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Originally Published 3 months ago — by New York Post
Keegan Bradley advocates for changing the Ryder Cup envelope rule after Viktor Hovland's injury led to his withdrawal, impacting the outcome of the tournament, which was narrowly won by Europe. The rule, which allows captains to designate a player to sit out in case of injury, is criticized for potentially affecting the competition's fairness.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC Sports
After Europe's narrow victory in the Ryder Cup, U.S. captain Keegan Bradley called for a rule change regarding the Envelope Rule, which allowed Europe to replace injured Viktor Hovland with a half-point, a situation Bradley believes should be reconsidered for future competitions.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC Sports
Viktor Hovland's potential injury and MRI could activate the historic Envelope Rule in the Ryder Cup, affecting the final singles matches, as Europe leads by seven points and may need only two more to retain the cup.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ESPN
Viktor Hovland withdrew from a Ryder Cup four-ball match due to a neck injury, raising concerns about his participation in Sunday's singles, with the team considering the envelope rule if he cannot play.