RYDER CUP GRADES: Players, captains, course

RYDER CUP GRADES: Players, captains, course

Author: GOLF.com October 2, 2023 Duration: 1:03:36

Europe’s beatdown of the U.S. Ryder Cup team deserves a full breakdown. Dylan and Sean grade the players, the captains, the golf course and share stories and insight from a week in Rome. Enjoy!!


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