SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup at Le Golf National (all times local):
11:40 a.m.
The Ryder Cup brings out the rawest of emotions.
Just dont expect any big outbursts from Francesco Molinari.
The laid-back Italian, who picked up the biggest victory of his career at this years British Open, isnt about to change his personality at Le Golf National.
“Theres no point in trying to be something that youre not,” Molinari said. “I think we need to obviously embrace the support of the crowds, and well try to do that. But then, yeah, Ill be the same me that Ive always been, and well see. If I get paired with someone that has a bit more flair, probably there will be a balance, as well.”
Molinari said his style blends just fine with all the high-energy players on the European team.
“Look, its a great week,” he said. “Its the highest adrenaline and the highest pressure youre ever going to feel on a golf course. I think the biggest thing is you need to deal with it the way you deal with it normally and in the way you know you can be successful.”
To build unity, the European team watched a video from Irish impressionist Conor Moore, who really had everyone rolling with his portrayal of Molinari.
“Frans has made me giggle for about 10 hours now,” Tommy Fleetwood said.
When the Ryder Cup returns to Europe in 2022, it will be held in Italy for the first time at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club near Rome.
But Italys first major champion has no desire to serve as a playing captain, which hasnt been attempted since Arnold Palmer pulled off a dual role for the Americans in 1963.
“Theres enough stuff going on, you know, if youre a player or a captain,” the 35-year-old Molinari said. “And in your home country … I would probably lose a few years of my life and I dont want to do that, honestly.”
Hey, that sounded like a bit of personality coming through.
“Cant you tell the difference?” Molinari deadpanned, breaking everyone up.
SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup at Le Golf National (all times local):
11:40 a.m.
The Ryder Cup brings out the rawest of emotions.
Just dont expect any big outbursts from Francesco Molinari.
The laid-back Italian, who picked up the biggest victory of his career at this years British Open, isnt about to change his personality at Le Golf National.
“Theres no point in trying to be something that youre not,” Molinari said. “I think we need to obviously embrace the support of the crowds, and well try to do that. But then, yeah, Ill be the same me that Ive always been, and well see. If I get paired with someone that has a bit more flair, probably there will be a balance, as well.”
Molinari said his style blends just fine with all the high-energy players on the European team.
“Look, its a great week,” he said. “Its the highest adrenaline and the highest pressure youre ever going to feel on a golf course. I think the biggest thing is you need to deal with it the way you deal with it normally and in the way you know you can be successful.”
To build unity, the European team watched a video from Irish impressionist Conor Moore, who really had everyone rolling with his portrayal of Molinari.
“Frans has made me giggle for about 10 hours now,” Tommy Fleetwood said.
When the Ryder Cup returns to Europe in 2022, it will be held in Italy for the first time at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club near Rome.
But Italys first major champion has no desire to serve as a playing captain, which hasnt been attempted since Arnold Palmer pulled off a dual role for the Americans in 1963.
“Theres enough stuff going on, you know, if youre a player or a captain,” the 35-year-old Molinari said. “And in your home country … I would probably lose a few years of my life and I dont want to do that, honestly.”
Hey, that sounded like a bit of personality coming through.
“Cant you tell the difference?” Molinari deadpanned, breaking everyone up.
