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Ryder Cup Underdogs: From JJ Henry to JJ Spaun with Sean Martin
Episode 258
Why does the Ryder Cup make us care so deeply about even the most obscure of Ryder Cuppers?
In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine welcomes back friend of the program and EMMY NOMINATED Sean Martin (Senior Manager, Content Development at the PGA TOUR) to celebrate the magic of fall golf, preview the Ryder Cup, and share stories of lesser-known names who became cult heroes. From JJ Spaun’s resilience to Rory McIlroy’s emotional connection with fans, they explore how community, history, and team spirit make this event unlike anything else in golf.
The conversation dives into:
- Why fall is golf’s best season
- Sean’s favorite Ryder Cup underdog stories
- JJ Spaun’s comeback and Rory’s emotional pull
- Home-field advantage and Keegan Bradley’s captaincy
- Predictions for Bethpage and future Ryder Cup cult heroes
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Episode Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Fall Golf Enthusiasm
02:42 Golf Seasons: Preferences and Experiences
05:36 Ryder Cup Anticipation and Content Creation
08:13 Highlighting Underrated Golfers in the Ryder Cup
11:12 Obscure Ryder Cup Heroes and Their Stories
19:54 Seve’s Heartbreaking Ryder Cup Experience
21:27 Memora
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