ROME — Word traveled around the Ryder Cup venue, Marco Simone, faster than the fighter jets that whirred over the property during the opening ceremonies on Thursday. In his practice round, Europe’s…
, Marco Simone, faster than the fighter jets that whirred over the property during the opening ceremonies on Thursday.The problem was this: It wasn’t an ace; it was actually Hovland’s second ball played after he’d hit his first in the rough.
Hovland, playing alongside teammates Matt Fitzpatrick, Tyrrell Hatton, Justin Rose and Ludvig Aberg, didn’t see the ball go in, having to rely on the fans around the green, who erupted. He’s making his second Ryder Cup appearance this week after playing in all five sessions last time out in Whistling Straits and going 0-3-2.4
“I would have liked to have done better and put some more points on the board, but this time around I feel like a way more complete player,’’ Hovland said earlier this week.
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