English golfer believes the showpiece occasion might function a welcome distraction. PHOTO: AFP
LONDON: Tommy Fleetwood on Saturday mentioned he desires the Ryder Cup to supply a “shining light” for sports activities followers after the coronavirus.
Europe’s conflict with the US is scheduled to be performed at Whistling Straits in September.
That date stays doubtful because of the pandemic however Fleetwood, who hopes to be a part of the European staff, believes the showpiece occasion might function a welcome distraction.
“I think there are certain events that would be an amazing torch for a turn in how the world is getting on and the Ryder Cup would be one of them that is like a shining light at the end of the tunnel,” Fleetwood instructed the BBC.
“It’s clearly a really attention-grabbing one by way of that qualification. For me I’m advantageous if it stayed as it’s in the meanwhile so I don’t thoughts both manner if it was to be performed.
“But it should take its full course. The Ryder Cup is an event people dream about and sometimes it can only happen once.”
The Masters and PGA Championship have been postponed due to the well being disaster, with doubts in regards to the British Open going forward as nicely.
“I think there are five events really, the majors and the Ryder Cup, whatever happens it is going to work around those events I would guess,” Fleetwood mentioned.
“And nevertheless that works I don’t know. These are those that everyone shall be eager to get going and we are going to see how that goes and the way folks plan that out.
“They are in constant conversations every day to see what the options are. Whatever happens I think those will be the ones that get put front in line.”
