Ryder Cup: 5 Most Intriguing US Pairings
By Adam McGee
As Davis Love’s players get their final practice rounds underway before the Ryder Cup starts on Friday, what are the most intriguing pairing possibilities for the US team?
For the US Ryder Cup team, almost two years of intense build-up is very soon going to come down to just three days of golf.
On the other hand, for team captain Davis Love III, the buildup has likely gone on much longer. Love has been itching for the opportunity to turn the tide ever since he captained the Americans to a loss in 2012, and this week at Hazeltine he’ll finally get that chance.
As a result, it’s more important than ever for Love to get the simple things right. All the planning and preparation will be in vein, if the 52-year-old fails to put the right players together.
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Love has, himself, declared his team as possibly the greatest team that golf has ever seen, and as such the pressure is now on to deliver.
Having put together a task force that includes the likes of Tiger Woods, Jim Furyk, Steve Stricker and former captain Tom Lehman, the challenge starts with getting the combinations right for team play on Friday and Saturday.
Which pairings make for the most interesting American groups? Let’s take a look at some of the standout options.