2008 Ryder Cup-winning captain at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, Paul Azinger reacted to Brooks Koepka’s criticism of the spirit of team competition
“I’m not sure he really enjoys the Ryder Cup”, said Azinger. “If so he better give his place to someone who loves the Ryder Cup. “
Koepka, who has competed in two Ryder Cups in his career, recently criticized the Europe – US showdown. “Going from an individual sport to a team competition I find that strange and confusing.” notably entrusted Koepka in an interview with Golf Digest.
I have learned to take responsibility for the shots I hit each week but this is a bad shot made by another player that leaves me in a bad position.
Brooks Koepka
The quadruple major winner who speaks without a filter added: “When I won my match that I did my job, what do you expect of me? I’ve learned to take responsibility for the shots I hit each week but this is a bad shot from another player that leaves me in a bad position. The hole is lost ”.
The 31-year-old also regrets the way the collective works. “It’s so far from my usual routine. I can barely see my (personal) team. Sometimes I don’t even have time to go to the gym, no time to decompress. ”
For Azinger these statements prove that Brooks Koepka is not particularly thrilled with the idea of representing his country in this competition format and that he should make it public and leave his place. “Brooks is one of the most sincere players on the tour. If he doesn’t want to be there he should say so. ”
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