Europeans get a taste of Bethpage mood over PA systemLuke Donald says tournament has ‘massive importance’Luke Donald gave his potential Ryder Cup players a taste of what to expect at Bethpage as he hailed the “massive importance” of this week’s Team Cup. Footage posted on social media showed players forced to listen to chants of “U-S-A, U-S-A” over the PA system before practice rounds at Abu Dhabi Golf Resort.The Team Cup, which effectively filled the gap left by the Seve Trophy, was revived in 2023 to boost Europe’s chances of regaining the Ryder Cup, a move which paid off with a resounding victory under Donald’s captaincy in Rome. Donald will captain the side again in New York in September – where a hostile atmosphere is expected – and is also overseeing the Team Cup, where Francesco Molinari will bid for a second win as captain of Continental Europe against a Great Britain and Ireland side led by Justin Rose. Continue reading...