The US Ryder Cup team’s lack of team unity is not a new rhetoric. In contrast, Team Europe has maintained a positive light in the media, setting examples of team coherence and emotional connection beyond the team formalities. Many have pointed out the American golfers’ priority of personal achievements over their country’s legacy. However, one insider pinpointed the real reason behind these “narcissistic” tendencies.
Speaking on the Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Andy Johnson didn’t hesitate when calling out the American team. Despite being American himself, Johnson laid it plain and simple: “I think that the Americans and I don’t want this to come across necessarily the wrong way, but there’s just more narcissistic tendencies on the American Ryder Cup team.”
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