?Don?t Tell the Americans?: Secret Confession Stumps Ryder Cup Captain as Michael Jordan?s 26YO Tradition Threatens to Die

It’s been decades since Michael Jordan turned into a golfer. Apart from basketball, the 6-time champion is famously known for his love for golf. Something that has fascinated Jordan from the golfing world is the Ryder Cup. Surprisingly, patriotic Mike did not hesitate to choose sides for the upcoming tournament. Placing his own country down, His Airness?chose his favorites with a strong reason to back his pick. As the news about his dinner with a golf legend has hit the news, a few interesting facts from it have stunned many.?

Just 5 days ahead of the tournament, Jordan not only chose his new favorite but also revealed that this year will be different from the last 26 years.

Michael Jordan’s dinner with Luke Donald revealed a few stunners

The Ryder Cup hosts an international battle between veterans. The competition is sky-high and so is the pressure. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea. This uniqueness is what made Jordan fall in love with the tournament. Though the States have some fierce competitors, MJ has made a new pick this time.?

Golf legend Luke Donald who had a dinner with Jordan, revealed a few notable facts. Jordan made it clear, he doesn’t have?any hopes for the Americans.

Donald said, “He [Jordan] tipped Europe to win,” and added,?”That’s what he told me but maybe don’t tell the Americans that.”?

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Sadly for Donald, it’s all over the news! Yet, that was not the only highlight of Donald’s dinner with the Chicago Bulls legend. The 46-year-old also shared that the sports icon will not be at Marco Simone, Rome to witness his most favorite golf tournament.?

According to reports, this is the first time Jordan will be missing the Ryder Cup since 1997.?

Michael Jordan loves the Ryder Cup

It’s a 26-year-long tradition that Jordan has put an end to. The streak is over, and the Ryder Cup participants will not have the NBA legend as an audience.

Jordan fell in love with the tournament soon after he was introduced to it in 1997. Unlike other tournaments, Jordan revealed that the Ryder Cup has a silent crowd who talk trash at the right time.

This trash talk from the audience is what exactly makes this a highly competitive tournament. Well, the 60-year-old NBA legend is a fan of it.?

However, Jordan will not be there to witness it. What is your take on Jordan’s pick on the Europeans? Share it in the comments below.?

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