Colsaerts' milestone, the Miracle of Medinah revisited & lessons in leadership from an England rugby legend

September 16, 2025·1 hr 10 min·5 clips

Nicholas Colsaerts shares insights from the Miracle at Medinah and his role in the upcoming Ryder Cup.

This episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast, hosted by Jamie, features professional golfer and Ryder Cup hero Nicolas Colsaerts. Colsaerts reflects on his career and his role in the 2012 "Miracle at Medinah" European Ryder Cup victory. The conversation also looks ahead to the upcoming Ryder Cup at Bethpage, where Colsaerts served as a vice-captain for Team Europe in Rome two years ago. The hosts discuss Alex Norén's recent victory at the BMW PGA Championship, which was his second win at that event. Norén defeated Adrien Saddier in a playoff, following his win at the British Masters a few weeks prior, marking his first victories in seven years. Colsaerts notes he has known Norén since they were 16, having played together in amateur competitions and the Jacques Léglise Trophy. He states Norén has often flown under the radar despite his achievements, which now include being the Swedish golfer with the most wins on the DP World Tour. The episode highlights Colsaerts' own milestone, as he is set to make his 499th DP World Tour start this week at an event where he is a past champion. He will then make his 500th appearance in a few weeks at St Andrews, known as the home of golf. Colsaerts expresses he is always flattered to share insights about the Ryder Cup, specifically the events at Medinah 13 years ago. He recalls his role as a vice-captain in Rome, where he was known for leading the "Viking Thunderclap" celebration each day. The podcast sets the stage for a detailed recollection of the dramatic European comeback at Medinah, where the team overcame significant odds to win on American soil. Colsaerts is positioned to offer a unique insider's perspective on team dynamics and leadership from both a player and vice-captain's viewpoint. The tone is conversational and nostalgic, blending recent tournament analysis with personal reflections and historical sports storytelling. It adopts an interview style, with the host guiding the discussion through Colsaerts' career highlights and memories. Golf fans, particularly those interested in the Ryder Cup's history and European team dynamics, will find this episode compelling. Listeners seeking only current tournament news or technical swing analysis might find the extensive retrospective sections less engaging.

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