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Brandt Snedeker comments could motivate European Ryder Cup team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 11:19 PM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Brandt Snedeker comments could motivate European Ryder Cup team

Summary

During the U.S. Presidents Cup tournament, captain Brandt Snedeker initially expressed concern over his team's performance but later celebrated their remarkable comeback, which included the best Sunday singles showing in the event's history. Snedeker's statement that the U.S. team 'is going to be a problem in Ireland' is seen as potential bulletin board material for the European Ryder Cup team. This quote may add pressure on U.S. Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk ahead of next year's event in Ireland.

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By the Numbers

•U.S. leads International team 10½-7½ at Presidents Cup.
•Snedeker initially criticized his coaching performance.
•Team achieved historic comeback on Sunday.
•Snedeker claimed U.S. team will be tough in Ireland.
•European Ryder Cup team may use Snedeker's comments as motivation.

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11:19 PMYahoo Sports — Did Brandt Snedeker just give the European Ryder Cup team bulletin board material?

What they're saying

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In the euphoria of the U.S. Presidents Cup team's impressive comeback, Sneds might have just made things harder for U.S. Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk next year in Ireland
— Yahoo Sports

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