Tag: Whistling Straits

Loaded US Face Tough Ryder Cup Test Against Battle-Hardened Europe

KOHLER, Wis.—Home advantage for a largely inexperienced United States team versus European passion will be one of the compelling storylines in this week’s Ryder Cup between two star-studded teams at Whistling Straits. The Americans will have six Ryder Cup rookies on their 12-man team who will strive to reclaim the trophy against a close-knit and…


Column: No Tiger, No Phil. And Maybe a US Ryder Cup Win

Tiger Woods won’t be at Whistling Straits this week, for obvious reasons. Phil Mickelson will, but for the first time since 1995, he won’t hit a shot in the Ryder Cup. The storyline in the Ryder Cup hasn’t changed, but the marquee players have—at least when it comes to the beleaguered U.S. team. Woods is…