Question of the week [Aug. 8-14]: What will be the keys to winning the 2025 Ryder Cup?
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Putting. Who will make the most putts and the timing of when they are made.
Rick Garrison
Port Saint Lucie, Florida
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I think one key will be for the Americans will be to get out to a lead. The fans on Long Island are mercurial, as well as extremely vocal, and could easily turn on their team if things go poorly early.
One huge factor now is the proliferation of gambling sites. Money, along with national pride, will be on the line. Having paid huge money on a ticket and then losing money on a missed USA putt could produce a negative crowd reaction. These pros are not used to being booed, especially on their home turf.
Vinny Mooney
Poughkeepsie, New York
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Like all team sports, playing with your partner and making sure one plays somewhat conservatively while the other is more aggressive. Matching players' strength with a contrasting style. In singles, getting ahead early.
Art Williams
Luzerne, Pennsylvania
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I see two major keys for the U.S. winning the Ryder Cup:
1. Making key putts. And many of those may be for par. Be first in the hole to make birdie.
2. Win the first match in each session.
Barry Duckworth
Knoxville, Tennessee
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