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August 15, 2026 | Edition #399

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Good evening. Changes are not always acceptable. But they're inevitable. Team USA's Ryder Cup captain shares the same view. And once you hear his proposition, you might agree with him, too. We'll break down all of that, Justin Rose's class act, and Jordan Spieth's seemingly unusual recovery shot, and more in today's edition.

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The 2027 Ryder Cup captain questioned the established system and its effectiveness. A new points system will be in place to select the best players who will travel to Adare Manor.

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