Name: Zach Johnson on the pressure he faces as Ryder Cup captain
Uploaded: 2023-09-12T21:04:55.589Z
Duration: 126 s
Description: Prior to the 2023 Fortinet Championship, United States Team Captain Zach Johnson discusses the pressure he faces while leading an American sports team, after the United States men's basketball team failed to earn a medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The Ryder Cup will be played at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Italy from September 29 to October 1.

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Zach Johnson reflects on his job captaining United States in Ryder Cup

Prior to the 2023 Fortinet Championship, United States Team Captain Zach Johnson discusses the pressure he faces while leading an American sports team, after the United States men's basketball team failed to earn a medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The Ryder Cup will be played at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Italy from September 29 to October 1.

Zach Johnson on the pressure he faces as Ryder Cup captain 

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Zach Johnson on receiving the Payne Stewart Award

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