Unfortunately for the U.S. and for Curtis, he couldn't bottle that '89 magic against Europe. But Curtis's status as a playing editor with GOLF Magazine and GOLFonline prohibits me from ever mentioning his record at the '95 Ryder Cup. So back to my wet-cellent adventure. The unfortunate thing about Oak Hill is that it is hilly, and you can't get from one hole to the next without applying the brakes somewhere. And that can be a problem when the conditions are more suited for mud wrestling than they are for a major international golf event.
Golfers talk about getting up and down.
Well, that day gave new meaning to the phrase getting up and down. The good thing about the rain was that it forced many of us inside, and for me and my good friend Steve, that meant the International Pavilion. Even if you've been in one of those corporate tents at a major championship or another PGA Tour event, I doubt you'll ever find a better selection of beers than you'll find at the Ryder Cup. One thing, however. If I were in a crowded bar and I could pick five people to hang with, I'd make at least four of them Europeans.