| Ryder Cup rivals to hit the green |
| Friday, 21 October 2011 09:58 |
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Provo’s golfing community is gearing up to the much anticipated and most popular golfing event of the year, the Hugh G. O’Neill and Co/Caribbean Snow Removal Ryder Cup. The event will be staged at the Provo Golf Club over the Oct. 29-30 weekend. The golf tournament is played between the Provo-based North American team versus the international team and much resembles the popular Professional Golfers’ Association-sponsored biennial golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States. The Provo Ryder Cup will be the 19th staging of the competition, with the North Americans trailing 12-6. “This is the big one when it comes to club members — the one they all want to win,” said Dave Douglas, director of golf. “The professional Ryder Cup between America and Europe is packed full of tension and excitement, and our version is no different. “The Turks and Caicos Islands are a multicultural place with residents from all over the world. Our membership reflects that too, and it’s why this competition proves so popular. “The international team ran out good winners last year to extend their overall lead, and I know that hurt the North Americans. They will be going all out for revenge this year, and it should be a fantastic two days golf.” “One thing is certain — I wouldn’t want to bet either way on the outcome of this one.” Both sides will include 20 male and six female players of various abilities and handicaps, with the North Americans captained by Mike Adamo and assistant, Fraser Dods, and the international team skippered by Chris Bruno and his assistant, Will Shoreman. “Spectators are very welcome”, added Douglas. “It’s free to watch, and we have a great restaurant serving food and refreshments. A big crowd will give the players a huge boost, and it will certainly be an entertaining two days. “The singles take place on the Sunday, and they can be dramatic affairs, and the buzz around the 18th green is fantastic. “Anyone who has watched the professional Ryder Cup will know what I mean, and I can guarantee the TCI version is just as tense and as meaningful as the real thing.” The action gets underway on both days at around 8 a.m. with the pairs best ball matches on Saturday and the singles on Sunday. The competition will be decided by the exciting match play format with golf fans urged to come and support their side. |
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