alize Cornet because of illness.
Murray disappointed over Scottish independence Twitter row
LONDON (Reuters) – Former Wimbledon champion Andy Murray, who was abused on social media for tweeting his support for Scottish independence last week, was disappointed over the matter but did not “regret giving an opinion” he told the BBC on Tuesday.
Seve is still a huge inspiration for Europe, says Bjorn
GLENEAGLES Scotland (Reuters) – Pictures and quotes of Seve Ballesteros are dotted around this week’s Ryder Cup venue and ensure he remains a galvanizing influence on Europe’s team three years after his death, said Thomas Bjorn.
