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PARIS – The practice is over. The preparation is done. It is time to decide whether the USA can retain the Ryder Cup won two years ago in Hazeltine or if Europe can maintain dominance on national soil and regain control of the Cup.
Here is what to expect at Golf National:
SCORE: UNITED STATES 0, EUROPE 0
First session: four balls
What to watch: I am convinced that whoever wins this session will lead before lunch. Koepka and Finau could lose, and Europe could take an emotional start with the crowd behind it. Americans know that they are the favorites, so if doubt settles, Bjorn will look like a genius. But if the most explosive duo of the United States comes out and makes 10 birdies between them (a very real possibility), they suddenly beat the best player in Europe and questioned an extremely important (and volatile) rookie. If you think Finau is the least accomplished player of this quartet, consider this: in his last 24 rounds, 22 of them played in the 60s. – Kevin Van Valkenburg
Collins' prediction
Match 1 Results Prediction !!
What to watch: This twinning seems dangerous for Europeans. Olesen did not perform well on this course at the Open de France, shooting a lousy 72-77 to miss the cup this summer. McIlroy seems immersed in a swing change. Although he sometimes looks awesome, during the Tour Championship final, he was messy. His putter did not help him even if he hit him well. On the other side, you have two of the best putters and mid-iron players on the planet. If Europe were one point here, it would be a big surprise. – Van Valkenburg
Collins prediction
Match 2 result prediction !! Dustin Johnson and Rickie Fowler vs. Rory McIlroy and Thorbjørn Olesen
What to watch: As you may have heard, nearly half a million times, Spieth and Thomas have been friends for almost half of their lives. We will now see if this translates into something in a Ryder Cup. The recent struggles of Spieth should not mean too much in this format. It's a little surprising to see Spieth with someone else than Patrick Reed, considering their previous successes (including at Gleneagles), but at least he's with someone. one with whom he is comfortable. Spieth does not need to play 18 big holes, especially with Thomas shooting on flags. He just needs to keep Thomas relaxed and do some ups and downs to steal a half game or a win that will defeat Casey and Hatton. If there was a match that the Americans would strongly favor winning, I think it would be that one. If Casey and Hatton stole it one way or another, the day could quickly snowball to the United States. – Van Valkenburg
Collins prediction
Michael Collins makes his choice in the Jordan Spieth / Justin Thomas match against Paul Casey / Tyrrell Hatton.
What to watch: If you could watch a single game on Friday, that would probably be the case. And it's not just for the Tiger factor, but because it's going to present the best iron game and probably the most emotion (97% coming from Reed, who will be harassed by the fans Europeans, to his delight). I think it would be a little surprise if the United States had a full point here, because Reed has not played well for months, Tiger has not played well in many games of the Ryder Cup, the best strikers in Europe. But the truth is that Reed had been dreaming of this duel since playing junior golf, and Woods must be eager to erase the perception that he is not bringing his A game to this event. – Van Valkenburg
Collins prediction
Michael Collins makes a bold call in the Patrick Reed / Tiger Woods match against Francesco Molinari / Tommy Fleetwood.
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