By Stephen Hennessey
There was a lot on the line at last weekend’s Ryder Cup at Le Golf National. The repercussions of the American loss not only affected players and fans of Team USA and Team Europe, but two of the most storied golf resorts in Europe and the United States were anxiously awaiting the results.
Officials from Pinehurst Golf Resort and St. Andrews’ Old Course decided to re-up a bet that started with the 2016 Ryder Cup. With the Americans earning the victory at Hazeltine, a flag from Pinehurst No. 2 flew high at the Old Course in 2016 the day after the win.
So there it is folks, fluttering proudly. Congrats again to @RyderCupUSA and to @PinehurstResort on your victories. #RyderCupWager pic.twitter.com/oayfjvlUxY
— St Andrews Links (@TheHomeofGolf) October 3, 2016
And on Monday, it was Pinehurst’s turn to fly the flag of the opposition at the 18th hole at No. 2:
A bet is a bet, and today we are honored to fly the flag from the 18th hole of The Old Course at @TheHomeofGolf on the 18th of Pinehurst No. 2.
We look forward to #RyderCupWager3 in 2020. pic.twitter.com/ar0vOh1ZUW
— Pinehurst Resort (@PinehurstResort) October 1, 2018
We applaud the marketing teams on both sides of the Atlantic for having fun with the wager. We have a feeling the wager will be on again in 2020 at Whistling Straits.