Swinglowandslow
Well-known member
Exactly. It was not only irrelevant , it also gave the impression that they weren't aware that it was match play. Of , course, they were but not really very professional of them.
Solheim Cup 2021
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Exactly. It was not only irrelevant , it also gave the impression that they weren't aware that it was match play. Of , course, they were but not really very professional of them.
timd77
Assistant Pro
What a great 3 days golf, thoroughly enjoyable and very impressive from our girls to battle through with no support. Although saying that, I think it was Georgia hall who said the silence almost spurred them on because they knew they were doing well.
The commentary was god awful. Dottie was so bitter, we were on 14 points with pederson guaranteed a half for a good 20 minutes and she was still going on about us ‘retaining’ the cup. And the team captain was equally ungracious. Very strange that.
Finally, delighted for Sagstrom after the pick up problem. She’s been through a lot and that would’ve been devastating had we lost because of that point.
The commentary was god awful. Dottie was so bitter, we were on 14 points with pederson guaranteed a half for a good 20 minutes and she was still going on about us ‘retaining’ the cup. And the team captain was equally ungracious. Very strange that.
Finally, delighted for Sagstrom after the pick up problem. She’s been through a lot and that would’ve been devastating had we lost because of that point.
Who do you think will be the two captains in Spain? Matthew has said she won't do it again which leaves Petterssen as a strong candidate if she can juggle her young family around
sunshine
Well-known member
The US always use tied for match play. All square over here only.
sunshine
Well-known member
They always refer to putting for birdie / eagle in the Ryder Cup. It's good to know the first player has holed out for birdie for example and then the second player has a putt to tie (or for a half in English). Much more interesting to know the hole was halved in birdies or bogeys rather than 3's or 5's.
Interesting that they have done that in the Ryder Cup as well, I have never noticed it before. Can't say that I agree with the logic, it is about numbers not par etc, but that is just a personal preference.
Pin-seeker
Well-known member
Is there a reason she’s doing this?
Trying to get a feeling in the swing?
If Bryson did that he would be getting mullered. That is poor. You do that off the teeing area, not on it.
BiMGuy
LIV Bot, (But Not As Big As Mel) ?
Personally, I don't think she meant to do it the first time. Then tried to cover it up with the second.
Crow
Crow Person
I popped over to the WRX forum to read their thread on the Solheim Cup for a different perspective, interesting and at times amusing slant on it all.
https://forums.golfwrx.com/topic/1829273-2021-solheim-cup/page/16/
https://forums.golfwrx.com/topic/1829273-2021-solheim-cup/page/16/
sunshine
Well-known member
That's a good point. Surprised the US commentators didn't make more of this.
EDIT: actually I'm not surprised because the commentators wouldn't have seen a single shot that Hull played live.
timd77
Assistant Pro
I watched that live, she didn’t wipe the mud off the face before taking her shot, the commentators had already said it was miles to carry the bunker and so I assumed she did it to take some spin off the driver? Would that work if the grooves were full of mud?
Now that sounds like something we’ve all done! Yep, meant to hit that thin, keep it below the wind!
williamalex1
Money List Winner
I was a bit worried when Brittany Altomare sank that long putt and went on to to win her match. That started a bit of the US comeback, but thankfully we survived.
I agree the coverage and commentary was poor, very biased and not very gracious
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Now roll on The Ryder Cup
I agree the coverage and commentary was poor, very biased and not very gracious
.Now roll on The Ryder Cup
bobmac
Major Champion
dewsweeper
Tour Rookie
Very poor whatever the reason. ?
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
Does she normally hit a draw? Looks like she is rehearsing a fade swing and doesnt quite have the same control.
rksquire
Head Pro
Fantastic victory, and managed extremely professionally in the face of the Americans constantly trying to buoy the crowd. If anything, the celebrations at the end were a little understated.
Leona Maguire, what a superstar! Delighted for her and her family, inspired pick by Matthews.
Not much (I assume) that Sky could have done about the actual video feed, but the commentating appointments weren't great - it needed much more fanfare and chemistry rather subdued congratulations and sour grapes. Also, in the studio, I like Sophie but she's really not that enthusiastic or engaging unfortunately - the whole sky team was a bit 'meh'.
I thought Pedersen's putt at the end, combined with the leap and hug for her caddy followed by the kiss and hug for Kang's caddy (even if it is her bf) was the perfect ending. What I wouldn't give for Poults to be planting a smacker on his opponents caddie on the last singles match at the Ryder Cup to win it!
Leona Maguire, what a superstar! Delighted for her and her family, inspired pick by Matthews.
Not much (I assume) that Sky could have done about the actual video feed, but the commentating appointments weren't great - it needed much more fanfare and chemistry rather subdued congratulations and sour grapes. Also, in the studio, I like Sophie but she's really not that enthusiastic or engaging unfortunately - the whole sky team was a bit 'meh'.
I thought Pedersen's putt at the end, combined with the leap and hug for her caddy followed by the kiss and hug for Kang's caddy (even if it is her bf) was the perfect ending. What I wouldn't give for Poults to be planting a smacker on his opponents caddie on the last singles match at the Ryder Cup to win it!
Beezerk
Money List Winner
Well this thread was lively with the usual US crowd hating ?
Roll on the Ryder Cup ??
Roll on the Ryder Cup ??
sunshine
Well-known member
That looks like a graphic from Sky / European Tour Productions. The 2018 Ryder Cup was held in Paris so the host broadcaster was not American.
Look on US websites and you will see reference to "tied".
World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play 2020-2021 Group Stage (pgatour.com)
37th Ryder Cup Matches 2008 Leaderboard | Golf Channel
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