#Sunset in Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World

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[chocolatecoffeeandcats]

🎶 Welcome to New York, it’s been waiting for you 🎶

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[mermaidenmystic]

“The New Colossus” (1883)  

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame. "Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”

~ Emma Lazarus (Jewish-American author of poetry, prose, and translations, as well as an activist, 1849–1887)

“The Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World; French: La Liberté éclairant le monde) is a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor in New York, in the United States. The copper statue, a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States, was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and its metal framework was built by Gustave Eiffel. The statue was dedicated on October 28, 1886.”

[themarrero]

Image of the Statue of Liberty take from New York Harbor at sunset, the island and statue itself a national monument is under the auspices of the National Park Service from my archives capture back in 2018. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from our French comrades back in 19th Century. The idea in 1865 of a monument for the United States was first proposed by Frenchman Edouard de Laboulaye. It took a decade for that concept to percolate into a real proposal with sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi commissioned to design a sculpture with the target completion 1876, the centennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States. The original proposal for the monuments name was “Liberty Enlightening the World” and would be a joint endeavor between France and the United States. The United States would build the pedestal for the monument but struggled mightily for the capital to build said pedestal. The French had issues raising capital for the statue as well. Regardless of the financial issues Bartholdi realized the structural integrity of his massive statue was beyond his artisan knowledge, so he sought knowledgeable help and commissioned Alexandre Gustave Eiffel (designer of the Eiffel Tower) who designed a massive iron pylon and the metal skeletal secondary framework that would be required to put this massive memorial together. After a final push from newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer that poked directly at the American middle class and the wealthy the necessary funding for the pedestal was raised and the pedestal was finished in the spring of 1886. The statue actually was finished in France in 1884, reduced into 350 individual pieces that arrived in New York Harbor summer of 1885 on French frigate “Isere”. So, in October of 1886, 10 years late for the Declaration of Independence centennial celebration New Jersey’s own United States President Grover Cleveland oversaw the dedication of the completed monument. #developportdev @gothamtomato @developphotoweek @getolympus #excellent_america @nationalparkservice @nationalparkgeek @statueoflibertynyc @statueellisnps @gatewaynps @bheventspace @bhphoto @nycurbanism @nybucketlist #statueofliberty (at New York Harbor) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAv0jsOJyQR/?igshid=17za8q6v0vmdg

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[theinfinitedivides]

whelp, look what my "Hamilton" obsession has done to me now--i present to you the... HAMILPAPERS!!!

these are mobile wallpapers that i made with some of my favorite lyrics from every song. (yes, i said every song. does it sound like i stuttered?) they fit all screens (since i made them as posters, except for the first and last wallpapers of each set that are desktop-oriented) and can easily be trimmed to fit your background if it doesn’t automatically--trust me. i've tried 😂

my goal is to release a set of these every day for 46 days (and yes, that includes weekends) so that my Hamilton-loving self can have a variety of wallpapers with handy lyrics whenever i decide to suddenly blurt out the rap of “guns and ships.” (i’m taking this horse by the reins making redcoats reDDER WITH BLOODSTAINS)

today’s song: ALEXANDER HAMILTON, CAUSE THAT SONG SLAYS (and also because it’s the first song in the musical, so there)

i'll list the names of the paintings that i’ve used below, in order of appearance:

a view of nevis from st. kitts -- nicholas pocock // alexander hamilton, hamilton: an american musical

harbor scene at sunset -- claude lorrain // alexander hamilton, hamilton: an american musical

alexander hamilton -- john trumbull // alexander hamilton, hamilton: an american musical

unveiling of the statue of liberty enlightening the world -- edward moran // alexander hamilton, hamilton: an american musical

new york harbor -- alex kircher // alexander hamilton, hamilton: an american musical

these are all free to download--if you use these as profile pics or headers, please give credit to me and reference this post when necessary.

next up: aaron burr, sir // hamilton: an american musical

#hamilton #the Hamilpapers #day 1: alexander hamilton #i'm so exciiiited #the soundtrack is my jam atm and all i want to do is make wallpapers from the lyrics #my personal favorite in this set is either 'my name is alexander hamilton' or 'in new york you can be a new man' #anyway imma be going #enjoy these lovelies <333

[travelwithstephen-blog]

4 Underrated US Vacation Spots You Should Visit Before You Die

https://www.bookotrip.com/sights-and-shores/4-underrated-u-s-vacation-spots-you-should-visit-before-you-die/

The United States had 75.9 million tourists visiting its shore, of which most tourists try to visit the most common tourist destinations in the country like the Empire State Building, New York City, Niagara Waterfalls, Statue of Liberty and so on and so forth. The main reason for such an astronomical increase in tourism is the availability of airtickets at affordable rates making it accessible to a larger crowd. Online ticket booking sites have cut the middle man along with rising competition among travel carriers across the world has resulted in the dramatic decline in ticket fares. Traveling and exploring new places is a mental exercise that refreshes one’s mind and body. It brings joy and life back to people, in fact taking a long vacation is associated with what is now globally referred to as inner engineering, where it gives people an opportunity to reboot their lives.

