The Ryder Cup Was a Kick in the Nuts — And Golf Needs to Fix Itself | Colt Knost w/ Straight Facts

Serious golf talk—no shouting, just data. Trey Wingo sits down with CBS analyst Colt Knost to dissect the Bethpage Black Ryder Cup: why Europe’s foursomes dominance and conversion rates decided the first two days, how the “envelope rule” should evolve into a true 13th-man substitution, whether Keegan Bradley deserves another shot as captain, and why Tiger Woods isn’t a cure-all.

They also tackle PGA Tour scheduling (hello, Brian Rolapp), shrinking fields vs. underdog drama, and whether the Presidents Cup should be scrapped to give Team USA two full years to prepare.

Plus: what LIV Golf actually changed—Rahm, Bryson, Brooks, DJ, Hatton—and why performance, not politics, determines selections. If you want informed, stats-driven insight that respects your intelligence, you’re in the right place.

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00:00 Analyzing the Ryder Cup Outcome
03:59 The Envelope Rule and Its Implications
07:01 The Emotional Weight of the Ryder Cup
09:51 PGA's Communication Missteps
12:54 The Role of Fans and Crowd Behavior
15:58 Strategic Decisions and Team Dynamics
18:50 Rethinking the President's Cup
21:51 Future Leadership in the Ryder Cup
24:41 Ryder Cup Dynamics and Captaincy Challenges
27:36 The Pressure on Top Players in Team Events
30:44 The Impact of LIV Golf on Team Selections
33:25 PGA Tour Scheduling and Its Implications
37:23 The Future of Golf: LIV vs. PGA Tour
40:52 The Competitive Spirit of Golfers
46:00 Engagement and Community Building