Ryder Cup: Zach Johnson sheepishly references Workforce USA head colds
Apparently, members of Workforce USA have fallen in poor health on the Ryder Cup.
U.S. Captain Zach Johnson mentioned this improvement at his post-round press convention on Friday.
“Now we have obtained some congestion and a few simply indicators of issues which can be unlucky,” Johnson defined.
“It’s a type of the place typically the power might be a bit low, however the potential and want to exit and play continues to be there. That’s what we’re weighing. Each one among them nonetheless desires to play each match, which is encouraging.”
The Europeans embarrassed the Individuals on Friday, as Workforce Europe holds a commanding 6.5-to-1.5 lead after Day One.
Maybe Workforce USA’s well being performed an element, however the Individuals nonetheless have two days to go at Marco Simone Golf Membership.
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“We’re simply preventing issues internally,” Johnson stated. “It’s type of handed round a bit bit, caddies, gamers. It’s what it’s. Nevertheless it’s nothing greater than that. Guys are preventing and taking part in regardless. I imply, it’s not something that’s type of weighed us down due to the depth now we have and due to the various choices we expect now we have.”
Curiously, Rickie Fowler will sit out Saturday’s morning session, marking his second straight absence.
“I’m not going to get particular on particular person guys,” Johnson stated when requested about Fowler’s well being. “I don’t assume that’s honest. I believe it’s irresponsible to say who’s taking part in for what purpose and who isn’t for what purpose.”
Like Fowler, Sam Burns will sit for a second straight session. However that may be as a result of Burns’ poor play on Friday morning. He and Scottie Scheffler misplaced to Jon Rahm and Tyrell Hatton, 4 & 3, in foursomes.
Additionally sitting for Saturday morning’s alternate shot can be Collin Morikawa and Wyndham Clark.
Morikawa misplaced each matches he performed on Friday, whereas Clark choked down the stretch towards Justin Rose and Robert MacIntyre.
However, it looks as if this bug will affect the U.S. for the remainder of the competitors, making a comeback that rather more tough.
“If I’m being trustworthy, sure, it has unfold by way of my group,” Johnson admitted. He didn’t try to make it an excuse for the group’s efficiency Friday. However while you discuss it, it should at all times be perceived that method.
From the feedback on-line, that’s actually the case.
Jack Milko is a golf employees author for SB Nation’s Taking part in By. You may observe him on Twitter @jack_milko for extra golf protection. You’ll want to try @_PlayingThrough too.
