Team Europe touched down in New York yesterday for a three-day reconnaissance trip before the Ryder Cup face-off. The team has not only started practicing, but has also begun playing mind games to shake the foundation by questioning the team of their rivals.
Talking to Sky Sports, Justin Rose made a bold statement for Scottie Scheffler & Co. Rose said, “I think America have tried too hard to become a team, whereas Europe is a bit more natural and organic, and I think it comes from deeper roots in a way….” The American side for this year has four rookies on the team. Bradley chose the golfer in form to represent America at the Ryder Cup. Still, for the European side, there is just one rookie who automatically qualified for the team with his exceptional performance.
Further, he added, “… I think the Americans have gotten a little bit… they think being a great team is about being best mates. I really don’t think that’s what being a great team is…” Rose questioned the selection of the American side, stating it does not resemble the ideology and character of the American side’s history.
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Even Rose added, “Being a great team is having a kind of a real good theme and having an identity that has come from players before you, and you all buy into that vision.”
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