Sedona, Arizona

Grand Canyon is one of the most popular attractions for tourists across the world, people visit it for its pictures beauties and its magnificent sunset. Overcrowded tour packages and a steady flow of travelers from across the world have put a dent in the serenity, silence and the calmness that the grand canyon shares with one’s sole.

Sedona a couple of hours south of Northern Arizona offers an equally beautiful spectacle, most travelers use the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to fly into Sedona, it is the 11th busiest airport in the world with an annual 35 million visitors passing through the tarmac. Sedona is just a 2 hour (119 miles) drive from the airport, with about 1500 flights arriving and departing from the airport on a daily basis, it is pretty much an easy destination to reach.

Sedona is home to beautiful red sandstone rock formations as a result of weathering and erosion sculpting the rock. Nature is the mother of all artists, and artists across the world get inspiration from her. The city offers a lot of biking, hiking, and rock climbing opportunities, some of the must-see places in Sedona involves Cathedral Rock, Boynton Canyon, Devil’s Bridge, Boynton Canyon, Airport Vortex/Mesa. The rock formations resemble the beauty and serenity that the Grand Canyon offer in absolute silence, in fact, you will probably find a few hardcore mountaineers and nature lovers on your exploration. By spending time here, you will experience a sense of calmness and enlightenment or a sense of sheer joy.  

Quick Save Money on Travel Tip1:

Always look for round trip plane tickets while booking for a vacation, as it would significantly reduce the overall cost of the flight ticket.

Glacier National Park, Montana

The Alchemist written by Paul Coelho, tells the story about a shepherd named Santiago who met a wise man claiming to be the king of a faraway land, intrigued by the wise man’s saying, the young boy decided to sell his sheep and go on a journey in search of the treasure the old man had claimed to possess. At the end of the story, the boy comes back wondering far and wide disappointed to the very place he started his journey, the story ends with Santiago digging a hole at the base of the tree and surprisingly finds a treasure trow full of gold coins. This story is what every American who has gone to Glacier National Park, Montana would think about. Today in the US, people have a craving to visit the Swiss Alps, to get an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery and the fresh air that comes along with it, but the lesser known gem lay hidden under their eyes. Most American travelers resemble the shepherd in the story searching for scenic beauty abroad when you could, on the other hand, enjoy similar sensations at an affordable rate near you.

Glacier National Park is located in the northwest corner of Montana along the Rocky Mountains. Glacier National Park can be reached through the air, Glacier Park International Airport is the best way to reach the location, and for people who enjoy road trips, it is a 10-hour drive from Seattle, and for people living in Calgary Canada, it is a 6-hour drive, lucky I guess!!!!.

A road spanning 50 miles crosses the Continental Divide at Logan Pass while traveling this route the visitors are treated with beautiful sceneries that include gorgeous glaciers, breathtaking waterfalls, colorful wildflowers, scenic valleys, picturesque mountain chains and if lucky, the visitors do get an opportunity to enjoy the wildlife as well. If you do not have your personal travel arrangements, Red Bus Tours and complimentary Shuttle Services are also available at your disposal. Start early, as it gives a better chance of animal sitting, and to drive a loop, it is possible to drive from ST. Mary to West Glacier along the Going to the Sun Road then travel along Highway 2 to Highway 89 to return to St. Mary. Glacier’s weather is often variable, people can experience a difference of up to 10 degrees Celsius while traveling from Logan pass to its lower elevations.

Save Money on Travel Tip 2:

Plan ahead of your trip and book in advance for your vacation, target Black Friday airline deals and cheap Thanksgiving flights as it would help you gain access to sweet deals.

St. Augustine, Florida

If you are a person who likes a bit of history and enjoy old charm then St.Augustine is the best place for you. St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the U.S., the place is filled with beautiful old buildings, charming European architecture exuding aristocracy and elegance. The visitors are treated with old brick-lined streets, with centuries-old buildings, St. Augustine has lots to offer with its rich history dating to as long as 450 years, there’s something for everyone.

