After what was surely a sleepless night for many, the much-anticipated first day of the 2024 Hitmen Ryder Cup has arrived. As tradition dictates, players made their customary stop at Bob Evans, just a stone’s throw from Avalon Lakes Golf Course. However, the true surprise of the morning was the unexpected appearance of Team World’s® fearless leader, Benjamin Somerville. All signs had pointed to Nick "Scooch" Ciccone stepping in for Somerville, who was believed to be on long-term injured reserve. Yet there he was, Somerville himself, defying all expectations and rallying his troops.
While it remains uncertain what we can expect from Somerville’s performance, fans were overjoyed at the sight of their leader, willing to sacrifice body and soul for the glory of Team World®. Who knows how the Penn State Captains will react as surely their game plan is now in question. Regardless of the outcome, there is no doubt that the Hitmen Ryder Cup is all the richer with Somerville on the course, clubs in hand and eyes fixed on victory.