The entire golfing world has its eyes set on the exhilarating event taking place at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome. It is the Ryder Cup event and the teams of Europe as well as the USA are fighting it out to the best of their ability to gain patriotic honour for their country.

However, the tales of intense brewing rivalries are not only limited to the game of golf. The most crucial and exciting part of the Ryder Cup is the on and off-course rivalry among the players.

Height becomes a cause of battle as Ryder Cup rivalries heat up

The rivalries of the course have taken to the physique and height of the golfers. Let’s take a look at which team wins the battle of heights.

Ludvig Aberg 

The Swedish golfer has already made a name for himself for being the first player to play at the Ryder Cup without appearing in a major championship. He stands out at an impressive 6’3″ as he towers over his American counterparts.

Sepp Straka

Austria’s best golfer to play in the Ryder Cup, Sepp Straka, measures 6’2″, just shy of Aberg. He notably outperformed the 5’9″ tall American golfer Rickie Fowler on day one.

Shane Lowry 

Partnering with Sepp Straka in their victory over the American duo, Shane Lowry stands at a solid 6’1″. The Irish golfer possesses the ideal height and build for the game of golf.

Scottie Scheffler

When it comes to the world’s number one golfer, every minor detail intrigues both the golfing community and the fans. Scottie Scheffler‘s height, too, is no secret. The golfer is notably taller than average, standing at 6’3″, and he fully leverages his height to achieve maximum distance in hitting the ball.

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When it comes to matters of height, Europe clearly holds an advantage over its American counterparts. The American team includes several golfers who fall below the 6-foot mark, such as Rickie Fowler, Justin Thomas, and more.

The European team also has golfers who are not above 6 feet, such as Rory McIlroy who is currently the 2nd shortest golfer on the course with a height of 5’8″ after Brian Harman who is 5’7″. However, when considering the average height, Europe emerges as the taller team and may well secure the Ryder Cup once again this year.

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