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Solheim Cup

DarthVega said:
Never saw the caddie conceding a putt- weird, what was he thinking and what happened?
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Roughly.....

Europeans were in close, gimmie range really, Thomson had a longish putt (realistically) for a half and Creamer was inside her but had played a shot more. They decided that Creamer should putt first since that would help Lexi with her line. She did all her pre-putt routine and settled in to take the putt when the caddie shouted out that the putt was good. It was a pretty bad moment - really upset all the players - the Americans where livid and the Europeans embarrassed, frankly.

What was he thinking? Probably that, as a man, he knew best. Classic sexism - unthinkable a caddie in the Ryder cup would have done that. Sorry pal you're not in charge, you're there to carry the bag.

I'm curious as to whether he's caddying again today? He certainly wouldn't be for me!
 
HawkeyeMS said:
Yeah, but apologies if this has already been discussed, I can't be bothered to read the whole thread, but who the hell told her to putt like that?
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I think Wie developed a bad case of the yips early in her career, and this seems to be the only way she can putt.
I believe it used to be even more bent over
 
FairwayDodger said:
Roughly.....

Europeans were in close, gimmie range really, Thomson had a longish putt (realistically) for a half and Creamer was inside her but had played a shot more. They decided that Creamer should putt first since that would help Lexi with her line. She did all her pre-putt routine and settled in to take the putt when the caddie shouted out that the putt was good. It was a pretty bad moment - really upset all the players - the Americans where livid and the Europeans embarrassed, frankly.

What was he thinking? Probably that, as a man, he knew best. Classic sexism - unthinkable a caddie in the Ryder cup would have done that. Sorry pal you're not in charge, you're there to carry the bag.

I'm curious as to whether he's caddying again today? He certainly wouldn't be for me!
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Read an article about it and it said something about he vice captain speaking to the caddy and then the caddy spoke out of turn.

http://www.golfchannel.com/news/golftalkcentral/more-solheim-cup-drama-over-conceded-putt/

Just to point out. That bit in bold is your assumptions and also sexist. ;)
 
Christina Kim is a very measured commentator- enjoying her comments which is strange because she REALLY irritated me when she played in Solheim team
 
FairwayDodger said:
Roughly.....

Europeans were in close, gimmie range really, Thomson had a longish putt (realistically) for a half and Creamer was inside her but had played a shot more. They decided that Creamer should putt first since that would help Lexi with her line. She did all her pre-putt routine and settled in to take the putt when the caddie shouted out that the putt was good. It was a pretty bad moment - really upset all the players - the Americans where livid and the Europeans embarrassed, frankly.

What was he thinking? Probably that, as a man, he knew best. Classic sexism - unthinkable a caddie in the Ryder cup would have done that. Sorry pal you're not in charge, you're there to carry the bag.

I'm curious as to whether he's caddying again today? He certainly wouldn't be for me!
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He should have advised his player, the decision to give it was right, but the player should say it.
I have not seen any of it ... Are they being lined up on the putts by their caddies?
 
Not sure if there is much lag on my feed but shouldn't be long until Europe only require 2 wins and a half. Will be tense if the board stays as red as it currently is though.

Not quiet sure what the commentator mean there though. Pretty sure a pro can still stub or skull a shot.
 
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harpo_72 said:
Are they being lined up on the putts by their caddies?
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No. Only a quick check and Ok on Drives as far as I've seen. No time lost!

harpo_72 said:
He should have advised his player, the decision to give it was right, but the player should say it.
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I believe that as Creamer was actually 'putting' there as something of a time issue.

Inexperience on Euro players part. Speaking out of turn on Sorenstam's part. Panic by the Caddie. Faux-outrage by Creamer and Indecisiveness by ROs. I don't think anyone came out of the incident smelling of Roses!
 
It's so refreshing to see Charley's reserved but confident approach and attitude, which is in stark contrast to some of the US team.......really couldn't stand the "face washing" celebration in the pairs matches that Wie and a few others had come up with.......don't mind the fist pumping high fiving and a (within reason) vocal celebration, that's normal and is there in all levels of Matchplay, but the face wash thing was just tacky, tasteless and OTT in my opinion.

This really has been one of the best ever Solheim Cups..been glued to the TV..... :thup:
 
rickg said:
It's so refreshing to see Charley's reserved but confident approach and attitude, which is in stark contrast to some of the US team.......really couldn't stand the "face washing" celebration in the pairs matches that Wie and a few others had come up with.......don't mind the fist pumping high fiving and a (within reason) vocal celebration, that's normal and is there in all levels of Matchplay, but the face wash thing was just tacky, tasteless and OTT in my opinion.

This really has been one of the best ever Solheim Cups..been glued to the TV..... :thup:
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Face washing???
 
North Mimms said:
Face washing???
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Didn't know what else to call it........they put their hand up to their face, spread all 5 fingers and then move the hand from left to right several times about 3 inches in front of their eyes....both players stand facing each other while doing it...........seemed to be an alternative to a high five....... I just found it a bit "in your face" (forgive the pun)....
 
rickg said:
Didn't know what else to call it........they put their hand up to their face, spread all 5 fingers and then move the hand from left to right several times about 3 inches in front of their eyes....both players stand facing each other while doing it...........seemed to be an alternative to a high five....... I just found it a bit "in your face" (forgive the pun)....
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Weird!
 
It's from a popular American wrestling show and is called the "You can't see me". Patented by the popular wrestler, John Cena... Or so my lad tells me.... Yoof...
 
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