Tag: Ryder Cup

Tom Felton of ‘Harry Potter’ Fame Collapses at Ryder Cup

SHEBOYGAN, Wis.—British actor Tom Felton, known for his portrayal of Draco Malfoy in the “Harry Potter” movies, collapsed while playing a celebrity golf exhibition Thursday at the Ryder Cup. Ryder Cup organizers said only that Felton experienced “a medical incident” at Whistling Straits and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. They provided no…


Loaded US Face Tough Ryder Cup Test Against Battle-Hardened Europe

KOHLER, Wis.—Home advantage for a largely inexperienced United States team versus European passion will be one of the compelling storylines in this week’s Ryder Cup between two star-studded teams at Whistling Straits. The Americans will have six Ryder Cup rookies on their 12-man team who will strive to reclaim the trophy against a close-knit and…


Column: No Tiger, No Phil. And Maybe a US Ryder Cup Win

Tiger Woods won’t be at Whistling Straits this week, for obvious reasons. Phil Mickelson will, but for the first time since 1995, he won’t hit a shot in the Ryder Cup. The storyline in the Ryder Cup hasn’t changed, but the marquee players have—at least when it comes to the beleaguered U.S. team. Woods is…


Stricker Names Schauffele, Berger Among Six Captain’s Picks: US Ryder Cup

The U.S. Ryder Cup team was finally revealed as Steve Stricker named his six captain’s picks on Wednesday, which includes a mixture of obvious choices. The captain filled out the remaining spots with Xander Schauffele, Tony Finau, Jordan Spieth, and Harris English. They were the next four in the Ryder Cup standings. The other two picks…