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They probably didn't bat an eyelid. Some like the spotlight, others don't. He's earnt it after dragging single handedly the team back at Medinah
Poulter - Play him again before Sunday?
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They probably didn't bat an eyelid. Some like the spotlight, others don't. He's earnt it after dragging single handedly the team back at Medinah
Hacker Khan
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I'd argue it was single handed. Again a nice media creation to build up a myth. He did play extremely well, but there were others that contributed.
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His 5 birdies turned that match around and gave Europe a vital point and the momentum
That contribution alone was a key factor is helping Europe win and that's been confirmed by the players - it gave them a massive boost
There is no media myth
pokerjoke
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I think the difference with Poulter is that if you listen to say Rose or Rory, who is world number 1, they go out of their way to say it is a team game, they are just one part of the team etc etc. Where as Poulter, whilst he does not overtly say it, does try and cultivate the image of him being the main man, the postman, The Ryder Cup hero etc etc.
Which is fine if you back it up with actions. But as soon as you do not and play very poorly for most of the the 2 rounds then the haters will come out. As I have done.
How can anyone who really supports Europe hate Poulter.
He wears his heart on his sleeve,like seve did theres absolutely nothing wrong with that.
gdc
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Great display of driving by Rory on the back nine.
Piece
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This. Poults five birdies in row turned around a 1 down two to play scenario. It could have been 11-5 going into Sunday. McIlroy was the baggage in that game.
Poults didn't win the cup but certainly dragged Europe from a position of no return.
Wayman
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I wasn't slating him actually
I was saying come on you let your mouth go now show the Americans what you made of #biggob
Bit of banter you have took it as slating him!
Hacker Khan
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In the after match interview Stenson went out of his way to say how well Rose played, even though Stenson played very well as well and did contribute.
Where as Poulter, who had played mostly very poorly and had to be carried round for most of it, did not acknowledge Rory's contribution to the match and his general excellence. In fact Rory did more bigging up of Poulter's 2 holes he made some kind of contribution on, then Poulter did of Rorys other odd 15.
That the me is the difference, too much me me me and a lack of class.
But of course other views are available
Rory - "Late Delivery" . Quality
In the after match interview Stenson went out of his way to say how well Rose played, even though Stenson played very well as well and did contribute.
Where as Poulter, who had played mostly very poorly and had to be carried round for most of it, did not acknowledge Rory's contribution to the match and his general excellence. In fact Rory did more bigging up of Poulter's 2 holes he made some kind of contribution on, then Poulter did of Rorys other odd 15.
That the me is the difference, too much me me me and a lack of class.
But of course other views are available
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Rory - "Late Delivery" . Quality
In the after match interview Stenson went out of his way to say how well Rose played, even though Stenson played very well as well and did contribute.
Where as Poulter, who had played mostly very poorly and had to be carried round for most of it, did not acknowledge Rory's contribution to the match and his general excellence. In fact Rory did more bigging up of Poulter's 2 holes he made some kind of contribution on, then Poulter did of Rorys other odd 15.
That the me is the difference, too much me me me and a lack of class.
But of course other views are available
Haters will hate
triple_bogey
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Rory - "Late Delivery" . Quality
In the after match interview Stenson went out of his way to say how well Rose played, even though Stenson played very well as well and did contribute.
Where as Poulter, who had played mostly very poorly and had to be carried round for most of it, did not acknowledge Rory's contribution to the match and his general excellence. In fact Rory did more bigging up of Poulter's 2 holes he made some kind of contribution on, then Poulter did of Rorys other odd 15.
That the me is the difference, too much me me me and a lack of class.
But of course other views are available
Up his own crack springs to mind here..............He literally believes his own hype. :thup:
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Which hype is that ?
If it's in regards the Ryder Cup then he has backed that up with his play
JustOne
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All we can do is sit back and see if Poulter can win a point tomorrow - if he does then I don't think we are in a position to criticise.
As long as we win the Ryder Cup then it doesn't really matter who did what. I've always felt a bit sorry for Peter Hansen who scored no points in Medinah.... but does it matter? Poulter has already beaten him by ½pt. Surely the eye should now be on Gallacher.
As long as we win the Ryder Cup then it doesn't really matter who did what. I've always felt a bit sorry for Peter Hansen who scored no points in Medinah.... but does it matter? Poulter has already beaten him by ½pt. Surely the eye should now be on Gallacher.
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Hacker Khan
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You have been watching the last 2 days haven't you? Sure you're not watching a Medina DVD?
Just a simple 'Thanks to Rory for helping me out when I was not at my best, he played very well' and I would like him a whole lot more. You know, a bit of acknowledgement of the fact it's a team game.
triple_bogey
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His Majors hype... :rofl: Of course I'm talking about his RC/Postman media hype. Luke Donald has also backed up his play and excluding this years RC, has a better winning points % than Poulter. Suppose the media make a program about him and give him a moniker. Maybe Luke shall now be known as ''The Courier''?
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The only thing that matters is the overall match
Poulter with McIlroy produced when required
You keep looking to slate and critisize looking for something to have a go at him for - I'll continue to look to cheer every point or half point we gain
That half point was crucial -Poulters two hole burst was crucial
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His Majors hype... :rofl: Of course I'm talking about his RC/Postman media hype. Luke Donald has also backed up his play and excluding this years RC, has a better winning points % than Poulter. Suppose the media make a program about him and give him a moniker. Maybe Luke shall now be known as ''The Courier''?
He has proved himself in Ryder Cups already
The hype is real
The points have been delivered
Excluding this RC Poulter has an 80% win ratio
There aren't many that can match that let alone better that
Donald right now is irrelevant
gdc
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To be fair Rory only had about 3 foot for his birdie on 16.
his chip in was vital though.
his chip in was vital though.
Hacker Khan
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Yup half a point from 2 matches. Plus his partner from the 1st day who was on a hot streak of form has not played since as he lost all his confidence after playing with him. I bet the yanks are going 'Ooooh I'm really scared of The Postman. Not as scared at the crowd should be who line the fairways when he misses yet another fairway with his drive, but I'm still scared'
By the way mods, I realise I am just being deliberately obtuse and argumentative for the sake of it now so I'll bow out. But sometimes LP has that effect on you.
And the ironic thing is that I actually think Poulter is great for the game as he will draw youngsters in.
North Mimms
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I think Poulter added "second class" !!
AmandaJR
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Rory - "Late Delivery" . Quality
In the after match interview Stenson went out of his way to say how well Rose played, even though Stenson played very well as well and did contribute.
Where as Poulter, who had played mostly very poorly and had to be carried round for most of it, did not acknowledge Rory's contribution to the match and his general excellence. In fact Rory did more bigging up of Poulter's 2 holes he made some kind of contribution on, then Poulter did of Rorys other odd 15.
That the me is the difference, too much me me me and a lack of class.
But of course other views are available
I do agree with that somewhat but Poulter never seems to have learnt the usual bland, cliche after match comments many golfers have...
