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Daily Record
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Jose Maria Olazabal gets honest over Ryder Cup vice captaincy as Spaniard joins team seeking US away day glory
Jose-Maria Olazabal admits he had New York trepidation before agreeing to extend his incredible run at The Ryder Cup. The 59-year-old has accepted European skipper Luke Donald 's invitation to join the fight for away glory over the United States at Bethpage. Olazabal was the last Euro winning captain in America at Medinah 13 years ago and links up with the squad having also played in seven from 1987 to 2006 and also been vice leader four times, the last of which came in Rome as Donald's side won in 2023. The Spaniard went with his heart, but confessed taking his time before saying yes to join Thomas Bjorn and Edoardo Molinari in the valued backroom team. Olazabal said: 'It is wonderful news. When Luke approached me and asked me about the possibility of being a Vice Captain again, I have to be honest, I thought about it for a while because being in New York, it's not going to be easy. 'But the Ryder Cup is very close to my heart. I have wonderful memories about this event so I said yes. 'I think Luke did a wonderful job in Rome and I believe he will do a very good job this time round too. 'He took care of absolutely all the details: players, caddies, families. It was wonderful to see some of the lines he came up with and the images from past champions. 'It was great also to see him working the way he did during the week, being so close to the players. It was fantastic to be part of that Ryder Cup team. 'It's really hard to win away from home in the United States. In New York, we know the crowds are going to be very loud and the golf course will be set up in favour of the US team, we'll have to handle that, too. 'I think there is not any bigger challenge for a golfer than facing a Ryder Cup away from home and we have to be mentally prepared for that.' Donald, who will be bolstered by having the likes of career Grand Slam-winning star Rory McIlroy in his side, said: 'I am delighted to welcome Jose María back to the vice captain role. He is synonymous with European golf and the Ryder Cup and everything it represents. So to have him back as part of my backroom team is incredibly positive for us. 'He bleeds blue and gold like nobody else. His passion for the Ryder Cup is second to none. He is just an inspiration to so many players, which made such a difference in Rome. 'It's also extremely important for us to know we have the last Captain to have won on foreign soil on our side. 'I was part of that team as a player and got to witness his never-give-up attitude and the inspiration he drew from Seve that week. 'There might be some tough times in New York when we all need that experience, that passion and that mentality.'
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Opinion - Why Trump's supporters trust him on tariffs — for now
President Trump recently announced a series of sweeping global tariffs, with rates sometimes shifting by the day. Although the precise timing and extent of these tariffs remain unclear, many experts believe that they could lead to an economic downturn. In the face of immediate market turmoil, Trump has described these policies as a trade-off of short-term pain for long-term gain. He has asked for the patience of the American public, claiming, 'Jobs and factories will come roaring back into our country, and you see it happening already. We will supercharge our domestic industrial base.' Despite a temporary pause on some of the tariffs, the market turmoil continues. So far, congressional Republicans have been relatively mute about the economic repercussions, betting big that Trump's supporters will trust him, at least in the short term. Indeed, our research suggests that Republicans might be correct to believe that Trump's base will accept economic pain for the promise of future gain. This is not the first time that Trump has asked his supporters for patience and broad latitude in trade policy. In 2018, the first 'Trump trade war,' he announced tariffs on China, leading China to retaliate by limiting purchases of agricultural products. Prices for crops like corn and soybeans immediately dropped, leading to a 20 percent increase in farm bankruptcies in 2019 compared to the previous year. Many farmers abandoned the tariffed crops and invested in alternative crops. Meanwhile, Trump assured farmers, 'We have all the cards, we're going to win.' In polling, farmers expressing support for the president were quite optimistic about the prospect of trade war success. This was not just talk, as we found when writing a recently published academic article. Using satellite data provided by the Department of Agriculture, we tracked the crop-planting of farmers before and after the start of the trade war. On average, we find that farmers swiftly decreased their planting of tariff-affected crops, such as corn and soybeans. This suggests a risk-averse concern for their bottom line, along with a general belief that the trade war would get worse before it got better. However, farmers in Trump-supporting areas took a different path. These farmers were much more likely to continue business as usual, planting tariffed crops as if the prices had not changed. This suggests that Trump-supporting farmers believed the president's claims that the trade war would come to a swift end. These business owners were willing to stand by the president in hopes that the short-term pain would indeed yield long-term gains. They were literally willing to bet the farm on it. If the 2018 trade war is any indication, it is likely that Trump's base is willing to accept some short-term suffering. Recent polls suggest that Republican voters are particularly supportive of Trump's emphasis on imposing tariffs on imported goods, as they believe tariffs will benefit the economy in the long run. Seventy-eight percent of Republican voters favor the tariffs, and more than half believe they will bring prices down. This optimism might provide Trump with some tailwinds in the short run. However, it remains to be seen how long Republican supporters' patience will last. Bipartisan groups in both chambers of Congress have introduced bills to rein in presidential tariff power, although Republican leadership eventually fended them off. If economic projections are any indication, this trade war could be longer-lived and more costly to Americans than in 2018. Also, unlike the 2018 trade war, it is unlikely that government subsidies will be able to rescue all of the economic losers. The patience of the public could eventually erode. But a short-term bet on the support of Trump's base has a basis in reality. Shannon P. Carcelli is an assistant professor in the Department of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland, College Park. Kee Hyun Park is a postdoctoral research associate at Arizona State University. In July, he will join the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore as an assistant professor. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
16-04-2025
- Business
- The Hill
Why Trump's supporters trust him on tariffs — for now
