US President Donald Trump announced a few weeks ago that he would attend the first day of the Ryder Cup. Scottie Scheffler, the world number 1, expects the presence of the US president to have a significant impact on the players' motivation. The US team has big ambitions, wanting to make up for the defeat in Rome two years ago, and with the support of the home crowd and possibly Donald Trump, they could achieve a great success.
In an interview with the media, Scheffler spoke openly about Donald Trump's presence at this tournament, emphasizing that they are ready and that Donald Trump will be a strong tailwind.
The President of the USA is known as an avid golfer and the man who was the mediator in the negotiations between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. The Republican leader uses every free moment to play golf; although the public sometimes reacts harshly to his behavior, he still enjoys golf, a sport that serves as his outlet.
“It has been a tough few weeks for our country with some of the stuff that has been going on, and to have our president here and for us to represent the United States of America, albeit being in a golf tournament, is extremely important for us,” Scheffler said, as quoted by The National News.
“We’re excited to be on home soil with the home crowd and we’re ready to get this tournament started.”
Keegan Bradley reacts
Keegan Bradley, the captain of the American team, said that he is delighted that the president will attend this prestigious tournament. Bradley believes that it is a moment that everyone will remember and that can serve as a strong motivational factor for his golfers.
“I think President Trump is a pretty busy guy. I’m just thrilled he’s going to be here,” Bradley said.
“This first tee at Bethpage is going to be a sporting event to remember across any sport, and then you add on the President of the United States standing there, I really think it’s going to be something that everyone will remember forever.”
Whether Donald Trump will change something when it comes to this year's edition and whether his presence will really have a strong effect on everyone present, and especially on the players, remains to be seen.
His presence shows enough how prestigious the Ryder Cup is, and what importance it holds for everyone, not just the US public and golfers.
At this year's edition, we have two quality teams, with the desire to win and succeed, but only one will take home the trophy in the end.
