The patriotic furor and the passion and pageantry of a Ryder Cup has turned it into a rock concert, where the first-tee intensity is second to none.
The fans are the 13th man.
They are part of what makes the event so great and one of the greatest scenes in all of sports.
The 2020 rendition of this biennial event was postponed till 2021.
Ryder Cup fans
Fans line up on the second fairway during a practice day at the Ryder Cup at…
Fans line up on the second fairway during a practice day at the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, in Haven, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Ryder Cup fans
A Team USA fan shows his support with an American flag tucked into his hat during…
A Team USA fan shows his support with an American flag tucked into his hat during practice rounds for the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wisconsin. (Photo: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports)
Ryder Cup fans
A fan watches from the first tee during a practice day at the Ryder Cup at…
A fan watches from the first tee during a practice day at the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, in Haven, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Ryder Cup fans
A fan wears patriotic clothes during a practice day at the Ryder Cup at the Whistling…
A fan wears patriotic clothes during a practice day at the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, in Haven, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
2018 Ryder Cup
United States fans cheer on the 15th hole during the Ryder Cup Friday morning matches at…
United States fans cheer on the 15th hole during the Ryder Cup Friday morning matches at Le Golf National. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
2018 Ryder Cup
Europe fan cheer on the 14th holeduring the Ryder Cup Saturday after matches at Le Golf…
Europe fan cheer on the 14th holeduring the Ryder Cup Saturday after matches at Le Golf National. Mandatory Credit: Ian Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
2018 Ryder Cup
United States fans during the Ryder Cup Friday afternoon matches at Le Golf National. Mandatory Credit:…
United States fans during the Ryder Cup Friday afternoon matches at Le Golf National. Mandatory Credit: Ian Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
2018 Ryder Cup
Europe fans pose for a picture during the Ryder Cup Friday afternoon matches at Le Golf…
Europe fans pose for a picture during the Ryder Cup Friday afternoon matches at Le Golf National. Mandatory Credit: Ian Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
2018 Ryder Cup
USA fans watch on the first hole during the Sunday singles matches at Le Golf National.…
USA fans watch on the first hole during the Sunday singles matches at Le Golf National. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
2018 Ryder Cup
Fans cheer on the first tee during the Ryder Cup Saturday Morning matches at Le Golf…
Fans cheer on the first tee during the Ryder Cup Saturday Morning matches at Le Golf National. Mandatory Credit: Ian Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
2018 Ryder Cup
USA fans on the first tee during the Sunday singles matches at Le Golf National. Mandatory…
USA fans on the first tee during the Sunday singles matches at Le Golf National. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
2018 Ryder Cup
Europe fans cheer during the Ryder Cup Saturday afternoon matches at Le Golf National. Mandatory Credit:…
Europe fans cheer during the Ryder Cup Saturday afternoon matches at Le Golf National. Mandatory Credit: Ian Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
2018 Ryder Cup
Europe golfer Ian Poulter takes a selfie in a fans costume during the Ryder Cup Sunday…
Europe golfer Ian Poulter takes a selfie in a fans costume during the Ryder Cup Sunday singles matches at Le Golf National. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
2018 Ryder Cup
Europe fans on the tenth green during the Ryder Cup Sunday singles matches at Le Golf…
Europe fans on the tenth green during the Ryder Cup Sunday singles matches at Le Golf National. Mandatory Credit: Ian Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
