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With the U.S. Ryder Cup team staggering toward its a sixth straight loss on European soil, it’s time to stop hoping for better performances and time to start rooting for the Europeans.
Parlez-vous le francais? No worries during the final day of compettiion at Le Golf National in France, as long as you’re willing to stifle those chants of “U-S-A, U-S-A.” Call me a traitor, but I prefer to see it as pragmatism.
I’m tired of being affiliated with the losers of every Ryder Cup held in Europe since 1997, so follow along as I explain why it’ll be easy to root for the Europeans:
Let’s start with Tommy Fleetwood, a.k.a. Fairway Jesus. With that long mane and the best hair in golf since John Daly’s mullet, who could root against him? He recently showed he’s as entertaining on Twitter as he is on the golf course when of the U.S. players he tweeted:
“None of them have long hair and almost all of them are taller than me, they also have American accents and mine is English, and my Wife is 20 years older than me.’’
Next, while America has Hollywood, Europe has "Moliwood" — the nickname for the sizzling European Ryder Cup pair of Francesco Molinari, who’s from Italy, and Fleetwood, who’s from England. Moliwood won four matches during the first two days and sent Tiger Woods to his third consecutive losing match in Ryder Cup competition.
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The U.S. has “Captain America,’’ a.k.a. Patrick Reed. The Europeans have a true captain, Thomas Bjorn, who has managed his team with aplomb. (Take notes, Jim Furyk.)
So roar for Rory (McIlroy), shout for Sergio (Garcia) cheer for the rest of those European blokes who are perhaps most lovable because of this: With a 10-6 lead entering the final day, barring a catastrophe, they’re going to win. And if you follow my advice, rather than drowning your sorrows yet again, you’ll be able to celebrate by uncorking a bottle of champagne.
And make sure it's French.
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