Using Jacksonville International Airport is the best choice for any visitor to reach St. Augustine, it is a 50-minute drive from here to the settlement. For the adventurous visitor, the settlements offer numerous outdoor activities like golf courses, state parks, beaches, hiking, horseback riding, boating, and more. There will never be a dull moment during the trip as there is a lot of activity that you could participate and enjoy, in fact, there are activities for everyone. The beach lovers are going to enjoy the beautiful sunshine and the calm environment, certainly a beach lovers paradise.

St. Augustine, will certainly excite you by the old warm charm of the buildings, horse carriages, beautiful European style courtyards and multicultural food native to the settlement. The food is delicious and there is plenty of options for visitors to stay, in fact, there’s room for all budget categories. The beautiful European hamlet in the middle of the United States is a curiosity in itself, and what makes it a must watch is the ability and determination of the people in the settlement to hold own to their proud European roots.

Save Money on Travel Tip 3:

Try browsing through the various online sites and look for airline special deals, most of these deals will help make a quick saving. I was fortunate to get a $100 off on business class tickets, as part of an airline special deal, it certainly helped me to make an upgrade.

Big Sur, California

Burnouts in the workplace are very common in today’s highly competitive work life, and taking a break to be with nature is considered the best medicine by doctors across the world, and in America, incidents of burnouts are now a common health risk faced by millennials. Big Sur is a biodiversity hotspot with lovely beaches,  picturesque mountains and a laid back lifestyle, an enriching experience that will bring back the love and joy of life. Visitors have been found meditating the beaches to nourish the inner consciousness. Peaceful, serene, calm are the best words to describe Big Sur, natures well-kept secret.

Monterey Airport is 30 miles from Big Suis, it has direct flights from Las Vegas, Nevada, Phoenix, Colorado, Denver. There are connecting flights from San Jose and San Francisco International Airports, making the destination easily accessible through the air. Visitors enjoy a classic drive through Highway 1, a twisty road passing through Big Sur delivering scenic beauty and plenty of photo ops, this is indeed nature’s gift to humanity.

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[glorioustidalwavedefendor]

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame With conquering limbs astride from land to land Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame. „Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!“ cries she With silent lips. „Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me: I lift my lamp beside the golden door.“

"The New Colossus" is a sonnet by American poet Emma Lazarus (1849–1887). She wrote the poem in 1883 to raise money for the construction of a pedestal for the Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World).[2] In 1903, the poem was cast onto a bronze plaque and mounted inside the pedestal's lower level.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_Colossus

#The New Colossus #Emma Lazarus #some people would so well to remember certain things about their own history #otherwise one might accuse them of hypocrisy #...

[aaknopf]

In her biography, Emma Lazarus, Esther Schor traces the multi-faceted life of the woman who gave memorable voice to the American promise: her childhood in a large, Sephardic Jewish family; her friendship with Ralph Waldo Emerson; her literary criticism and translations from the German; her poems satirizing and excoriating anti-Semitism; her activism on behalf of the refugees arriving at New York in the early 1880s (sometimes two thousand per month), not only writing on their behalf but visiting with them and fighting for their access to education and employment. The passage below finds Emma on a trip to Europe--where she meets James Russell Lowell and Robert Browning, among others—just months before she returns to American and, for the first time in her life, sails into New York Harbor.

Excerpt from Emma Lazarus

    In May 1883, while Emma was taking tea with London literati, Chase and his fellow painter J. Carroll Beckwith, both instructors at the Art Students League, agreed to curate an exhibition. The goal was to raise funds toward a pedestal for Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi’s monumental Liberty Enlightening the World, a gift from the people of France to the United States. The brainchild of the liberal French statesman Laboulaye, the statue was an attempt to subvert the royalist image of France under Napoleon III, showing instead a republican face for the world to admire. Laboulaye, a historian and admirer of the United States, calculated that the statue would be more welcome in an American harbor than in a French one, but to most Americans the statue seemed a very French affair. Congress quailed at a gift that imposed a huge financial burden, agreeing in 1877 to fund only the erection of the statue, its maintenance, and an unveiling ceremony—without alcohol. By 1883, Richard Morris Hunt’s pedestal on Bedloe’s Island was already half complete; in Paris, the statue was ready to ship. But theatrical, musical, and sporting benefits, not to mention direct appeals to Gilded Age captains of industry and grandes dames, had yielded only two fifths of the required funds. Even the raised hand of Liberty, planted in Madison Square Park after its debut at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, drew more ridicule than cash. As Montague Marks, editor of the Art Amateur magazine (and later the husband of Emma’s sister Agnes), put it, “The torch in the hand of the absent goddess suggests the idea of an immense double tooth which has just been extracted from some unfortunate mastodon, and is held aloft in triumph by the successful operator. . . .”

