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30th September 2023
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Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry of Team Europe interact on the first green during a practice round prior to the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)[/caption]
"But I think the guys that we brought in are going to be awesome. Nicolai, Ludwig, Bob, that's the future of our team and the future of the Ryder Cup. I think we came here to Rome a couple of weeks ago for a practice trip, and I thought that was incredibly important. Honestly I couldn't believe that we've never done it before. "We played a practise round and we got familiar with the golf course but then the sort of time we spent off the course I thought was great. Just sort of sharing stories around the fire pit and sort of describing our journeys in golf and what the Ryder Cup means to us. Sort of just getting to know one another a little better, even people that I thought that I knew for a long time, sort of getting to know them a little better, too, was wonderful. "I think Luke Donald and his vice captains have really sort of tapped into that emotional connection around Team Europe this week, and we have all bought into it. It's been an amazing experience so far, and it's only Wednesday. There's a lot of great things to come. But couldn't be more excited to be a part of the team, and to have those other 11 guys be my teammates."The biggest team event in golf is almost here. Stream The Ryder Cup with a NOW Sports Membership, with a special offer of just €20 a month for six months. Whether it is for a day, or a month NOW have the membership for you. Related articles:
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