The talking was started in the Rome media room by an emboldened Rory McIlroy.
“One of the biggest accomplishments in sport right now is winning an away Ryder Cup. That’s what we’re going to do at Bethpage,” McIlroy opined as his victorious team-mates, many swigging beers, heartily agreed.
Now, 722 days later, we’re getting ready to rumble in New York.
The talking is not quite over – a stacked schedule of media interviews comes before the action starts on Friday. Nevertheless, the time for McIlroy and his team-mates to back up his words is tantalising close.
The two teams – players, captains, support staff – have been here for about a week, sizing up the course in practice rounds and fostering the camaraderie which is so crucial to securing victory.
Fans must wait until tomorrow, however, to get their first glimpse of the 2025 Ryder Cup.
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