2023 Ryder Cup Bet Preview
Venue: Marco Simeone Golf Club, Rome, Italy.
Date: 29th September – 1st October 2023
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The biggest rivalry in world golf reunites as the 2023 Ryder Cup gets underway at in Rome. USA travel to Europe as current holders of the Ryder Cup, and it promises to be a fiery atmosphere in the Italian capital and gauging where exactly both sides are at currently is easier said than done.
As one of the most unique events in sport, the Ryder Cup is sure to once again, bring two continents to a standstill and with the majority of the best golfers in the world taking part, it promises to be a fascinating three days of golfing drama.
Europe
Former World number 1 Luke Donald was seen by many as the ideal choice for the European Ryder Cup captaincy after Henrik Stenson was ruled out of the running, with the Swede penalised for this links with the LIV Golf Series.
Having not lost a Ryder Cup on European soil for 30 years, home advantage could play a key part for Luke Donald’s side here and the new captain has not been afraid to make key decisions so far in his tenure.
Jon Rahm will be the European talisman, with the Spaniard the current Masters champion and with Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose alongside him, the Europeans have the basis of a strong team.
Rookies come in the form of Sepp Straka, Bob Macintyre, Nicolai Hojgaard and the most eye-catching pick of all Ludvig Aberg. All 4 will need to step up to the occasion in Rome and should be backed to the hilt by the passionate Italians.
USA
Zach Johnson is the man entrusted with retaining the Ryder Cup for Team USA and he is one of the most experienced campaigners around. He has selected 6 wildcard picks for this year’s event, with Team USA opting for those who have been there and done it at Ryder Cup level, rather than some of the PGA Tour’s in-form players.
Such is the embarrassment of riches at Johnson’s disposal that there are 6 of the top 10 players in the world in his squad, including the prolific world number one Scottie Scheffler.
Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, and Rickie Fowler have all been plucked by Johnson, in an attempt to add plenty of experience to their squad, whilst Brooks Koepka remains one of the biggest draws in world golf.
American rookies come in the form of major champions Wyndham Clark and Brian Harman, as well as Max Homa and Sam Burns, with all 4 players needing to be at the top of their game to compete in the hostile Ryder Cup atmosphere.
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American Max Homa looks to be tailormade for the Ryder Cup and has long been seen as a player for events such as these and the fact he is in good form only adds to his credentials.
Top European Point Scorer – Jon Rahm – 5/1
Spaniard Jon Rahm loves the contest, and he will be looking to lead from the front for the Europeans here in this one.
Day 1 Fourballs Winner – USA – 6/4
As reflected by the odds for this Ryder Cup, it could be one of the closest in recent memory, but the USA have some key players that will want to get the ball rolling from the off.
Ryder Cup Prediction
This should be an incredible occasion in Rome, as the Ryder Cup returns to Europe following a five-year absence. Europe have an excellent captain in Luke Donald, but their squad looks to be in transition, with the likes of Justin Rose still featuring alongside the next generation of players.
By contrast, team USA look to be well balanced and having moved on from the likes of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, they look to be ready to make a serious assault on the European team here and they could win put their 30 years of pain across the pond to an end here in Rome.
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