European Ryder Cup Deep Dive & Irish Golf with Mark Fox

In this episode, Andy welcomes back his friend Mark Fox to continue their Ryder Cup series, this time focusing on the European team. They discuss the composition of both the American and European teams, delve into personal anecdotes about playing golf in Ireland, and provide insights into key players like Rory McIlroy, Victor Hovland, and Ludvig Åberg. They also debate potential captain's picks and analyze how the course setup at Bethpage might affect team strategies. Additionally, Mark shares his rekindled passion for Gaelic football and how it compares to his love for golf. BECOME AN INSIDER TODAY: https://www.insidesportsnetwork.com/becomeaninsiderSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://inside-sports-network.beehiiv.com/subscribejoin Betsperts Golf, with code INSIDEGOLF for 25% off: https://betspertsgolf.com/Shorties Golf - Use Promo Code ISN15 at checkout https://golfshorties.com/ISN15Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hold-the-green/id1787826198Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-golf-podcast/id1557114250 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:26 Memorable Golf Experiences in Ireland03:19 Gaelic Football and Ballybunion Golf Club06:34 Pro Golf and Social Media Changes14:52 Ryder Cup Team Deliberations27:14 Locked Team Picks for the Ryder Cup28:31 European Players Peaking at the Right Time29:27 Analyzing Fitzpatrick and Hovland's Performance32:40 Ludvig's Potential and Ryder Cup Setup35:31 Final Team Selections and Course Setup39:05 Debating the Højgaard Brothers44:25 European Team's Chances and McDonald's Reputation47:54 Golf Course Experiences and Future Plans  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.