Pin-seeker
Well-known member
I wouldn’t be unhappy with Westwood.
Ryder Cup 2025 - All matters
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Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
As he isn't a member of the DPWT right now an awful lot of things need to happen .......
I didn't realise that. That probably knocks him out of it. I think you must need an idea of what preparation is needed before taking the job on.
irip
Head Pro
I think it might be best for everyone if Luke called it a day now.
If he does it again and it goes wrong it could tarnish a fantastic reputation and would mean a new captain for an away Ryder cup.
I like the idea of Molinari personally
If he does it again and it goes wrong it could tarnish a fantastic reputation and would mean a new captain for an away Ryder cup.
I like the idea of Molinari personally
Agree with this totally. As much as anything, I see it as an honour to be captain, a thank you almost. It should be shared around senior golfers, they should 'get their turn'. I'd personally prefer a one go only situation, whatever the result, but maybe that is a bit out of step now.
irip
Head Pro
I think if you win your home one you should be allowed to have a go at winning away as well.
One thing I would do is cut the number of vice captains to 4.
We seemed to have more assistants than players this year.
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
Think they settle of 5 with them being able to have one for each group , then one with the guys that didn’t get picked and also he can be one that can move around groups etc
HampshireHog
Assistant Pro
Feels like it will be a missed opportunity if they can’t find an Irish Captain next year. If they can’t I’d go for Jimenez he’s always entertaining.
Also Garcia paid his fines so presumably could be welcomed back, would be a good pick for 4 years time.
Also Garcia paid his fines so presumably could be welcomed back, would be a good pick for 4 years time.
Orikoru
Tour Winner
But you wouldn't back against him still playing in the team in two years' time would you?
Personally I think the favourite must be Francisco Molinari. Vice-captain this time, great Ryder Cup history, and unlikely to play his way back into the playing team at this stage.
I do think it'll be shame if the LIV defectors don't have a path back to captaincy. I never thought I'd see a world where Poulter wasn't captain someday, or Westwood.
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
Nobody stepped in when things started getting nasty.
No condemnation or public announcements
Very little support from Course stewards, did anyone else notice the almost complete lack of 'Quiet Please' paddle signs.
They could have done an awful lot to ease the situation but that would probably be viewed as 'unpatriotic'.
Mind you as it was NY the should probably had some paddles saying 'Shut up you M
>>S'Burnsey
Well-known member
Nobody stepped in when things started getting nasty.
No condemnation or public announcements
Very little support from Course stewards, did anyone else notice the almost complete lack of 'Quiet Please' paddle signs.
They could have done an awful lot to ease the situation but that would probably be viewed as 'unpatriotic'.
Mind you as it was NY the should probably had some paddles saying 'Shut up you M
I still don't think the course had the 'final say', but the comment was all about flogging beer, which has passed now as a daft thing to say.
Wilson
Head Pro
The only strong candidate is Tiger, IMO. I have to say I like the idea of Horschel, even though he's never played a Team event, what about bringing Stricker back and using him as a base to build, maybe start to bring the likes of Spieth on board as VC in prep for Captaincy?
Orikoru
Tour Winner
They could do a lot worse than bring Stricker back in, since they won with a record score in 2021. That was some achievement.
Looking back on that one - can anyone remember why USA got 6 picks and we only got 3?? Seems odd to hamstring ourselves in that way. I can't remember what the reason was.
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
Maybe WHS and putting GP cards in has made them solo golfers .
Just a thought.
This is individual golf and losing the habit of 4bbb.
They have had this longer than us.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Each side determined their own qualification process...there were times we only had 2 picks....
I think it's going to stay y and 6 for a while now....
Orikoru
Tour Winner
Yeah I remember there being less picks than now, but I misremembered this one and thought the two sides always had the same number of picks - since that would make sense. More picks is definitely better I think (although this year it would've made no difference to the team).
bobmac
Major Champion
I think what the European team achieved was massive.
Winning the Ryder Cup in New York against all the ''distractions'' was just awesome and a huge accomplishment.
And to recognise the achievement, I'd like the team to be able to keep the Cup for an extra 2 years. Postpone 2027 until 2029.
Just reward.
I won't hold my breath though
Winning the Ryder Cup in New York against all the ''distractions'' was just awesome and a huge accomplishment.
And to recognise the achievement, I'd like the team to be able to keep the Cup for an extra 2 years. Postpone 2027 until 2029.
Just reward.
I won't hold my breath though
BubbaP
Occasional Player of Golf
Think the European Tour were having a stab at encouraging the better players to spend more time away from the PGAT - but later realised that horse had bolted and winning the RC is more important to them financially.
Depreston
Club Champion
Did I see colsaerts had just retired as well?
