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Sunday, September 24, 2006

Euro Dominance

 


With my broadcast work finished, your humble correspondent decided to get decked out in red, white, and blue to cheer on a dramatic USA comeback in the Sunday Singles matches. Uh oh. Somebody forgot to tell the Americans that putting is still a key part of match play golf. The result was a resounding win by the Euros. The only drama remaining late Sunday was whether a new record for margin of victory would be set.
I realize my immediate reaction to the trouncing should be outrage at the inability of the Americans to perform. But the truth is, we're sort of getting used to it. Perhaps that mindset comes from decades of being a Lion fan but this defeat didn't rattle my cage nearly as much as I was thrilled to see the exuberance of Darren Clarke as he tries to move forward in life following the passing of his wife. I was blown away by the genuine exuberance of the Euro fans who deeply invested themselves in the outcome of these matches. This competition was the biggest sporting event in Ireland's history, and it felt that way throughout the week. Good for them. It was refreshing to see fans cheer in unison, embrace their players, and act as if victory was not expected but would be vigorously celebrated.

So now as I pack for tomorrow's flight home, I take with me memories of an amazing week in Ireland and feeling strangely settled at the thought of the USA leaving the cup in the very appreciative hands of the Europeans.
     
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