‘Up the Europe’ – Alternative Ryder Cup predictions as golf transforms into football ...Middle East

We have been thinking about what makes the Ryder Cup so special.

And then it came to us. This is essentially golf’s version of what most consider the greatest sport on earth: football.

Noise, tribalism, limbs… these are not things usually associated with this classy old game.

But for one weekend every two years, golf hosts its own Old Firm derby.

Get ready to forget everything that made you think golf is boring.

This is team sport at its finest and every victorious hole is a like a winning goal.

New York will feel like an away game at Millwall for the Europeans, as golfing etiquette takes the weekend off.

AC/DC’s rock classic Thunderstruck played at full volume on the first tee while the Americans hit their tee shots in practice on Thursday.

It was a fitting reminder that silence is not a luxury to expect at Bethpage Black.

There was silence and boos as the Europeans arrived on the scene, although perhaps Hell’s Bells would have been more appropriate.

But while the home team always have the advantage, these are two perfectly-matched sides.

Europe boast the experience, with 11 of the 12 players who won in Rome returning for this edition.

Luke Donald’s men have left no stone unturned in their preparations, going to meticulous detail to claim a fifth away win and their first since 2012.

The Americans are marginally stronger on paper, but four of them have never played in a Ryder Cup before.

Like the days of El Clasico with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, two of the greatest players in the world find themselves in the middle of all this in Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler.

With the spirit of football running through this unique event, we thought best to let the football people predict this one…

Jamie O’Hara (Ex-Tottenham star and Sports Bar host)

Up the Europe, we’re gonna do it. I think the boys are gonna go out there, Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood…

We’re gonna go and do the business, we’re gonna take it to the Americans and we’re gonna get it done.

Simple as that.

Shebahn Ahern (Weekend Breakfast host)

I’m going to go for a Europe win. You know me, the ultimate Plastic Paddy. I would say don’t underestimate the Irish contingent in New York.

I think there’s going to be lots turning out to support Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry. On top of that, I think there’s major game in Viktor Hovland and Jon Rahm…

Even though it’s away and we’ve not had a win away in quite some time, I think it’s going to be Team Europe. Come on!

Adrian Durham (Chief football anchor)

You’d probably say Team USA because they’ve got home advantage, a crazy crowd, they’ve got Scottie Scheffler as well.

But Team Europe’s got good players that are not motivated by money, they’re motivated by emotion and honour, and I love that.

And they go deep in majors, some of them play in America, so I’m thinking singles day, Team Europe will nail it.

Team Europe to win the Ryder Cup. That’s what we think.

Ray Parlour (Arsenal legend and Breakfast co-host)

Okay guys, I can’t wait, really hope the Europeans win but I’m going to go USA being at home to win.

Scottie Scheffler is a machine so he’s going to be the difference I should imagine. He plays every single day and he’s going to be the difference.

But come on the Europeans, I hope you can do it, but I’m going to go USA.

Alex Crook (Chief football correspondent)

I don’t know about you guys, but I can’t wait for the weekend.

Bethpage Black is a devilishly difficult golf course, and that should make for plenty of drama between now and Sunday.

In terms of the outcome, I think Team Europe just about edge it in the head-to-heads from the players selected by both captains, but we know how difficult it is to win a Ryder Cup away from home, particularly with that vociferous New York crowd.

So with that in mind, I’m going to predict an outcome we haven’t seen for more than 30 years.

Yes, I think this Ryder Cup could well end in a draw. Team USA 14, Team Europe 14, and that would be enough to see the visitors retain their trophy.

Sam Matterface (Chief football commentator)

Massive weekend of golf action. Look, 11 of the 12 players that were successful in Italy are back for more for Europe.

There’s going to be an incredible atmosphere at Bethplage Black. Ultimately, I know the Americans have got the best players in the world, but Europe have got a special spirit. Come on, Europe!

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