The brand new format for golf's prestigious Ryder Cup tournament has been hailed a success on just the second day of the competition. The inclusion of major A-List stars and a serving President had sent both the TV ratings and the attendance figures at the event in City of Newport's Celtic Manor Resort itself, soaring.
The news that the US team were including President Barack Obama had initially been met with scepticism by golfing commentators, but his excellent performance during the opening foursomes, alongside actor Samuel L Jackson, had even veteran Peter Alliss purring contentedly.
Europe, in the form of ex-premier Gordon Brown and TV host Dale Winton, had no answer to the masterful stroke play by the President and official coolest man on the plant, Jackson, who fought back valiantly when Winton tried to foist a hand made, multi coloured waistcoat upon his person.
With Denzil Washington and Bruce Willis teaming up to whup the backsides of comedian Alan Carr (who thoroughly enjoyed the experience, asking if they could play again) and ex-world champion boxer, Chris Eubank, USA led 2-0 after the first sessions.
However, Peter Alliss was left fuming towards the end of the first day, when it was revealed that American TV crews had demanded someone more glamorous and familiar to US viewers and that he would therefore be replaced by Cat Deeley for the remainder of the tournament.
Saturday, 2 October 2010
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