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At a time like this, the Ryder Cup is sure to be divined for political symbolism. And here’s an interesting read from Angelique Chrisafis and David Smith.
“In the midst of Brexit negotiations – and a Brexit which is struggling to work out – the Ryder Cup is the chance to see Europeans together and united facing the US, that is a good image,” said Jean-Baptiste Guégan, a Paris-based lecturer on geopolitics and sport.… He added: “There will surely be an element of nationalism coming into play somewhere. For Donald Trump, this is one of the rare sports he plays. He’ll watch this event, he’ll make use of it.”
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The traditional past captains match is under way. It pits the USA’s Corey Pavin, Tom Lehman, Ben Crenshaw and Hal Sutton against Europe’s Tony Jacklin, Paul McGinley, Mark James and José María Olazábal. And for what it’s worth the 74-year-old Jacklin, partnering McGinley against Pavin and Lehman, has just sent a wonderful drive onto the green on the par-three 3rd, though he misses his birdie putt. The hole is halved and the America pair remain one up.
Written by Tom Davies
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2018/sep/27/ryder-cup-2018-golf-opening-ceremony under the title “Ryder Cup 2018 countdown: Bjorn rings changes on final practice day – live!”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
