Every two years, the best European players defy the Americans in the premier international golf competition. This year it takes place in Scotland, on the green at Gleneagles from Friday to Sunday. Consultant for Canal +, Thomas Levet, the only French to win the Ryder Cup, this event presents that France will host in 2018 and where the atmosphere is otherwise less muffled than usual.
The Ryder Cup, what is it?
“The equivalent of the final of the Champions League! This competition takes place in the same atmosphere, but instead of lasting four to twenty ten minutes, it is for three days. This is the only golf tournament where spectators take part. us, golfers did not really used to these environments. On Sunday evening, the players end up exhausted. “
Who plays
” The twelve best American players against the best twelve Europeans. They are the representatives of the two best circuits of the world clash. It’s always tense and hyper-hyper-tight until the last day of the competition. can be conducted until Sunday and take a 10-2 and lose everything. “
How we count the points?
“A win is worth one point. If tied after 18 holes, it’s a half point each. The first team that reaches 14 leaves with the Ryder Cup. In case of a tie at the end, this is the team that brings the Cup wins. So if there is a tie, the Cup will remain European. “
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