Ryder Cup Preview: Bethpage Black Showdown

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Join Todd Harris (USA) and Natalie Sawyer (UK) as they preview one of the most unique rivalries in sport: the Ryder Cup! They’re joined by Ryder Cup winner from Team Europe Nicolas Colsaerts (Belgium) and former PGA Tour professional Carl Paulson (USA) to discuss all the big stories:

The Bethpage Black Challenge: We get an insight into just how challenging the course will prove to be for the players.

Miracle of Medinah: Nicolas Colsaerts takes us inside the team room during one of the most remarkable sporting comebacks in history – Europe’s victory at the 2012 Ryder Cup!

Team USA's Dominance: We discuss if the American dominance of the majors in the past two years can really translate into success at the Ryder Cup with Keegan Bradley's side.

VR for Victory: Find out how Team Europe is using virtual reality headsets to prepare for the hostile New York atmosphere.

00:00 - Introduction
01:58 - Footballer Jamie Vardy has a new club!
03:00 - What to look out for in the Americas sports calendar
03:59 - Memories of the Miracle at Medinah with Ryder Cup winner Nicolas Colsaerts
10:55 - Nicolas Colsaerts on Team Europe's chances in the 2025 Ryder Cup
13:21 - Todd and Natalie analyse Europe's strengths
17:32 - Focus on Team USA with former pro Carl Paulson
18:52 - What is Bethpage Black like as a course?
22:07 - Keegan Bradley's decision not to play & Team USA player selection
26:51 - Why is it so hard to win away in the Ryder Cup?
30:15 - How golfers adapt to a team format
34:17 - How Ryder Cup pairings are picked
36:29 - Ryder Cup predictions!
38:33 - Coming up soon!