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[Deleted member 15344]

I certainly wouldn’t even start to rule out Garcia yet - the guy knows when to raise his game for the RC and has done , he is player that fits in well with anyone when playing any team format - if Garcia is striking the ball well then I would have him in the team over any of the picks bar Stenson. It’s possible that he knows he already has a pick and is just concentrating on finding the right level of ball striking. Bjorn is going to be very tempted to pick him

 

[PJ87]

I certainly wouldn’t even start to rule out Garcia yet - the guy knows when to raise his game for the RC and has done , he is player that fits in well with anyone when playing any team format - if Garcia is striking the ball well then I would have him in the team over any of the picks bar Stenson. It’s possible that he knows he already has a pick and is just concentrating on finding the right level of ball striking. Bjorn is going to be very tempted to pick him

He couldn’t even raise his game for the majors this year

Look at tiger. Has been alright in parts but come major weekends he upped his game. Top 10 in last 2

Come major weekends for Garcia he missed the cut in all 4 of them!

 

[Grant85]

I certainly wouldn’t even start to rule out Garcia yet - the guy knows when to raise his game for the RC and has done , he is player that fits in well with anyone when playing any team format - if Garcia is striking the ball well then I would have him in the team over any of the picks bar Stenson. It’s possible that he knows he already has a pick and is just concentrating on finding the right level of ball striking. Bjorn is going to be very tempted to pick him

Any time I've seen footage from a previous RC I think Garcia has to be there. But I think we know that the Ryder Cup is not the place to be if you haven't played well and really his form has been dreadful this year, I'm amazed he is as high up any of the rankings as he is.

Sure, the guy is due a pick (I think he has qualified on merit for all of his events and never needed a pick) but if he really wanted one he would surely have played Denmark.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

He couldn’t even raise his game for the majors this year

Look at tiger. Has been alright in parts but come major weekends he upped his game. Top 10 in last 2

Come major weekends for Garcia he missed the cut in all 4 of them!

The majors aren’t the Ryder Cup - you only have to look at any Ryder Cup highlights and you see the impact of Garcia in those - this is I think the first time he would be looking at a Captains pick having qualified for all bar one since 99 I believe. He actually isn’t that far from the auto picks because it wasn’t long ago he was winning a major and others comps all over the world.

I would not be surprised if Garcia got a pick.

 

[Orikoru]

Garcia has been pants for a long time. Definitely shouldn't be picked. I mean, it wouldn't shock me if he was, but it would be on name only which I think is wrong.

 

[Imurg]

Wasn't it said last time that too many of the players were off form...?
Sergio has had one top 10 since the Masters, admittedly it was in France but even so....
Showing no form sk, purely on that, impossible to justify a pick.
You don't just find your game after playing like a drain for 6 months.

 

[rksquire]

If it was me,

Stenson will be picked, as a partner for Rose.
Poulter, not a guy I like at all, but from being on the precipice he's fought back and whilst forms not excellent I think he's done enough over the season.
Knox, bit of an unknown quantity but a guy the USA know about, decent pedigree and less of a risk that some others. Can't imagine DJ being too vexed about Wallace or Peperell for example, but at least Knox gives them some food for thought.

And then it's either Casey or Pieters for me - the latter because I imagine Rory may feel that could be a good partnership; and the former because I think he's less of a risk than the others. At a push I'd go for Pieters. Because Casey is not that likeable.

 

[Deleted member 18588]

If it was me,

Stenson will be picked, as a partner for Rose.
Poulter, not a guy I like at all, but from being on the precipice he's fought back and whilst forms not excellent I think he's done enough over the season.
Knox, bit of an unknown quantity but a guy the USA know about, decent pedigree and less of a risk that some others. Can't imagine DJ being too vexed about Wallace or Peperell for example, but at least Knox gives them some food for thought.

And then it's either Casey or Pieters for me - the latter because I imagine Rory may feel that could be a good partnership; and the former because I think he's less of a risk than the others. At a push I'd go for Pieters. Because Casey is not that likeable.

Can't imagine that the American players would be bothered by the prospect of facing Knox.

I fear that this could be one Ryder Cup too far for Poulter, also feel that Garcia is too far out of form.

Would like to think I am wrong in each case but nagging doubt persists.