President Trump recently announced a series of sweeping global tariffs, with rates sometimes shifting by the day. Although the precise timing and extent of these tariffs remain unclear, many experts believe that they could lead to an economic downturn. In the face of immediate market turmoil, Trump has described these policies as a trade-off of short-term pain for long-term gain. He has asked for the patience of the American public, claiming, 'Jobs and factories will come roaring back into our country, and you see it happening already. We will supercharge our domestic industrial base.' Despite a temporary pause on some of the tariffs, the market turmoil continues. So far, congressional Republicans have been relatively mute about the economic repercussions, betting big that Trump's supporters will trust him, at least in the short term. Indeed, our research suggests that Republicans might be correct to believe that Trump's base will accept economic pain for the promise of future gain. This is not the first time that Trump has asked his supporters for patience and broad latitude in trade policy. In 2018, the first 'Trump trade war,' he announced tariffs on China, leading China to retaliate by limiting purchases of agricultural products. Prices for crops like corn and soybeans immediately dropped, leading to a 20 percent increase in farm bankruptcies in 2019 compared to the previous year. Many farmers abandoned the tariffed crops and invested in alternative crops. Meanwhile, Trump assured farmers, 'We have all the cards, we're going to win.' In polling, farmers expressing support for the president were quite optimistic about the prospect of trade war success. This was not just talk, as we found when writing a recently published academic article. Using satellite data provided by the Department of Agriculture, we tracked the crop-planting of farmers before and after the start of the trade war. On average, we find that farmers swiftly decreased their planting of tariff-affected crops, such as corn and soybeans. This suggests a risk-averse concern for their bottom line, along with a general belief that the trade war would get worse before it got better. However, farmers in Trump-supporting areas took a different path. These farmers were much more likely to continue business as usual, planting tariffed crops as if the prices had not changed. This suggests that Trump-supporting farmers believed the president's claims that the trade war would come to a swift end. These business owners were willing to stand by the president in hopes that the short-term pain would indeed yield long-term gains. They were literally willing to bet the farm on it. If the 2018 trade war is any indication, it is likely that Trump's base is willing to accept some short-term suffering. Recent polls suggest that Republican voters are particularly supportive of Trump's emphasis on imposing tariffs on imported goods, as they believe tariffs will benefit the economy in the long run. Seventy-eight percent of Republican voters favor the tariffs, and more than half believe they will bring prices down. This optimism might provide Trump with some tailwinds in the short run. However, it remains to be seen how long Republican supporters' patience will last. Bipartisan groups in both chambers of Congress have introduced bills to rein in presidential tariff power, although Republican leadership eventually fended them off. If economic projections are any indication, this trade war could be longer-lived and more costly to Americans than in 2018. Also, unlike the 2018 trade war, it is unlikely that government subsidies will be able to rescue all of the economic losers. The patience of the public could eventually erode. But a short-term bet on the support of Trump's base has a basis in reality. Shannon P. Carcelli is an assistant professor in the Department of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland, College Park. Kee Hyun Park is a postdoctoral research associate at Arizona State University. In July, he will join the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore as an assistant professor.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Seve still inspires as Rahm chases second Masters title
Former Jon Rahm of Spain plays a shot during a practice round before the 2025 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club (Richard HEATHCOTE) Former Masters champion Jon Rahm says the mystique of Augusta National has an extra dimension for Spanish golfers still inspired by Seve Ballesteros, the first European to win the coveted green jacket. Advertisement In 2023, Rahm became the fourth Spaniard to win the Masters, after Ballesteros in 1980 and '83, Jose Maria Olazabal in 1994 and '99, and Sergio Garcia in 2017. "I think it all started with Seve," Rahm said Tuesday as he prepared for a practice round ahead of Thursday's start to the 89th edition of the Masters. "I think he set that essence, and it can't be a coincidence that the last two Spanish players to win it both won it on what would have been Seve's birthday. "There's definitely something here going on with him and with all of us, and I think it's something we can all feel." Advertisement Rahm will be hoping some of that Seve spirit can help him get off to a solid start in the first major championship of 2025, after a disappointing showing in last year's majors amid his move to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit in December of 2023. Rahm finished tied for 45th in his Masters defense last year. He missed the cut at the PGA Championship and withdrew from the US Open with a foot injury before finishing with a share of seventh at the Open Championship. "Not my favorite major season last year, that's true," Rahm said. "Didn't play great here, didn't play great at the PGA, and wasn't even able to tee it up at the US Open. "I was very happy to finish up there at The Open on a very challenging week. At least set the tone hopefully for this year, and feel like I'm playing much better golf coming into this week." Advertisement Rahm won the individual championship in his debut LIV Golf season -- bagging the $18 million bonus prize. - Full Spanish four-ball - He has yet to win in 2025, but started the year with a runner-up finish in Riyadh and has since added four more top-10 finishes and says he's "feeling really, really good about this year in general." Rahm was heading out on Tuesday afternoon for a practice round alongside Olazabal, Garcia and Spanish amateur Jose Luis "Josele" Ballester -- who is making his Masters debut after following his 2023 European Amateur championship victory with a win in the US Amateur last year. Advertisement "Full Spanish four-ball with Ollie, Sergio, Josele," Rahm said. "Quite special to be able to share the stage with two past champions, with Ollie, which I spent basically two and a half hours asking Ollie to tell us stories because he has a story for every tree that has been on property and shots that he's seen and things like that -- same with Sergio." While Ballester is getting his first taste of Augusta National, another Spaniard has actually joined the ranks of Spanish champions at the fabled Georgia club this year as Carla Bernat Escuder won the Augusta National Women's Amateur last week. "Spanish players being known for being rather creative with good short games, I think that's usually a recipe that works really well at Augusta National," Rahm said. "There's no surprise that there's now five champions here." bb/js
