Ryder Cup: Obama pays tribute to Palmer, but no kiss for Fowler? May 27, 2017 Leave a comment Golf Equipment Golf, Ryder Cup: Obama tribute but no kiss for Fowler? - CNN.com ( CNN) Presidential approval, the honoring of a golfing great, rowdy mob, and a perfect picture of Rickie Fowler alone among his kissing teammates — Team USA’s Ryder Cup victory had it all. Follow @cnnsport Barack Obama referenced Arnold Palmer, who passed away the week before the tournament, after Sunday’s 17-11 victory ended the Americans’ run of three successive defeats against Europe.