Ryder Cup 2018 countdown: Bjorn rings changes on final practice day – live!All the latest news and reaction on the eve of the Ryder CupWater, water everywhere – a hacker’s guide to Le Golf NationalLe Golf National: hole-by-hole guide to 2018’s courseAnd feel free to email Tom here 10.36am BST Some slightly concerning fitness news from the American camp. Bubba Watson is struggling with illness, and said a number of his team-mates were feeling off-colour and fatigued. Still a day to go though.How much does it all mean to Americans though? Here’s Bryan Armen Graham on why there might be a spike in interest this time, much of it down to you know who:The splashy resurgence of Tiger Woods – the headline attraction of Jim Furyk’s USA team after a litany of back operations relegated him to a vice-captain’s role at Hazeltine two years ago – is exactly what’s needed to broaden the reach of an event that stirs highly concentrated enthusiasm among golf’s niche audience Stateside, but seldom crosses over to the sports-shouting shows on cable TV and the column-inches above the fold Related: Does the Ryder Cup mean more to Europeans than Americans? 10.27am BST Morning everyone. The Ryder Cup is nearly upon us, bringing with it as many subplots and points of intrigue as this tournament has bestowed. The hype and hoopla seems to get ratcheted up that bit more with each edition, but there’s no doubt that there’s plenty to get our teeth into.We may be talking about a team game but there’s no escaping the stardust sprinkled on this year’s buildup by Tiger Woods, fresh from his stunning Tour Championship triumph last week, which seemingly completed his career journey from cold-eyed ruthless major-gatherer through disgraced fallen genius to affectionately regarded Great Old Champion. But he’s lost more Ryder Cups than he’s won so can he make a dent in that record here? On the European side, Will Thomas Bjørn’s contentious faith in another seasoned campaigner, Sergio García, be vindicated in a team featuring five rookies? Continue reading...
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