Could Donald Trump help United States win golf’s Ryder Cup?
‘It has been a tough few weeks for our country,’ world No 1 Scottie Scheffler says before president’s scheduled appearance at clash with Europe
Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler has said that he expects President Donald Trump’s planned appearance later this week at the Ryder Cup to boost the United States squad.
The Americans will face holders Europe at the Bethpage Black course in the biennial golf showdown only days after a memorial service for young Republican leader Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot earlier this month.
“It has been a tough few weeks for our country with some of the stuff that has been going on, and to have our president here and for us to represent the United States of America, albeit being in a golf tournament, is extremely important for us,” Scheffler said on Tuesday.
“We’re excited to be on home soil with the home crowd and we’re ready to get this tournament started.”
Trump, a well-known golf fan, is scheduled to appear during the first day of competition on Friday, although exactly when is uncertain.
US captain Keegan Bradley evaded the question when asked if Trump might speak to the US squad for a motivational boost.