Alex Narey: The Fans' View

Golf Monthly Assistant Editor Alex Narey reports on the 39th Ryder Cup from Medinah Country Club

At no other golf tournament does the man in the street play such a vocal part than at the Ryder Cup. In the modern era the fans are relied on; the camaraderie they create with the players makes them a welcome addition and part of the Ryder Cup script. And here, more than anywhere, the deafening - and at times tiring - cries are accepted rather than simply tolerated.

So on Thursday afternoon, just prior to the Cup's opening ceremony, Golf Monthly kicked its way through the beer cans and garbage to handpick eight fans, four of the Stars & Stripes variety and four of the stars, and, well stars variety, to see where the cup is heading and what's going to happen over the next three days...

Matthew Bircham, Birmingham, UK This is going to be one of the best Ryder Cups, with two of the strongest teams. It's Europe for me, by a couple of points. Donald top points scorer.

Drew Adams, Chicago, USA Europe look so strong and a lot of their guys play over here. I think it will be very tight; of course I have to say the US. Woods is going to come good. Chris Morley, London, UK The golf course looks great but there is no rough, and I can see it becoming a bit crazy with lots of birdies. Tough one. US could sneak it. Brian Birkech, San Diego, US I like the look of both teams. The US has some monsters with the driver. The captains will play a huge part, but the US will snatch it.

Luca Menotti, Bari, Italy Europe will do it, and Francesco Molinari will win it for them. Great golf course and the home support have been very friendly. It's going to be such a great week. Roger Samuels, Washington, US Give us Rory and Tiger. Everyone wants to see that; the best two players in the world. Europe look good and they could win it. Is that unpatriotic?

Tom Parish, Brighton, UK Where's the rough? Golf courses are supposed to have rough! Should be a cracker. We've been saving for this for months and I know it will be worth the wait. Europe to win and win well I reckon. Marty Woodage, Chicago, US USA all the way! We have to win this thing. Europe has been the better side over the last few Ryder Cups but this is our year. There are great players on both sides. It's going to be the best.

Alex Narey
Content Editor

Alex began his journalism career in regional newspapers in 2001 and moved to the Press Association four years later. He spent three years working at Dennis Publishing before first joining Golf Monthly, where he was on the staff from 2008 to 2015 as the brand's managing editor, overseeing the day-to-day running of our award-winning magazine while also contributing across various digital platforms. A specialist in news and feature content, he has interviewed many of the world's top golfers and returns to Golf Monthly after a three-year stint working on the Daily Telegraph's sports desk. His current role is diverse as he undertakes a number of duties, from managing creative solutions campaigns in both digital and print to writing long-form features for the magazine. Alex has enjoyed a life-long passion for golf and currently plays to a handicap of 13 at Tylney Park Golf Club in Hampshire.