    Emma Lazarus had never visited the workshop of Bartholdi in Paris; except for the torch, she had only glimpsed the statue in photographs. But she was one of two poets to whom the writer Constance Cary Harrison turned in assembling a portfolio of writings and sketches to be sold at the exhibition. Years later, Harrison recalled:     I begged Miss Lazarus to give me some verses appropriate to the occasion. She was at first inclined to rebel against writing anything “To order” as it were, and rather mischievously let play the summer-lightning of her sarcasm upon her friend, “the Portfolio fiend,” and the enterprise in general. “Besides,” she added, “if I attempt anything now, under the circumstances, it will assuredly be flat.” “Think of that Goddess standing on her pedestal down yonder in the bay, and holding her torch out to those Russian refugees of yours you are so fond of visiting at Ward’s Island,” I suggested. The shaft sped home—her dark eyes deepened—her cheek flushed—the time for merriment was passed—she said not a word more, then.     Like Stedman’s recollection of persuading Emma to write about the Jews, Harrison’s memoir was written years after the fact. As hard as it is to trust the veracity of either memoir, it is unwise to dismiss them; Emma Lazarus thrived on a joining of supple minds, whether in conversation and correspondence or in the acts of translation and criticism. Whatever Harrison’s role in linking the statue to the refugees, it was the sonnet itself that transformed Liberty Enlightening the World into a new sort of colossus altogether.      Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,      With conquering limbs astride from land to land;      Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand      A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame      Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name      Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand      Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command      The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.      “Shall stand”—only this future verb, now that both sonnet and statue have hardened into institutions, reminds us that these were once words of prophecy.

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[junker-town]

Tiger Woods is now 'Golf Saban' and other things we learned at the USA's Presidents Cup win

The 2017 Presidents Cup was another uncompetitive bore but it wasn't completely uninteresting. Some observations beyond just the golf shots and match results.

You've already digested a full meal of content on how uncompetitive the 2017 Presidents Cup was and how this American team was one of the best ever and just getting started on what could be a decade of dominance. While the competition was a bore, watching the U.S. team light it up, really from the top of the roster to the bottom, was impressive and worth watching.

We don't need to re-hash all the specifics of a lopsided four-day match play event, but here are some notes beyond the actual golf shots and matches that I gathered from a few days at Liberty National.

These matches feel different with Tiger roaming

Watching Tiger was the most enjoyable and entertaining part of the Presidents Cup. If I'm being honest, I probably never appropriately appreciated watching Tiger play when we had him at his peak. I was younger, dumber, and could not put things in context all that well. Now with him mostly out of public view in the sport, the rare occasions where he does pop up seem so special and carry a certain weight. And that includes when he never swings a damn club.

In all contexts, it was a entertaining to watch him and listen to him and just see him.

It's fun to see all our shitty little jokes on the fantasies of Tiger leading SEAL missions in some remote corner of the globe looking a little closer to reality with him marching the course wired up with comms line earpieces and carrying a TrackMan briefcase that could be some sort of mobile command unit. This will never not be funny or get old.

It's cool to see him become this sherpa guide to what is clearly a superpower of a 20-something group of players coming up in these events. Tiger has likely the greatest golf brain in the history of the game, and has to feel less threatened leaking some of that brilliance to players who can't use it against him in his prime. On Saturday, I called him Golf Saban: he's got the best 'croots, puts in an obsessive attention to every single detail, has no real time for all the media and promotional nonsense that comes with these exhibitions, and is the driving captaincy force behind what is now two straight methodical blowouts (and even mixed it up with an official after what he thought was a bad call). We already knew "process" was one of his go-to words and from all accounts, the way he prepared the team and himself as a captain for last year's Ryder Cup was nonpareil. The way he threw himself into the role was a motivating and contributing factor to the team's success at Hazeltine, and that appeared to be the case again this year. Process and preparation.

He seems to love it too -- US captain Steve Stricker hinted that Tiger was getting as much out of it as the team, telling the New York Times, "This is a two-way street." Tiger having a real purpose in this game, both for him and us, is something we need for the next 20, 30, or 40 years.

