Ryder Cup European Wild Cards

[NorwichBanana]

That is the right team to pick.

Just remember, Wallace 16th jn european points rankings. Sergio is 13th.

Form is key though?

 

[Curls]

Mistake not taking Rafa. Sergio could prove the doubters wrong but he'd want to have a serious turnaround, Rafa was a better bet imo, he's competing against the US guys and holding his own right now.

 

[drewster]

I reckon Sergio must have a picture of Thomas Bjorn in an uncompromising position somewhere !!!! He can consider himself a very lucky boy. I hope he plays some competitive golf between now and the end of the month , by god he needs it !!!!!!

 

[MendieGK]

Form is key though?

Have you checked Wallace’s form? 😂😂 missed 4 of last 7 cuts

I wouldn’t have argued with Rafa though

 

[Beezerk]

Scarily reminiscent of D. Clarke. Oh dear.

European captain in “picks out of form famous player” shocker. Forgot where I heard that one before.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Well I can see why he went for the four most experienced guys out there - I think they are sensible picks and gives the team a strong balance. Going to be done strong partnerships

RCB is unlucky to miss out but he will play many more same with Pieters - the 12 are good enough to win and there is plenty of time for Garcia etc to get some form

Daft to write them off already - whilst Westwood etc had poor Ryder cups last time others have shown they can raise their game despite form being poor

 

[Dan2501]

That is the right team to pick.

Just remember, Wallace 16th jn european points rankings. Sergio is 13th.

Cabrera-Bello is 10th on the R2D and ahead of Sergio in both European and World points on the RC Rankings.

 

[Khamelion]

Wahtever the picks, it'll be an interesting Ryder Cup and a close one at that, I don't think either team will run away with it.

 

[Jacko_G]

I now don't see any point in having a qualifying process. Best to just let the Captain pick who he wants to play.

Am I surprised, no. Am I disappointed, yes.

Stinks of the European Tour old boys act again. Bjorn has made a rod for his own back with Garcia being included in my opinion.

 

[duncan mackie]

So, is the general consensus that -

If Stenson is fit, and has been playing over the recent period to get fit for the RC rather than qualify for the RC team, that's fair enough; but Rafa should really have got in ahead of Sergio, on the basis of his play (Sergio could easily have been involved in the team for his other, stated, qualities)?

 

[IanM]

Garcia's game is out of shape at the mo..... maybe the Cup will fire him up into something more encouraging?

 

[Deleted member 21784]

Wow what’s point of doing well then let’s reward poor form

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Garcia's game is out of shape at the mo..... maybe the Cup will fire him up into something more encouraging?

It worked for Westwood and Kaymer last time, didn't it? It reminds me of the way the England cricket team used to select players back in the 80's. An obsession with experience over form, the hope that the clock will roll back one more time. I am surprised at Bjorn, I expected him to be bolder than that.

 

[bernix]

4 over 40s. TB is relying on experience

 

[drewster]

Over the shock of the Garcia selection now even if it is unfathomable. AS far as i can see, having checked the ET website, he's not down to play in any of the 3 tournaments before the WC. He's not going to get a gig in the USA with Fedex Playoffs going on. Being bang out of form I would have hoped for him to play some competitive golf beforehand. Surely he's not just going to roll up on the Friday and expect his game to be in order ???

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Why such an overreaction? You would think Bjorn had personally insulted people just because he has picked players that he thinks will give him the best chance of winning , they don’t pick players based on any old boy handshake at least give Bjorn the credit he deserves and has earned.

If his picks don’t work out then it will be his choice he have to live with but there is no guarantees that any of the others will do any better

 

[Deleted member 21784]

To me it stinks. Ok whatever you can justify Garcia, Stenson and poults they bring the goods .. but Casey? The biggest bottle job on tour. Pfft

Rcb not only has form but has experience. He could have perfectly paired with Garcia aswell

 

[Orikoru]

Three of the picks are fine, picking Garcia is nonsense. Rubbish. There on name alone which is a mistake.

 

[DCB]

Four experienced players, all will be up for the event. No need to doubt the Captains choices.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

To me it stinks. Ok whatever you can justify Garcia, Stenson and poults they bring the goods .. but Casey? The biggest bottle job on tour. Pfft

Rcb not only has form but has experience. He could have perfectly paired with Garcia aswell

Bottle job ?! Really. RCB hasn’t won for over a year. Casey has and also a number of high finishes as well.