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The most important thing that happened on the opening day of the Ryder Cup occurred in the back room.
Friday’s weather delay of seven hours, 18 minutes prompted Ryder Cup officials to make major alterations to the playing schedule in an effort to finish Sunday night, weather permitting. The changes limit captain flexibility and probably favor Europe because all players will compete in the six foursome matches in the second session Saturday.
European captain Colin Montgomerie certainly liked the new plan.
“I think I have more of a foursomes team than a four-ball team,” Montgomerie said. “I’m quite happy with it.”
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