 

[Grant85]

If it was me,

Stenson will be picked, as a partner for Rose.
Poulter, not a guy I like at all, but from being on the precipice he's fought back and whilst forms not excellent I think he's done enough over the season.
Knox, bit of an unknown quantity but a guy the USA know about, decent pedigree and less of a risk that some others. Can't imagine DJ being too vexed about Wallace or Peperell for example, but at least Knox gives them some food for thought.

And then it's either Casey or Pieters for me - the latter because I imagine Rory may feel that could be a good partnership; and the former because I think he's less of a risk than the others. At a push I'd go for Pieters. Because Casey is not that likeable.

Saw Pieters interviewed after conclusion of Made in Denmark - he looked as if he knew that he wouldn't be at the Ryder Cup.

I think with a guy so far back, he'd have to be absolutely smoking it to get a pick. Which he obviously wasn't.

 

[fundy]

RCB in danger of making this even more interesting. Got himself in contention with 9 to go, albeit that is one mighty congested leaderboard!

 

[USER1999]

Go RCB. Would like to see him in Paris.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Sergio has been poor in majors. The RC is as intense if not more so and if he can't make the cut in any shouldn't be there. Interesting that some think its a RC too much for Poults. Not sure I agree

 

[PJ87]

Sergio has been poor in majors. The RC is as intense if not more so and if he can't make the cut in any shouldn't be there. Interesting that some think its a RC too much for Poults. Not sure I agree

Poulter the postman always delivers in the Ryder cup

Garcia is more like Hermes .. attempts a delivery 3 times (all of them into the pond at Augusta) and returns the parcel back to the depot

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Poulter the postman always delivers in the Ryder cup

Garcia is more like Hermes .. attempts a delivery 3 times (all of them into the pond at Augusta) and returns the parcel back to the depot

What a Classless statement and completely ignorant to Garcias record as a Ryder Cup player

He may well have not had the best last couple of months but he is still a outstanding golfer who has won this year and played well in WGC and last year was winning a major plus other events around the world

If Garcia did get picked then i have no doubt he would give every single ounce of himself towards the Ryder Cup - he embodies everything there is about it just like Seve and Olly did before him. You will never be able to understate that mans impact in the Ryder Cup.

 

[Dan2501]

RCB all but guaranteed his spot with this performance. That means:

Poulter
RCB
Stenson

are locks I think leaving the last spot between Pieters, Casey, Sergio and Wallace. Think Bjorn will go Pieters thanks to Rors influence but we'll see. Either way we're looking strong!

 

[PJ87]

What a Classless statement and completely ignorant to Garcias record as a Ryder Cup player

He may well have not had the best last couple of months but he is still a outstanding golfer who has won this year and played well in WGC and last year was winning a major plus other events around the world

If Garcia did get picked then i have no doubt he would give every single ounce of himself towards the Ryder Cup - he embodies everything there is about it just like Seve and Olly did before him. You will never be able to understate that mans impact in the Ryder Cup.

God you really are boring. Bet you’re so much fun to play a round with...

 

[PJ87]

We can’t hold onto past performances

We did that with Westwood and kaymer and they were slated last time

Let’s not make that mistake with Garcia this time around

 

[Hobbit]

We can’t hold onto past performances

We did that with Westwood and kaymer and they were slated last time

Let’s not make that mistake with Garcia this time around

Totally agree. If we're really choosing people on their performance 2 years ago, why not 10 years ago and pick Monty? Its like saying Chelsea won the Premier League 2 years ago, they'll win it again this year. That sort of argument lacks intelligence.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

We can’t hold onto past performances

We did that with Westwood and kaymer and they were slated last time

Let’s not make that mistake with Garcia this time around

No one is holding onto past performances and suggesting Garcia should get a pick because of what he has done BUT if Bjorn does pick i can see why he has done. Garcia is still up there in the rankings and but he hasnt had the greatest past couple of months but he has played well round the course - so dont think he should be written off just yet - its not like Garcia has gone years without winning

 

[PJ87]

No one is holding onto past performances and suggesting Garcia should get a pick because of what he has done BUT if Bjorn does pick i can see why he has done. Garcia is still up there in the rankings and but he hasnt had the greatest past couple of months but he has played well round the course - so dont think he should be written off just yet - its not like Garcia has gone years without winning

He has gone an entire year hasn’t he? Also since he switched equipment he has been poor. Could be winning the masters and the pressure to kick on or whatever . Dress it up how you want the bloke has been poor and won’t suddenly kick on end of the month