Controversy with Ryder Cup ‘envelope rule’ that helped Europe win
The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black has just concluded, but the first debate has already opened, which has to do with the curious 'envelope rule', which had only been used on two occasions since it was established in 1979. The rule is quite unique, as it states that the captains of the United States and Europe put the name of a golfer in an envelope that is only opened if a player from the opposing team is injured and cannot compete in the final round of singles. In this case, each team receives half a point. During the first two days there is no problem, because an injured golfer can be replaced before a match starts by any other member of his team.Europe finished the second day of the Ryder Cup with a score of 11.5 to 4.5. Before […]