Nerves can have the best of the Ryder Cup stars, especially in the hostile away crowds. Couple that with a disappointing run and a 2-year winless drought, and you have the case for Matt Fitzpatrick . The European star has often struggled with Ryder Cup pressure and public scrutiny. And one insider believes that it might act as a weak point for the European squad.
Making a case for the American team, Kevin Van Valkenburg noted that the unforgiving Bethpage crowds might work in favor of Keegan Bradley ‘s squad. Valkenburg recalled his first Ryder Cup experience back in 2016. That’s when Fitzpatrick first showed signs of struggle under the pressure of the US crowds. Playing in the unfamiliar courses is a nuisance in itself. Add to that the booing US crowds. Not exactly a pretty thing t