TCI-BASED North American golfers will be practicing extra hard over the next couple of weeks.
Provo Golf Club plays host to its biggest and most popular event of the year on Saturday and Sunday October 29 and 30 – the Hugh G O’Neill and Co/Caribbean Snow Removal Ryder Cup.
It will be the 19th staging of the competition with the North American’s trailing 12-6 to their International counterparts.
But despite having lifted the trophy just half a dozen times, director of golf, Dave Douglas, is predicting a close contest.
He explained: “This is the big one when it comes to club members – the one they all want to win. The professional Ryder Cup between America and Europe is packed full of tension and excitement and our version is no different.
“The TCI is a multi cultural place with residents from all over the world. Our membership reflects that too and it’s why this competition proves so popular.
“The International team ran out good winners last year to extend their overall lead and I know that hurt the North Americans. They will be going all out for revenge this year and it should be a fantastic two days golf.”
He added: “One thing is certain – I wouldn’t want to bet either way on the outcome of this one.”
Both sides will include 20 male and six female players of various abilities and handicaps, with the North Americans captained by Mike Adamo and assistant, Fraser Dods, and the International team skippered by Chris Bruno and his assistant, Will Shoreman.
The competition will be decided by the exciting matchplay format with golf fans urged to come and support their side.
“Spectators are very welcome”, added Douglas. “It’s free to watch and we have a great restaurant serving food and refreshments. A big crowd will give the players a huge boost and it will certainly be an entertaining two days.
“The singles take place on the Sunday and they can be dramatic affairs and the buzz around the 18th green is fantastic.
“Anyone who has watched the professional Ryder Cup will know what I mean and I can guarantee the TCI version is just as tense and as meaningful as the real thing.”
The action gets underway on both days at around 8am with the pairs best ball matches on the Saturday and the singles on the Sunday.
