BEFORE THE SERIOUS business gets underway on Friday, the Hazeltine patrons were treated to some cordial competition yesterday as actors, singers and footballers took to the fairways for the Ryder Cup Celebrity Scramble.
Among those taking part were Niall Horan, Paul O’Connell, Michael Phelps, Alessandro Del Piero and Andriy Shevchenko.
With both America and Europe heading out for practice sessions later in the day, the grandstands at Hazeltine National were packed to greet the 16 celebrities for the second staging of the match.
It was, however, all a bit one-sided with USA proving too strong as they romped to victory.
- Kurt Russell & Rob Riggle def. Alessandro Del Piero & Andriy Shevchenko, 4 up
- Michael Phelps & Kelly Slater def. John Regis & Martina Navratilova, 6 up
- Todd English & Jeremy Roenick def. Jose Andres & Nigel Lythgoe, 4 up
- Bill Murray & Huey Lewis, halved with Paul O’Connell & Niall Horan
Michael Phelps and pro-surfer Kelly Slater.
Paulie sends one straight down the middle.
And he very nearly sunk this long putt.
Actor Huey Lewis enjoying the round.
The lads.
'No the other direction.'
Always listen to Paulie.
Bill Murray.
Martina Navratilova played alongside John Regis
Alessandro Del Piero was one of two footballers playing.
Alongside scratch golfer Andriy Shevchenko.
Actor Kurt Russell was representing America.
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When a national team is playing the national broadcaster should be just allowed show the match without having to fight for the rights and/or pay out millions.
@Jason Ebbs: a scam to try and get an increase in the tv licence RTE and its licence fee is of another age shut it down a complete con
@Richard Russell: not that I’m justifying it, but there has not been licence increase since 2008. Plus it’s not going to increase this year because if there is an increase it happens in the budget.
@Jason Ebbs: they are showing it – this article is incorrect
What’s the point of a national broadcaster if they can’t show their national teams of major sporting events?
Telly bingo will be next !
Sky’s coverage is way better. End of
@Keith ☘️: it’s a no brainer with dodgy box readily available
@Keith ☘️: Sky sucks!
@Keith ☘️: that not the point and I’m not sure it’s true anyway. The point is the national broadcaster should show national games particularly ones of such importantance so everyone has the opportunity to watch it.
First the 6 nations now this…just scrap the place!!! Money pit!!!
Oh oh
They will asking for an higher licence fee.
Is anybody else going off the boys in green….I’m not even that bothered if we qualify
Probably be humiliated in the finals playing ape_man football…
Lads, what’s the problem? Find a cafe, use the wiki, and go onto the sky channel on Mobdro. Either way, it’s free.
@Conor Alexander Lynott: a cafe? To watch the game? I’d say you are a bundle of laughs
@Conor Alexander Lynott: Nothing like watching the match in Starbucks, the atmosphere is electric.
@Conor Alexander Lynott: besides going to a cafe to watch a game, mobdro is as useful as a waterproof teabag.
@Eric Gaffney: that got a good laugh out of me.
@Mel Roberts: A big group. big scree with Chromecast, pizza and a load of chocolate fudge cake and soft fizzy drinks, mot to mention coffee
for afterwards?I would have thought it would have been great craic with all the caffeine floating around, but each to their own All possible with a little negotiation beforehand. Gotta think outside the box, Rob.
@King B Probably useless for you because you have an Iphone. Works just fine on android
@Conor Alexander Lynott: aye sounds fun alright if you are a 14 year old girl!
@Mel Roberts: I’ll make sure Guiness include that line in their Guiness Clear ad. Nice innovation, son.
@Conor Alexander Lynott: is Friday, Friday gotta get down on Friday.
I am beginning to hate sports and sky. Fcuk you sky
€160 a year for a TV license means isn’t free to air for the viewer.
They have €50million to play with. They don’t have to do much fighting.
This article is incorrect – RTE will be showing the playoffs & the Slovakia gamme
Remember me da sayin in the late 90’s..” bbc show no England football anymore sky have the lot it’s a disgrace Ireland would never let that happen to Irish games” I replied “If sky buy the rights they’ll lose them” His reply. “no chance ever” Ok then…
Genius. Pay a fortune for matches that will probably be called off.