About this episode
In this episode, Andy welcomes back his friend Mark Fox to continue their Ryder Cup series, this time focusing on the European team. They discuss the composition of both the American and European teams, delve into personal anecdotes about playing golf in Ireland, and provide insights into key players like Rory McIlroy, Victor Hovland, and Ludvig Åberg. They also debate potential captain's picks and analyze how the course setup at Bethpage might affect team strategies. Additionally, Mark shares his rekindled passion for Gaelic football and how it compares to his love for golf. BECOME AN INSIDER TODAY: https://www.insidesportsnetwork.com/becomeaninsider Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://inside-sports-network.beehiiv.com/subscribe join Betsperts Golf, with code INSIDEGOLF for 25% off: https://betspertsgolf.com/ Shorties Golf - Use Promo Code ISN15 at checkout https://golfshorties.com/ISN15 Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hold-the-green/id1787826198 Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-golf-podcast/id1557114250 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:26 Memorable Golf Experiences in Ireland 03:19 Gaelic Football and Ballybunion Golf Club 06:34 Pro Golf and Social Media Changes 14:52 Ryder Cup Team Deliberations 27:14 Locked Team Picks for the Ryder Cup 28:31 European Players Peaking at the Right Time 29:27 Analyzing Fitzpatrick and Hovland's Performance 32:40 Ludvig's Potential and Ryder Cup Setup 35:31 Final Team Selections and Course Setup 39:05 Debating the Højgaard Brothers 44:25 European Team's Chances and McDonald's Reputation 47:54 Golf Course Experiences and Future Plans Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.