It's moving to see him celebrate with colleagues and competitors, so many of whom he was often trying to destroy on the golf course. We're thinking mostly of Phil Mickelson here, with whom Tiger had a ... we'll use ... contentious relationship. Tiger did not have a particularly strong desire to be friends with anyone on Tour, but especially someone hailed as a potential all-time great. Phil played a role in the two being frosty at times too. Now we're in the sunset of both careers, and the two seem legitimately happy to be paired up as the brain trust reformatting how American team golf is organized and outfitted for the next decade or two. I don't care if this is soft as hell, but it's moving giving all the history and scar tissue we have with these guys and they have with themselves.

I'll take "Things I never thought we'd see" for $500, Alex. #PresidentsCup http://pic.twitter.com/dcJiRs9xrZ

— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) October 1, 2017

Tiger Woods fist pump for Phil Mickelson at President’s Cup http://pic.twitter.com/DZvpTfXHLa

— Tiger Woods Fans (@TigerQuestfor19) September 29, 2017

A business convention

The location, a short ferry ride from Wall Street, may have had something to do with it. But walking around Liberty National was an entirely different experience from the Ryder Cup, and really any major championship or golf tournament I've been to.

This felt like more like a convention for "important looking" people to entertain each other or network about "important" things. The amount of finely pressed slacks and button-down shirts exceeded anything I've seen at any other golf tournament. The point felt more like an arena for corporate schmoozing and the attendant golf event was simply an outlet to congregate and for it to happen at this place.

With that kind of vibe permeating the grounds, it's hard to hype the crowds as having some sort of impact in a way we might thought when it was announced this was coming to New York. That kind of scene may be reserved for Bethpage and the 2024 Ryder Cup. The first tee scene was fun, but the crowds tapered off throughout the course. It may have just been the difficulty of navigating this particular venue. But at the Ryder Cup, every match is five to 10 deep along the ropes. Here, that happened maybe around just one or two marquee matches, and sometimes not even at those bigger matches.

When Justin Thomas holed out from the bunker at the 14th on Friday afternoon, he exhorted the crowd to get into it and the response felt, to be honest, subdued. The 14th hole this week, which is the 18th during normal club play, was supposed to be the highlight hole, an arena running up into the clubhouse with captivating views. But the hospitality suites lining the hole and surrounding the green just muted the atmosphere a bit and the response to Thomas' hole-out was a bit flat.

Have. A. Day. @JustinThomas34 from the sand to the bottom of the cup #PresidentsCup http://pic.twitter.com/YjdxMgNU9O

— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) September 29, 2017

There were crescendoes here and there, but that flatness existed across the course in my observation.

The Ryder Cup certainly has a corporate schmoozing element to it too, with brand partners and hospitality on the course. But it also has the massive livewire crowds and grandstands enveloping each match. The Prez cup was not that and this is, of course, fine. The purpose of the Presidents Cup can be more business-centered, and it doesn't have to be a same as the Ryder Cup. Just don't oblige the hype about the "rowdy NYC crowds" making this unlike any scene in golf. Maybe that changes in Australia in 2019 or Charlotte in 2021.

Epcot National

Again, critiquing or praising the venue of Liberty National needs to be done with an understanding of this event's purpose. The cup is a largely made-for-TV exhibition and this course was great for TV. You saw the hundreds of pictures and videos all week already, but I really cannot overstate how stunning the vista is from Liberty National.

As a course, it felt inauthentic. One colleague compared it to Disney World and there was definitely an amusement park, albeit an extremely high-class one, feel to it. This was a dump that they filled up, tarped over, and built an emerald golf course, man-made lakes, and a glistening glass clubhouse on top of for $250 million, among the most expensive courses ever built. There are towering walls of concrete, a din of sirens, shipping and truck fumes, and then there's a lush green shade of a perfectly manicured golf course. Nothing about this feels like it was cut and shaped out of the natural land provided and that's how you end up with the inauthentic feel.

It worked just fine for match play, although I'd argue there's way too much water on the course. Red paint hazard lines are running everywhere and indeed, there were stretches were it felt like every other highlight on the broadcast was of a world-class player dumping one in the drink. There were some complaints about the routing leaving us with two par-3s in the final three holes, but I thought that added a funky element I didn't mind.

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images

The views of the Statue of Liberty and downtown Manhattan cannot be oversold.

