Ryder Cup European Wild Cards

[User20205]

Why is it unqualified?

What's to say that a poster on here hasn't been following the progress of the Ryder Cup team for two years?

Getting worked up over people's opinions on the internet? What happens if your plumber was an accountant prior to retraining as he was bored sitting behind a desk all day?

Maybe they were, don’t worry it doesn’t really stand up to cross examination. The point is do you really think Bjorn would choose someone he didn’t trust. This is what he’ll be remembered for, he wouldn’t risk that for sentiment. He’s picked the best team in his opinion, which I would argue is more valid than some metaphorical plumber ??

 

[User20205]

Garcia is an awful pick, he is playing terrible golf and has done for most of the year.

I agree, I wouldn’t pick him, but my opinion is that Bjorn is more clued up than us.

 

[Beezerk]

He’s got a valid point. Team golf, especially foursomes, is about more than hitting decent golf shots.

Hmmmm, maybe 1% is about gelling with your pp but you have your play your shots, no one else. We'll just have to agree to disagree about this.

 

[User20205]

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Hmmmm, maybe 1% is about gelling with your pp but you have your play your shots, no one else. We'll just have to agree to disagree about this.

agreed in 4 ball. Foresomes is a different collection of accountants. Can’t play 4 somes with someone you aren’t comfortable with. Maybe someone has requested Sergio as a partner? He’s a walking US point in the singles based on form

 

[Trapdraw]

I agree, I wouldn’t pick him, but my opinion is that Bjorn is more clued up than us.

My opinion is he’s dropped a clanger with that pick, I bet if he had five picks Westwood would have got one.
Old boys club again.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Hmmmm, maybe 1% is about gelling with your pp but you have your play your shots, no one else. We'll just have to agree to disagree about this.

I get what you're saying. It's like any format of golf, you have to execute and play your own ball and if you're not on it you'll get found out in the RC. Think Willett, Sullivan and Fitzpatrick last time. All struggled and didn't score points. As I've said, the other picks have all shown some degree of form but Garcia seems out of touch to me

 

[Beezerk]

I get what you're saying. It's like any format of golf, you have to execute and play your own ball and if you're not on it you'll get found out in the RC. Think Willett, Sullivan and Fitzpatrick last time. All struggled and didn't score points. As I've said, the other picks have all shown some degree of form but Garcia seems out of touch to me

I really do hope he proves me wrong mind and finds some form, Come On Europe!

 

[User20205]

I get what you're saying. It's like any format of golf, you have to execute and play your own ball and if you're not on it you'll get found out in the RC. Think Willett, Sullivan and Fitzpatrick last time. All struggled and didn't score points. As I've said, the other picks have all shown some degree of form but Garcia seems out of touch to me

Except in foresomes you don’t play your own ball.
I play loads of foresomes, there are certain players I play better with. You need games & temperaments that complement each other

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Except in foresomes you don’t play your own ball.
I play loads of foresomes, there are certain players I play better with. You need games & temperaments that complement each other

I get that. Would you put Garcia in the foursomes on current form.

 

[Beezerk]

Except in foresomes you don’t play your own ball.
I play loads of foresomes, there are certain players I play better with. You need games & temperaments that complement each other

I'd rather take the opinion of Foursomes from a tour pro, not some guy on a golf forum lol

PS. why can't I insert smilies?

 

[User20205]

I get that. Would you put Garcia in the foursomes on current form.

That’s the only reason I think he’s been picked. They see him a part of a 4 somes pair. Who has he played with previously, I can’t be arsed to look it up.
Stenson ??

 

[User20205]

I'd rather take the opinion of Foursomes from a tour pro, not some guy on a golf forum lol

PS. why can't I insert smilies?

Take Thomas Bjorns then 👍👍👍 (smileys don’t work 😓)

 

[Dan2501]

That’s the only reason I think he’s been picked. They see him a part of a 4 somes pair. Who has he played with previously, I can’t be arsed to look it up.
Stenson ??

Last Ryder Cup they paired him with Kaymer in the first foursomes - they lost. Then they switched it up and put him with RCB - they got a win and a half in their 2 games together. In 2014 he was paired with Rory in all 3 pair games he played - going 1-1-1.

 

[User20205]

Last Ryder Cup they paired him with Kaymer in the first foursomes - they lost. Then they switched it up and put him with RCB - they got a win and a half in their 2 games together. In 2014 he was paired with Rory in all 3 pair games he played - going 1-1-1.

Cheers, there goes that theory unless Rory fancies him. Point being, this will have been a scientific choice, Bjorn hasn’t just rolled out of bed thinking of Garcia. There is some method to this IMO

 

[User 99]

Point being, this will have been a scientific choice, Bjorn hasn’t just rolled out of bed thinking of Garcia. There is some method to this IMO

Outwith Bjorn, no one expected Garcia, so what does he (Bjorn) know that the rest of us don't. Out of the 24 names, it seems, to me anyway, Garcia is the only player out of form.

 

[User20205]

Outwith Bjorn, no one expected Garcia, so what does he (Bjorn) know that the rest of us don't. Out of the 24 names, it seems, to me anyway, Garcia is the only player out of form.

Garcia has always been part of the conversation. The choice will live & die by the result. Europe win, Garcia wins 3 points it’s genius. Lose & .... I did think after last time more focus would be on those in form, but he’s not just pulling names out of the hat.
I reckon Garcia has known for a while, there’s been no intention to play himself into the team
It’s not just bjorns pick, the VCs will have an input

 

[User 99]

I think we've got a strong team, I really do. last time round we had too many guys who weren't top PGA tour guys, this time they all are, and European Tour aside, you need a team of PGA Tour guys cause they aren't phased by the US team. Take Rham for example, I doubt Tiger in his prime could intimidate him, my biggest concern is Hatton, I do worry about is emotional control, at lets Garcia has been there and done it.

 

[Del_Boy]

Opinion based on what? That’s the issue with this place, unqualified opinion. I wouldn’t ask a plumber to look at my accounts, if he’s got an opinion I’d ignore it as being rubbish.
Would I have picked Sergio...no but I’m a rank amateur. I would trust a professional to make an informed decision & make a choice that puts his reputation on the line. Bjorn has been working on this for nearly 2 years. I’d choose an accountant to look at my books & i’ll trust a professional to pick a Ryder cup team👍👍

You’ll have to ask each individual what there opinion is based on could be a million and one things doesn’t really matter it is their opinion. With regards to this place being based on unqualified opinion are you saying only certain people should be able to post on here eg minimum GCSE in sport, PGA qualified, tour player ???

 

[Del_Boy]

Team golf can inspire, someone can be completely out of form in an individual event but the thought of letting your teammates down can really turn your game around. Garcia has shown some excellent form in previous Ryder Cups, I wouldn't be surprised if he did so again in this one.

My unqualified opinion he will be pants

 

[drewster]

stumbled across this gem

Garcias last 10 events

MC
MC
MC
T70
MC
MC
MC
T39
MC
T24


not bad.

And the reason he cited for not playing in the MID and trying to qualify automatically was that he played 8 weeks out of ten in the Summer and that he's not 26 anymore. Well he certainly didn't play the full 8 weeks at all did he ? He's now going to roll up on the Friday without having hit a ball in competition for ages. Now he's in the team I find it completely baffling that he's not going to play before the matches start. He has no form at all, no momentum , nothing !!!