The 41st Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota promises drama, excitement and passion. Here, Sportsmail's Derek Lawrenson assesses both Team Europe and Team USA.
A few years ago, the trend was to run tyres that were 23mm wide or narrower and pump them up to pressures above 100psi. But more recent research has shown that this generates more rolling resistance than wider tyres run at lower pressures – as well as giving a less comfortable ride and less grip.
Training tools have also been completely revolutionized by technology. TrackMan, for example, is used by top players like Dustin Johnson and Jason Day to monitor and improve their shot accuracy.
But what’s not so obvious is how the PGA Tour is utilizing everything from ball-tracking lasers to Microsoft Surface devices so that fans all around the world stay informed and entertained.
Arnold Palmer, who died Sunday of complications from heart problems, fell just short of being the greatest player in golf history. But for a brief period, he was very nearly as good as anyone who ever played the game — and his greatness came at exactly the right time for a sport seeking viewers at […]
