Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee thinks Woods has been a victim of his own aura, his mere presence negatively affecting his partners.Europe brought five rookies to Le Golf National who sure didn't seem like them - Alex Noren and Fleetwood were the last two French Open champions on the Albatross Course - and certainly didn't play like them.In the end however, the partnerships of McIlroy/Poulter and Garcia/Noren would allow the American's take their tally to 6, while Stenson/Rose and Molinari/Fleetwood brought the European's to 10 - keeping the four-point gap in place heading into the final day. With regard to the pairing of Molinari and Fleetwood, it's the truth.His four and two win over Phil Mickelson meant Europe had an unassailable 14.5 points, guaranteeing they would regain the trophy the USA team captured in 2016. Fleetwood has his opportunity as a rookie.The Sunday loss was Woods' first in singles since losing to Italy's Costanino Rocco at his first Ryder Cup in 1997 and … [Read more...] about Ryder Cup 2018: Europe thrash United States to regain Ryder Cup
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Justin Thomas shines in United States’ Ryder Cup defeat
When Justin Thomas defeated Rory McIlroy 1 up in the opening singles match on Sunday, the final day of the Ryder Cup, the United States trailed Europe 10-7. Thomas had scored four of the U.S. points -- three in the previous two days with playing partner Jordan Spieth and the singles victory. Thomas' win over McIlroy sparked a U.S. resurgence that would narrow the lead to one point. But Europe won six of the final seven matches to finish with a 17.5-10.5 victory over the United States. With this year's Ryder Cup played at Le Golf National near Paris, the United States has not won the competition on the road since 1993. An All-American golfer at Alabama, Thomas was playing in the Ryder Cup for the first time. On Friday, Thomas and Spieth defeated Paul Casey and Tyrell Hatton 1 up in fourball in the morning, but they lost to Francesco Molinari and Tommy Fleetwood 5&4 in the afternoon in foursomes. On Saturday, Thomas and Spieth picked up two points. In fourball, they defeated Jon … [Read more...] about Justin Thomas shines in United States’ Ryder Cup defeat
Europe defeats United States to claim Ryder Cup
Associated Press Published 12:27 PM EDT Sep 30, 2018 Saint-Quentin-En-Yvelines, France – Payback belongs to Europe, and so does the Ryder Cup. Two years after the Americans thought they had their Ryder Cup problems figured out, Europe reminded them Sunday why it practically has owned this shiny gold trophy for the last quarter-century. British Open champion Francesco Molinari was just as good on his own as he was with Tommy Fleetwood. The best year of the Italian’s golfing life got even better at Le Golf National when he became the first European – and only second player since the current format began in 1979 – to win all five of his matches. The last one set off a wild, champagne-soaked celebration. RYDER CUP SCOREBOARD Europe already was assured the 14.5 points it needed because they were guaranteed halves in two matches. Molinari made it official. He was 2 up and safely on the green at the par-3 16th green when Phil Mickelson hit into the water, removed … [Read more...] about Europe defeats United States to claim Ryder Cup
Europe’s ‘Moliwood’ team helps open up big lead on United States in Ryder Cup
Doug Ferguson Associated Press Published 1:42 PM EDT Sep 29, 2018 Saint-Quentin-En-Yvelines, France — Europe’s latest Ryder Cup sensation is called “Moliwood,” and what a show Francesco Molinari and Tommy Fleetwood produced at the Ryder Cup on Saturday. And now for the final act. Molinari and Fleetwood became the first European tandem to win all four matches, leading their team to the brink of regaining the Ryder Cup from an American team that had to rally just to keep the score close. Tiger Woods hasn’t won any of his three matches. Phil Mickelson didn’t even play. Europe filled the board with blue in the morning, eventually winning three of the four matches in fourballs for its largest three-session lead in 14 years. It held on in foursomes, with Henrik Stenson delivering clutch putts in the only match that was close. At the end of two days, Europe had a 10-6 lead. The score should sound familiar. That’s the same deficit Europe … [Read more...] about Europe’s ‘Moliwood’ team helps open up big lead on United States in Ryder Cup
President Signs J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson United States Courthouse Bill into Law
U.S. Representative Mac Thornberry Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mac Thornberry (R – Clarendon) released the following statement after the legislation sponsored by him, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), H.R. 5772 – to rename the federal building and courthouse in Amarillo the “J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson United States Courthouse,” was signed into law by the President on September 18, 2018: “Judge Robinson is a legal pioneer who is universally respected and admired. She has always set high standards for herself and others. Our legal system has benefitted from her hard work,” said Rep. Thornberry. “I am proud to have the names of these two outstanding public servants on our federal building and courthouse in Amarillo, TX.” This is the first federal courthouse named after a woman within a five-state area. Thornberry also said, … [Read more...] about President Signs J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson United States Courthouse Bill into Law