The European team expects a serious task at the upcoming Ryder Cup. Although they are aware that they have a quality opponent on the other side, Luke Donald's team wants to achieve a big result and lift the trophies again.
Luke Donald's strategic advisor, Paul McGinley, is one of those who commented on the chances of the Europeans at the upcoming Ryder Cup, emphasizing the setting of the golf course.
Many things can be an obstacle not only for the European team, but also for the American team.
McGinley explained how the fairways and greens look, but stresses that he expected these conditions and hopes that the European team will be able to withstand all adversity.
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The rough is not as penal as it would be in a US PGA or US Open that have been played there before, McGinley said, as quoted by Independent.
The fairways are pretty generous at the moment, because theyre soft and, you know, they may firm up next week. We dont know yet.
Greens as well are pretty soft. They may firm up next week. We dont know yet. Green speeds at the moment are probably running around 12; theyre probably moving up to about 13, and a couple of the tee boxes are moved up."
Preparations
McGinley revealed that the European team adequately prepared for this challenge and could feel the positive atmosphere on Long Island, where the players learned about their possible partners for foursome and fourball matches.
McGinley said they had meetings, played 1.5 rounds and got an idea of what to expect.
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He emphasizes that everyone now has five days off, but that they have been asked to stay in the East Coast time zone.
The Irishman believes that no European team has ever prepared this seriously for the Ryder Cup.
There is no doubt that an exciting tournament awaits us with many great moments.
