Bill Elliott: Ryder Cup diary Friday

Bill takes a look at a disappointing opening day for team Europe

Ryder Cup tee markers

NOT exactly going to plan is it? Still thrilling though. Some of the golf

played in the afternoon four balls was as good as I have seen in these

didn't know they had.

Until that moment it had been overwhelmingly America's day. Good on them

right now. You have to make them favourites but don't despair of a European

"America threw a great first day at us but the golf over the last hour

particularly was just fantastic, " said Faldo. "We may be down in points

but we're up in spirits because the way it all ended. We'll be ready to

have our own great day now." Watch and, hopefully, enjoy from here on in. I

know I will. Pity about Ben Curtis though. Isn't it?

Neil Tappin
Editor

In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he has also presented many Golf Monthly videos looking at all areas of the game from Tour player interviews to the rules of golf. 

Throughout his time with the brand he has also covered equipment launches that date back well over a decade. He clearly remembers the launch of the Callaway and Nike square drivers as well as the white TaylorMade driver families, such as the RocketBallz! If you take a look at the Golf Monthly YouTube channel, you'll see his equipment videos dating back over a decade! He has also conducted 'What's In The Bag' interviews with many of the game's best players like Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm. Over the years, Neil has tested a vast array of products in each category and at drastically different price-points. 


Neil is currently playing: Driver: TaylorMade Stealth Plus Fairway Wood: Titleist TSR2 Hybrid: Titleist TS3 Irons: PING Blueprint S (4&5), PING Blueprint T (6-PW) Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM7 50˚, 54˚, 60˚ Putter: Odyssey Triple Track Ten Ball: Titleist Pro V1X