Growing Golf in Austria: What Rome Changed for Sepp Straka Ryder Cup

Sepp Straka sits down ahead of his second Ryder Cup to describe the unique nerves of that first-tee shot in Rome (“unlike anything”), how he manages pressure with routine, and why at Bethpage Black he’ll lean on teammates more than crowd energy. He shares how becoming a new dad reshaped his prep, why he feels “100% Austrian and 100% American,” and how Luke Donald’s communication helped through a chaotic playoff stretch. Plus: the boom of golf coverage in Austria, Europe’s continuity from Rome, and what makes the songs and culture different on each side.