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Golf in Europe is deeply integrated into the business, economy, and social fabric of nations like Ireland.
The Ryder Cup holds a higher level of focus in Europe compared to the U.S., where other major sports compete for attention.
DUBLIN, IRELAND — I am returning home after a pivotal Irish sports Sunday: attending the first NFL Dublin game (a tribute to the Rooney family and the Pittsburgh Steelers), while watching an unexpectedly dramatic Ryder Cup from an entirely different perspective.
I have golfed in Europe (including UK and Ireland) over 15 times and 100 rounds. Similarly, I have been to 10 Ryder Cups, both in America and abroad. But I've never been abroad while the Ryder Cup was happening at home.
This last week was a first. In fact, staying across from Ad