Farmingdale, New York
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There is no such thing as a polite golf clap at the Ryder Cup — the noise from the galleries can be deafening.
Unlike the typical calls for “quiet please” at any other tournament, players often tee off against a crescendo of noise and the fans show their appreciation with songs of praise; the atmosphere of this biennial event feels much more like a Premier League derby match than anything else.
“It really is an environment that you want to experience as a player,” said the European captain Luke Donald to CNN Sports. “I think these guys embrace that. They thrive in it. They’re looking forward to hearing the noise out there.”
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