karlcole
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When will Clarke actually tell us his reasoning behind this afternoons selection shocker?
NWJocko
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Phil, matchplay is 95% (at least) about putting.
How many 2/3/4ft putts has Westwood missed? He's been horrendous on the greens.
Not sure why you need to defend him, isn't personal against you.
Kaymer has been rubbish aswell. God knows why those 2 were put out this afternoon
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Clarke gave an explanation as to his afternoon choices, he went for experience and strength they didn't come through for him though.
Faldono1fan
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I am a big Westwood fan and have huge respect for Kaymer, but quite simply they were not playing well enough compared to the other rookies. I do feel that he felt huge pressure to play Lee more than once on the first 2 days and went on reputation rather than form. Yes Willet was disappointing as well and must take an equal portion of the blame, but why not pick Rafa,Wood,Fitz or Sullivan. They were ALL playing better!!
As i said earlier in the thread, there is an inevitability about Westwood and missing putts, every big stage he is ever on, you see him lining up puts, the WINNERS make and think, here we go again.
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Westwood was the reason that match got as far as it did
And why is it just Westwood getting the stick ?
Did you see the two shockers that Garcia missed ? 4 matches went out today -Rose again had another poor session
I'm defending him because I believe it's unfair to single out one person when it's quite clear there is only about 3/4 players who can hold their heads up fully - the rest have all played well below their level and that's the reason why Europe are currently 3 points behind
Not just because of Westwood.
Clarke went with his experience in a crucial session and it didn't work - the way some of the US players played it might not have mattered who was picked
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Did not quite see all the coverage, Jordan Spieth seemed to be by far the worst player out there, probably over par on his own ball?
paddyc
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Thats ok then!!That makes sense pick players who have experience and playing poorly over inexperience and playing well.T
louise_a
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Westwood has certainly turned out to be a poor pick, makes me wonder if Clark's previous partnership with him clouded his judgement.
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All I'm hoping for tomorrow is some respectability in defeat, which I think is unfortunately what it will be.
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Didn't say I agreed, just posting the reason Clarke stated.
NWJocko
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If you'd actually take in other posts I mentioned Garcias putting/yips earlier :thup:
I also said Katmer was rubbish in the same post you quoted!!!
Why do you feel so defensive about Westwood!?
How old is DC now? He looks like he has aged 20 years in the last 2! and swallowed a hippo
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Clarke trying to push Faldo for worst captain of all time
I think most people have looked at Westwood as he was a pick who many didn't agree with. Once he was selected most people appeared to support him. But after his first session, and the following two it looked that he should be benched til the singles.
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Clearly darren sent him.
FairwayDodger
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Cripes Westwood is putting well today. Did I mention I'd have picked him?
Oh dear I really did speak too soon.
Faldono1fan
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What about Mark James? Far worse than both.
Faldono1fan
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I think another pairing would have beaten Moore and Holmes so saying "It didn't matter who he picked" doesn't cut it. You don't know that for sure.They never got the chance....
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