Again, this comes back to the purpose of this thing — it's not the Walker Cup at a classic LACC. It's big business and TV entertainment. The views were inspiring and stunning and I think the course worked fine for these purposes.

Irreconcilable differences?

The tones of the winning and losing press conferences at these team events are always so fascinating to watch. Press conferences usually don't matter in golf, but they're entertaining and enlightening at these match play contests. Aside from the usual lighthearted partying in the USA winner's press conference (gasp, even Jordan Spieth cursed!), I thought the most notable aspect was the contrast in captain's comments on just where this event may be going.

First came Ernie Els, a veteran of these events, assistant captain this year, and rumored to be the next head captain of the International team in 2019 at Royal Melbourne. On multiple occasions, Els used the phrase "going back to the drawing board" with the PGA Tour. It's clear the International side does not feel like the current arrangement, in which the PGA Tour owns and operates the entire event, is setting up most equitably for them. "We just want to feel that we are being treated fairly and that we get something going our way a little bit," Els said.

We heard repeated refrains about how the Internationals feel they're at a disadvantage not getting to play every year, or less often, as the American team. They also want more control from the PGA Tour, and Els cited scheduling, golf course setup, and team selection process as areas where that could be taken.

The Big Easy also specifically cited "less matches and less points" as something that would be beneficial to the International side — the thinking goes that less points and less matches mitigates the International side's lack of depth compared to the USA.

This is where the contrast between captain's press conferences seemed most stark. The usually understated and diplomatic Stricker was pretty direct when asked if there should be format changes or points reduced.

No, we had the format change for South Korea, and I don't know how many points that we needed to reduce, but I think it's fair. I mean, we weren't really too happy with the reduction of points to start with. We wanted an event that kind of allowed all our players to go out there and play.

So yeah, I don't see anything changing.

Stricker added that they all voted against the reduction in Korea, "and the points system was still changed — ultimately, it doesn't seem like it would be up to us."

So it would appear that after this last blowout, we're headed for a showdown over the rules and format. It again puts the entire viability of the competition on trial, how it's run, and who runs it.

The Fanatics

It's great to have an International voice and superfan group involved in this thing, from Columbus to Korea to NYC. But I have serious questions about who is backing and underwriting this operation. Are you telling me this group spends thousands of dollars to travel the globe every two years to watch their team get its ass kicked? It seems like the people investigating George Soros paid protesters should spend their time digging into the Fanatics' operation.

I think they're a nice element to the competition and creative with their chants, but I need to know more of the why and how behind it.

Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images

A subsection of The Fanatics cohort watches their beloved International team at the Presidents Cup in Jersey.

Phil's brutal honesty

Standing on the green immediately following another Sunday singles match win, Phil Mickelson let loose this howitzer of a quote.

We have a dynamic here that is different than I've seen, and that is these young guys are not only great players, fiercely competitive, but they have a quality that's taken me decades to acquire, and that is they are genuinely happy for each other's success.

Piggybacking for the Phil-Tiger observations from above, I think that sheds light on why the USA struggled for so many years in the Ryder Cup and why they seem set up so well for the future now.

Creating a new identity

The blowout reignited all the takes about how the Presidents Cup is a useless competition and I've certainly hit some of the issues with it in the notes above. Maybe being on the ground up close for a couple days imbued me with some empathy I didn't know I had, but the PGA Tour does bust its ass at this thing and is hustling to make it as strong as possible (there are, of course, motivating economic interests too!).

I think it would be stupid to do away with it or completely overhaul it. Team golf is the best — this is an incontrovertible fact. Make some tweaks, give more power to a home team, figure out a temporary way to make it more competitive. The lack of International depth is always cited as the reason why it's not competitive, but their best players have not played well either at many of these, including this year with Hideki Matsuyama and Jason Day. This core group of USA 20-somethings looks dominant, but there will be a swing when the Internationals have a run.

The PGA Tour carving out an identity that's more than "not the one that's as good as the Ryder Cup" may be the biggest Prez Cup task. The Tour has done this really well with The Players, an event that now has the self-confidence beyond trying to force an identity as the "fifth major" into something that occupies its own totally unique space in the game. Maybe it means some format tweaks, or schedule tweaks, or qualification tweaks. But even after this past blowout, I'm hopeful there is a future for the Presidents Cup.

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The New Colossus 

By Emma Lazarus Inscribed inside the Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World

“Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land;

Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand

A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame

Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name

Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand

Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command

The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.

"Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she

With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,

Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,

The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,

I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

Mother of Exiles. Photo by Carlo Allegri / Reuters.

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