Ryder Cup 2016 - Official Thread

[FairwayDodger]

Tough for DC, in fairness, the qualification process did him no favours and forced his hand somewhat with his picks. His Biggest mistake was the fourball selections yesterday but he had to name them before the foursomes were finished so that's maybe some mitigation.

 

[Wilson]

I see Westwood as a VC next time along with Clarke. Not sure who the captain will be but Bjorn certainly a good shout. We need to review the selection process and find a way to pick the best team possible but also to pick players in form. I don't think (and just my opinion) Clarke was a good captain, but still better than Faldo.

At the end of it all, the US played better, especially on the greens but there were some fantastic games out there, perhaps none more so than Mickleson and Garcia. If Phil could play like that especially his driving and putting, particularly in majors and he could easily add to his tally. I think we still have the nucleus of a good squad, and the rookies that qualify next time will be better for the experience

First loss in 4 and you want to change the selection process?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Good point! I think my frustration at our now inevitable defeat and the bottle of white have taken their toll.

Agree about the starting the qualification process later - maybe the last season before the matches rather than both. oo:

We have won 8 out of the 11 last Ryder Cups only losing away from home

The selection process has produced multiple Ryder Cup winning teams - why the need to react to one defeat to change the system ?

It was just a time where there was above than normal new blood coming through

 

[One Planer]

I suppose a lesson to take to France is don't be afraid to pick rookies in form.

Some of DC''s pairings were boggling, but his not soley at fault. For professional golfers, some of them major winners, the standard of putting was pretty dire from the Europeans.

As for the next captain? Bjorn would get my vote hands down.

 

[One Planer]

We have won 8 out of the 11 last Ryder Cups only losing away from home

The selection process has produced multiple Ryder Cup winning teams - why the need to react to one defeat to change the system ?

It was just a time where there was above than normal new blood coming through

Maybe we need a task force :smirk:

 

[Wilson]

I suppose a lesson to take to France is don't be afraid to pick rookies in form.

Some of DC''s pairings were boggling, but his not soley at fault. For professional golfers, some of them major winners, the standard of putting was pretty dire from the Europeans.

As for the next captain? Bjorn would get my vote hands down.

I agree with all of that, need to hole some putts!

 

[williamalex1]

I suppose a lesson to take to France is don't be afraid to pick rookies in form.

Some of DC''s pairings were boggling, but his not soley at fault. For professional golfers, some of them major winners, the standard of putting was pretty dire from the Europeans.

As for the next captain? Bjorn would get my vote hands down.

What about captain Poulter ?.

 

[One Planer]

What about Poulter ?.

Yes, but not yet.

To Europeans he is Mr Ryder Cup but he needs to learn think more tactically than just with his heart on his sleeve.

I firmly believe he will will make an excellent captain, just not yet.

 

[User62651]

Monty or McGinley again for captain for me, people who've done it before and won before. Why a novice each time?

Hope the French are up for the next one, needs a big passionate crowd to work as an event.

 

[super hans]

What about captain Poulter ?.

Poulter has the passion, but as a human being, he's a rocket - no way

 

[williamalex1]

Poulter has the passion, but as a human being, he's a rocket - no way

It's a rocket some of them needed

 

[lobthewedge]

Watched the half hour special about mcginleys captaincy last week, unbelievable the amount of though and detail of planning that went into gleneagles (even down to the colour of fish in the tank in the team room!).

 

[super hans]

It's a rocket some of them needed

they surely did, but i think some need a cuddle as well, and Poulter doesn't strike me as the cuddling kind

 

[ger147]

We have won 8 out of the 11 last Ryder Cups only losing away from home

The selection process has produced multiple Ryder Cup winning teams - why the need to react to one defeat to change the system ?

It was just a time where there was above than normal new blood coming through

The selection process has changed during that period.

 

[davemc1]

My one an only thought on this thread :thup:

Patrick Reed, Mciroy, and Thomas Pieters where the absolute superstars from this. Loved Kouch as well.

Best team won, hope they all have a good bevy together tonight!





After all, who wants to play 36 in a day

 

[Liverbirdie]

I honestly dont think I seen Richie Cunningham miss a putt all weekend. Ok its selective by the TV companies what they show, but Snedeker didnt miss a putt. He was The FOOOONNNZZZZZZZ

 

[Slime]

Wow.
Thoroughly enjoyed tonight's serving of golf.
McIlroy, Reed, Pieters, Lefty & Garcia were all sensational.
The USA deserved their victory and it was largely due to their astonishing putting performance.
I thought the crowd behaved much better too.
The only downer was some of the inane posts on this thread by two utter imbeciles ........................ but we all know who they are.
Great golf, the best I've ever seen.
Thanks to both teams.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Monty or McGinley again for captain for me, people who've done it before and won before. Why a novice each time?

Hope the French are up for the next one, needs a big passionate crowd to work as an event.

Just mentioned on Sky our rules have changed to were you are only allowed one go as Captain now.

 

[williamalex1]

they surely did, but i think some need a cuddle as well, and Poulter doesn't strike me as the cuddling kind

I'm free :rofl:

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Pieters looked like he had played RC's for years, a proper cool character that smashes it a mile.

The two Spaniards were superb too, I love Garcia it's a shame he hasn't kicked on and won majors from the potential he had, I hope Rafa kicks on now he's got ability that Lad.

Westwood should never be in the RC team again, his record is shocking.