TheClaw
Q-School Graduate
Re: Ryder Cuo Team
I'd pick Monty, GMac and Poulter.
I'd pick Monty, GMac and Poulter.
Ryder Cup Team
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paddyc
Challenge Tour Pro
Re: Ryder Cuo Team
Gmac and Poulter wil defo be picks if not automatic. Would not go for Westwood based on form. Monty is a good shout, two senior major wins and experience invaluable
Gmac and Poulter wil defo be picks if not automatic. Would not go for Westwood based on form. Monty is a good shout, two senior major wins and experience invaluable
PhilTheFragger
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Re: Ryder Cuo Team
Monty????
You'd never hear the last of it
Think Cap'n McGinley has more nous about him
Monty????
You'd never hear the last of it
Think Cap'n McGinley has more nous about him
Re: Ryder Cuo Team
whats that got to do with being on form?Monty????
You'd never hear the last of it
Think Cap'n McGinley has more nous about him
DCB
Well-known member
Re: Ryder Cuo Team
There's still a fair amount of golf to be played yet before the tem is decided. There's a WGC event, another Major, The PGA Championship and The Barclays to be played over the water and that will probably have a part to play in the Worldl List. Add to that Denmark, Czech Masters and the Italian Open on this side of the water and they could still have a part to play on the final European list.
Looking at the lists this morning, I'd be happy to go with the players below, with the last three being picks.
McIlroy
Dubisson
Donaldson
Stenson
Garcia
Rose
Kaymer
Bjorn
Donald
Gallacher
McDowell
Poulter
I'd expect some change on the World points list though
There's still a fair amount of golf to be played yet before the tem is decided. There's a WGC event, another Major, The PGA Championship and The Barclays to be played over the water and that will probably have a part to play in the Worldl List. Add to that Denmark, Czech Masters and the Italian Open on this side of the water and they could still have a part to play on the final European list.
Looking at the lists this morning, I'd be happy to go with the players below, with the last three being picks.
McIlroy
Dubisson
Donaldson
Stenson
Garcia
Rose
Kaymer
Bjorn
Donald
Gallacher
McDowell
Poulter
I'd expect some change on the World points list though
PhilTheFragger
Provider of Entertainment for the Golfing Gods 🙄
Re: Ryder Cuo Team
No doubt Monty is having a great season .........in the Seniors
You can't compare the 2 tours, it is fair to say he has easier opposition and he is a spring chicken compared to some.
He hasn't been able to compete with the youngsters for a couple of years on the main tour.
I also wouldn't pick monty because as an ex captain and natural leader, he would unwittingly usurp McGinleys authority
Having said that, I like Monty and have the utmost respect for his achievements.
No doubt Monty is having a great season .........in the Seniors
You can't compare the 2 tours, it is fair to say he has easier opposition and he is a spring chicken compared to some.
He hasn't been able to compete with the youngsters for a couple of years on the main tour.
I also wouldn't pick monty because as an ex captain and natural leader, he would unwittingly usurp McGinleys authority
Having said that, I like Monty and have the utmost respect for his achievements.
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
Re: Ryder Cuo Team
Re Monty......probably a wee wind up, if not.....
Would you have picked Roger Chapman for his two Seniors wins ?
Re Monty......probably a wee wind up, if not.....
Would you have picked Roger Chapman for his two Seniors wins ?
davidy233
Tour Rookie
Re: Ryder Cuo Team
Poulter, GMac and Stevie G - them's the captain's picks
Poulter, GMac and Stevie G - them's the captain's picks
BoadieBroadus
Q-School Graduate
Re: Ryder Cuo Team
i think the team looks pretty solid. I'm not wild about Donaldson, but then every team ends up with someone in it that doesn't initially strike you as a ryder cup player. Bjorn I'm so so about but he's probably a good player for Gleneagles in September, it's right up his street.
after winning in France, GMac i'd say was a solid pick and I'd plump for Poulter as well. Third pick will go to whoever plays best in the PGA and at the most boring event on tour (Firestone). I'd probably only pick Gallacher if he had two good showings there and jumped over Donaldson in the world points list.
That said, I'm confident that they'll beat the US team regardless of picks. last time out I thought the US had one of the strongest teams in recent history, not so inspired by the current side.
i think the team looks pretty solid. I'm not wild about Donaldson, but then every team ends up with someone in it that doesn't initially strike you as a ryder cup player. Bjorn I'm so so about but he's probably a good player for Gleneagles in September, it's right up his street.
after winning in France, GMac i'd say was a solid pick and I'd plump for Poulter as well. Third pick will go to whoever plays best in the PGA and at the most boring event on tour (Firestone). I'd probably only pick Gallacher if he had two good showings there and jumped over Donaldson in the world points list.
