Jim Furyk, as one of the vice captains at this year's Ruder Cup, commented on the performance of the American team. The Europeans were dominant during the first days, and only the last day brought a slight crisis that did not spoil their ultimate goal, which is to win the trophy.
Winning on the away course at this prestigious competition is one of the most difficult tasks in the world of golf. However, the Europeans managed, with their cohesion and togetherness, to achieve an important victory.
In an interview with the media, Furyk emphasized that something must change in the future. He emphasizes that the players and the coaching staff will have to sit down with the PGA of America and understand what is necessary to do if they want to be dominant in the future and achieve victory on European soil.
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We definitely have to get better, without a doubt. I dont follow a lot of social media or follow a lot of what is written, we have talked about it a lot in the past. I know it can be scathing and we are going to get criticised and we should. We were seven points down after four sessions, that is not acceptable, Furyk said, as quoted by The Golfing Gazette.
We have to look in the mirror but I dont think we have to tear it down. When you think back to 2014, you think about the task force and all of us getting in a room and having conversations, that felt like a bit of a start over moment. We had to start doing things in a different fashion.
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Davis Love
Speaking about the captain, he openly said that he had spoken to Davis Love and liked his way of thinking. Furyk believes that Davis Love was and is a quality captain, but that it is important that many elements align if the Americans are to make a significant step forward.
Now they face an even more challenging task a victory at Adare Manor, a visiting course that will likely offer difficult moments for American golfers. However, knowing the US team, it is clear that they have the necessary quality and individuals who can really help the team win trophies.
A lot can change in the next two years, but it is certain that they need to start from the ground up and solve all the problems that could spoil the team's plans.
