The Ryder Cup

[Gander]

I think there enormously big egos get in the way, and I am sorry, I just cant root for this crew. I like the way the euros act and its easy to see there is nothing phony about it. Phil Mickelson, yuck. Its a very individualistic sport here in the US, exactly like tennis. Much more talented than the Euro team but they will lose in this type of set up.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by Gander

I think there enormously big egos get in the way, and I am sorry, I just cant root for this crew. I like the way the euros act and its easy to see there is nothing phony about it. Phil Mickelson, yuck. Its a very individualistic sport here in the US, exactly like tennis. Much more talented than the Euro team but they will lose in this type of set up.

The Euros were never expected to win for years...and they played with a "nothing to lose" attitude. Now that they have won the last few times it has been played, be interesting to see if they play the same way. The US is a huge underdog here and it will be interesting to see if they play the same way. They have nothing to lose, as they are not expected to beat Europe with the team that has traveled over to Ireland.

[zippyneedsawin]

I'd be very surprised if the US won this.

[somerfrost]

All I know is that Garcia has been shooting his big mouth off all over Europe...this from a guy who folds up his tent everytime Tiger walks by. Tiger wants to win this...nobody can doubt his resolve...now he's got that rag printing pictures that they claimed were of his wife and Garcia's big mouth to really get his attention! I'd love to see those two face to face at some point! Look for Tiger to take his game to a place where nobody else has ever gone this weekend!

[Seattleallstar]

tIGER wins t he ryder cup

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Seattleallstar

tIGER wins t he ryder cup

Whatever that means???
Of course he's only one player...but if he dominates, look for others to pick up their games as well...I predict the US surprises and wins this...and it won't be close!

tiger / furyk vs Harrington/ Monty

Stewart Cink / J.J. Henry vs Paul Casey / Robert Karlsson

David Toms / Brett Wetterich vs Sergio Garcia / Jose Maria Olazabal.

Chris DiMarco / Mickelson vs Darren Clarke / Lee Westwood


Man - If Tiger and Furyk don't win the first match it will be a long day !

In the 2nd match Casey has been on fire lately, while JJ is a rookie and Cink may suprise.

The 3rd match, Toms has had an off year due to injury and Wetterich is a rookie, while Sergio is great in this type match and Jose is solid.

The Dimarco/Mickelson duo is a question here as is the Clarke/ Westwood pairing. Of course, Clarke is a huge fave there, but he has not played much due to his wifes illness/death, and Westwood has not been playing well. Dimarco seems to thrive on the Cup competition and I hope he helps Phil settle down since his collapse in the PGA.

A 2-2 tie would be doing well for us here.

Unfortunately , I'll be out of town for most of it, but hope to see the US team give them a serious run this time.

[Crown@club]

Originally Posted by point given

tiger / furyk vs Harrington/ Monty

Stewart Cink / J.J. Henry vs Paul Casey / Robert Karlsson

David Toms / Brett Wetterich vs Sergio Garcia / Jose Maria Olazabal.

Chris DiMarco / Mickelson vs Darren Clarke / Lee Westwood


Man - If Tiger and Furyk don't win the first match it will be a long day !

In the 2nd match Casey has been on fire lately, while JJ is a rookie and Cink may suprise.

The 3rd match, Toms has had an off year due to injury and Wetterich is a rookie, while Sergio is great in this type match and Jose is solid.

The Dimarco/Mickelson duo is a question here as is the Clarke/ Westwood pairing. Of course, Clarke is a huge fave there, but he has not played much due to his wifes illness/death, and Westwood has not been playing well. Dimarco seems to thrive on the Cup competition and I hope he helps Phil settle down since his collapse in the PGA.

A 2-2 tie would be doing well for us here.

Unfortunately , I'll be out of town for most of it, but hope to see the US team give them a serious run this time.

I'm just shaking my head at this. Tiger/Furyk definitely a great pairing, but a no Toms/Mich pairing. Aye! They are 3-1-1 together. Europeans have 3 pairings that have gelled together to start off. 2 1/2 - 1 1/2 Europe leads.