Ryder Cup 2016 - Official Thread

[paddyc]

There seems to be alot of doom and gloom about our chances but I reckon we are going to give them a good spanking Open champion,Master champion, Fed EX cup winner and Olympic champion all in our team. Get behind the team guys, no more pessimism please.

 

[snell]

Just seen Bubba has been announced as a Vice Captain....very interesting choice!!

 

[Fish]

Just seen Bubba has been announced as a Vice Captain....very interesting choice!!

As its being stated on social media, if his (Bubba's) personality wasn't good enough for him to play, how is it right in a VC's role?

As for the pessimists, although we have a dashing of rookies, I think they'll more than step up to the mark and spank the yanks.

 

[Hacker Khan]

Much as I would like the European Tour to win I think the PGA tour will do it this time. I just think there are not enough of the European rookies in decent form, which puts a lot of pressure on the more established players to win all their matches. Which I don't think they will do. I have confidence in Rory, Rose, Stenson to deliver but not overly confident that Garcia, Westwood and especially Kaymer will do enough. 15.5 - 12.5 victory for the PGA tour I think.

Shame that Casey and Knox are not playing as I feel that would make a big difference, but no point crying over spilt milk as the saying goes.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Well I thought the choice of Woods as vice captain was a strange one but adding in Watson as another is prob more strange ?! Cant understand that but then the US don't have a raft of people who have experienced winning either as a player or as a vice captain to pick from

As for the form of the Europeans - I think most over the last month have produced good rounds but then what US players are ripping up trees at the moment ?

But history will always tell us it doesn't matter what the world rankings are or what the form is in a stroke play event , when it comes to the Ryder Cup that all gets thrown out of the window and the Europeans have proven themselves time and time again that when it matters they produce

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Well I thought the choice of Woods as vice captain was a strange one but adding in Watson as another is prob more strange ?! Cant understand that but then the US don't have a raft of people who have experienced winning either as a player or as a vice captain to pick from

As for the form of the Europeans - I think most over the last month have produced good rounds but then what US players are ripping up trees at the moment ?

But history will always tell us it doesn't matter what the world rankings are or what the form is in a stroke play event , when it comes to the Ryder Cup that all gets thrown out of the window and the Europeans have proven themselves time and time again that when it matters they produce

Agreed, the only role I can see for Bubba is cheerleader (non-derogatory) out around the course getting the crowd going! very strange choice.

 

[Big D 88]

Granted the bookies rarely get it wrong (cough cough) i honestly think the prices shouldn't be so vast between both teams. I've had a decent sum on Europe to win at 15/8.
Let's just hope we have a shouting chance come Sunday as I've got a round of golf booked with the lads for 12pm, quick change and shower and back to mine for a ryder cup partaaay. I say party, it'll be drinks cards and loads a shouting at the telly

 

[Hacker Khan]

It must be strange for any US player that is not doing well, seeing the world number 7 who didn't get picked, there watching you, who you know is thinking 'I could have done better than that you moron'.

 

[Spear-Chucker]

It must be strange for any US player that is not doing well, seeing the world number 7 who didn't get picked, there watching you, who you know is thinking 'I could have done better than that you moron'.

Agreed - it's a bizarre choice to select him. I could understand him being there for his golf but not his personality. Good news for Europe though.

 

[USER1999]

How did Bubs not qualify anyway? World number 7, when some of those higher ranked, Day for instance aren't even American. Seems a strange qualifying system to me.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

How did Bubs not qualify anyway? World number 7, when some of those higher ranked, Day for instance aren't even American. Seems a strange qualifying system to me.

Historic world ranking points, I presume, not earned during the qualifying period.

 

[USER1999]

Historic world ranking points, I presume, not earned during the qualifying period.

Which seems a daft method. World number seven should be able to play golf to a good enough standard.

 

[Pin-seeker]

Which seems a daft method. World number seven should be able to play golf to a good enough standard.

But could be massively out of form.

 

[Deleted member 1418]

I am very confident in predicting that Europe will select 8 players to play on Friday morning, with the USA doing the same!

I am also going with a very left-field prediction that come Thursday night, the USA will have 18 Assistant Captains - one per hole and mainly to mitigate against all the broken bones, strained ligaments and vocal chords from all the high-fives, fist-bumps and chanting of U.S.A. at the top of their voices................

...........and that's before the first tee shot is hit!!!

 

[Junior]

Open Champion, Masters Champion, Olympic Champion, Fedex cup Champion.......

Whilst we are not favourites, never under estimate the power of a strong team. If the influence , confidence and belief of these 4 rubs of on the rest then we can win for sure.

Sounds obvious but the RC comes down to who holes the most putts.

 

[Deleted member 1418]

Sounds obvious but the RC comes down to who holes the most putts.

What about 'gimmes'?!!!

 

[Big_G]

Sooooo close now, haven't been this excited since.....well ever

Fly out first thing in the morning, Hazeltine here we come :whoo::whoo:

Now to think up something potato-based to shout out as the players tee-off

 

[Beezerk]

Sooooo close now, haven't been this excited since.....well ever

Fly out first thing in the morning, Hazeltine here we come :whoo::whoo:

Now to think up something potato-based to shout out as the players tee-off

"Yorkshire Pudding!" 😁

Ps lucky bugger.

 

[Deleted member 1418]

Now to think up something potato-based to shout out as the players tee-off

Learn the words to this and sing to your hearts content https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gyx5g5L91tg - sorted! :thup:

 

[Steve Bamford]

5 of the last 7 matches on U.S. soil have been won with a 15-13 or tighter score line. Sure to be another cracker this time around.