That said, I'm confident that they'll beat the US team regardless of picks. last time out I thought the US had one of the strongest teams in recent history, not so inspired by the current side.
Hacker Khan
Yurt Dwelling, Yoghurt Knitter
Re: Ryder Cuo Team
Dangerous underestimating the influence of Tom Watson. I think on paper the Yanks always seem to have the better individuals, but I think this time Watson will mold them into a proper team that will win by a close margin. Especially after throwing the last one away where, lets face it, they should have spanked us.
Dangerous underestimating the influence of Tom Watson. I think on paper the Yanks always seem to have the better individuals, but I think this time Watson will mold them into a proper team that will win by a close margin. Especially after throwing the last one away where, lets face it, they should have spanked us.
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Re: Ryder Cuo Team
So what about this time?
On paper, at least, I don't think you could say the US have the better individuals so it would appear to be "team" versus "team".
So what about this time?
On paper, at least, I don't think you could say the US have the better individuals so it would appear to be "team" versus "team".
FairwayDodger
Money List Winner
Re: Ryder Cuo Team
oooh, would love it if he picked Monty - this place would go into meltdown!
I think Poulter is a cert and not a million miles of qualifying anyway. GMAC a good bet and I really do think a Scottish player would be a good pick if one was close to qualifying by right.... Gallacher seems the likeliest.
oooh, would love it if he picked Monty - this place would go into meltdown!
I think Poulter is a cert and not a million miles of qualifying anyway. GMAC a good bet and I really do think a Scottish player would be a good pick if one was close to qualifying by right.... Gallacher seems the likeliest.
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Re: Ryder Cuo Team
I thought he'd just announced his retirement from international competition?
I thought he'd just announced his retirement from international competition?
lobthewedge
Challenge Tour Pro
Re: Ryder Cuo Team
Before I picked GMac, I would want to find out if he and Rory are still on speaking terms.
Before I picked GMac, I would want to find out if he and Rory are still on speaking terms.
Foxholer
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Re: Ryder Cuo Team
Much as I am 'anti-Poults' (though that's softening), he'd have to be injured not to be the first name on my list!
Jiminez should be there too, not only as a foil to Garcia, but to soften the tension around the team!
Gmac would be another pick. Too much class not to be imo. Though Bjorn wouldn't be bad either. Depends on how PMcG wants the 'dressing room' to feel!
Westwood and Bjorn as VCs?
Much as I am 'anti-Poults' (though that's softening), he'd have to be injured not to be the first name on my list!
Jiminez should be there too, not only as a foil to Garcia, but to soften the tension around the team!
Gmac would be another pick. Too much class not to be imo. Though Bjorn wouldn't be bad either. Depends on how PMcG wants the 'dressing room' to feel!
Westwood and Bjorn as VCs?
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NorfolkShaun
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Re: Ryder Cuo Team
On both the World and European lists Bjorn is an automatic pick at present.
Current nine automatics are:-
McIlroy
Dubuisson
Donaldson
Stenson
Garcia
Rose
Kaymer
Bjorn
Donald
Next nearest includes:-
Poulter
McDowell
Gallacher
Luiten
Jimenez
Obviously could be some significant changes over next five or six weeks but I would find it hard to envisage Westwood making the team.
On both the World and European lists Bjorn is an automatic pick at present.
Current nine automatics are:-
McIlroy
Dubuisson
Donaldson
Stenson
Garcia
Rose
Kaymer
Bjorn
Donald
Next nearest includes:-
Poulter
McDowell
Gallacher
Luiten
Jimenez
Obviously could be some significant changes over next five or six weeks but I would find it hard to envisage Westwood making the team.
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Foxholer
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Re: Ryder Cuo Team
That takes my (slightly unusually unresearched) issue away then!
Gallacher (or Poulter, allowing PMcG to pick Gallacher) to sneak past Donald? Definite form issues, like Westwood, from changes. Would be disappointing to see him miss out, but I think it that would be a stronger team.
That takes my (slightly unusually unresearched) issue away then!
Gallacher (or Poulter, allowing PMcG to pick Gallacher) to sneak past Donald? Definite form issues, like Westwood, from changes. Would be disappointing to see him miss out, but I think it that would be a stronger team.
ForeRighty
Head Pro
Re: Ryder Cuo Team
Personally I would pick GMAC, Poulter and Westwood in that order as all 3 have so much experience and make solid Foursome partners for any members of the team.
Personally I would pick GMAC, Poulter and Westwood in that order as all 3 have so much experience and make solid Foursome partners for any members of the team.
