THE LONG WAIT IS OVER…
Europe are aiming to spank the Yanks in Wisconsin after they left them embarrassed in Paris three years ago.
And Euro star Rory McIlroy believes victory would not only be a “monumental achievement” but “more meaningful” in the backyard of strong favourites USA.
With foursomes launching the event at around 1.05pm today (UK time), Padraig Harrington’s men are chasing an eighth victory in the past ten meetings, having won 17½-10½ in France in 2018.
Northern Ireland hero McIlroy said: “I think winning any Ryder Cup is huge… but winning a Ryder Cup on the road has become more meaningful.
“We’re coming in here as underdogs with a lot of things stacked against us, so I think that would make it even more of an achievement.”
Up to 40,000 home fans are expected on each of the three days at Whistling Straits for an event delayed by coronavirus from last year
And US skipper Steve Stricker said: “It’s not just Wisconsin but the whole country is showing up.
“It’s been a long time waiting and everybody is excited to get this thing going.”
The Yanks look stronger individually but Europe have the world No1 in Jon Rahm.
And the Spaniard said: “Obviously there’s a lot of players in our team that have a lot of experience and know how to get it done. I’m ready to add my name into that group.
“And being world No 1 can go two ways – either it brings pressure, or it lifts you. And in my case, it brings a bit of added confidence, in the sense that I know what I’m capable of.”
This post first appeared on Thesun.co.uk
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