Stenson announced RC captain for Rome https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/60753740
Stenson - RC Captain
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Orikoru
Tour Winner
That's great. I think he has the personality and character to do well.
This is good, top bloke and everyone likes him. You would think that's shut the door on Donald ever getting it now
Would love to know if Mickelson's little outburst turned the tables for him
Would love to know if Mickelson's little outburst turned the tables for him
D
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Why? He could get it in the States in '25
I'd have thought this as well. He is someone who made the US his home and so getting a US leg makes more sense for him.
I'm pleased for Stenson. I like him as a player, a person and it is good that players across the continent get the chance for captaincy.
Just think Poulter will do it in New York and then McDowell/Westwood in Ireland and then you're into Garcia, Rose etc
Slab
Occasional Tour Caddy
What's the going rate for RC captaincy these days, it used to be a mil but I guess it's gone up in recent years
Pathetic Shark
Tour Rookie
The 2025 Ryder Cup .... at Bethpage .... in New York .... with those fans .... and Poulter potentially as European Captain. Jesus wept.
Mel Smooth
Hacker
He won't have the players at his disposal to win it, but I wish him well, he's a very likeable guy and has a great sense of humour, so even if the team struggle, I'm sure he'll keep their spirits high.
Where do I buy the tickets? TAKE MY MONEY!
Newtonuti
Active member
Superb choice for me. Will keep a cool head, as well as having the respect of his teammates.
The Fader
Newbie
Poulter is exactly the right man for Bethpage. Will repay the "classy" American fans everything they dish out and some! It's no place for shrinking violets.
Unless there are half a dozen Europeans suddenly going to become world-beaters we don't know about there is not the pure golf firepower to match the Americans over the next few years.. So, take an skipper, who is the Ryder Cup personified and who might just have the X- factor and see where that takes us.
KenL
Tour Rookie
Excellent choice. Always liked HS.
Really solid appointment. We just need a solid team of 12 playing well as we head into the event. Hopefully the ET will do what they did in Paris and get all potential players to play the course and get to know it
Orikoru
Tour Winner
I think we can hope for about 5 at best but we'll see!
I agree. Apart from Rahm, Hovland and McIlroy in the world rankings where are the rest? Of course it's really early yet so lets see who wants it and can play themselves into the team
IanM
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Phil Price is a member at our place. I once asked him what difference did rhe captain make.
He said, "More than you'd think!"
He said, "More than you'd think!"
Managed to sit in on a press only round table at the Forest of Arden just after the Paris win. Was only supposed to be a ten minute Q&A but they couldn't stop them talking. Only got wrapped up as Woosnam was due on the tee in the Farmfoods Senior Open
Grizzly
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Stenson has a mountain to climb - the 12 Americans from last year will all still be in or very close to their primes, and there are another maybe 6 or 8 hot on their heels (Zalatoris, Burns, Horschel, Homa, Wolff etc). Europe meanwhile have to move on a core group of stalwarts who are now past their peaks, but have a generation coming through who will probably not be fully ready until Bethpage - the Hojgaards, Migliozzi, McIntyre.
Canary_Yellow
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Yes, does look like Europe is set to struggle for a few years given the strength of the US line up, but you never know.
There are a few quality European players, but the strength in depth isn't there.
There are a few quality European players, but the strength in depth isn't there.
