Ryder cup - Boring

I mean, wasn't the whole thing just so boring? Americans simply not up for it for the most part. Won't be remembered in any way really.

slumped

Troll me thinks - what planet are you on!

KOJAK_1

glasso wrote:

I mean, wasn't the whole thing just so boring? Americans simply not up for it for the most part. Won't be remembered in any way really.

Not a real Golf Supporter I presume.

I'd say the American were up for it but just couldn't handle the overall far stronger European team. As a spectacle I thought it was excellent and the standard of golf played was at times brilliant.

J.R.HARTLEY

maybe the O.P. was just hoping for a closer match with more excitment and tension.

Keyzer

glasso wrote:

I mean, wasn't the whole thing just so boring? Americans simply not up for it for the most part. Won't be remembered in any way really.

Nonsense, the Americans faced a higly motivated and determined group of professionals. An amazing result in my opinion...

Devrozex

Won't be remembered in any way? I don't know how you've come to that conclusion. What about Clarke overcoming a massive personal tragedy to claim three points? Or McGinleys terrific act of sportsmanship on the 18th against Henry? And perhaps best of all, for the tournament generating an atmosphere that will possibly never be repeated at a golf event? The whole spirit of the occasion was outstanding, and I may be slightly bias as I was there on the Sunday, but I for one certainly won't be forgetting it anytime soon. Magnificent tournament.

Ruu_Old

I enjoyed it anyway and everyone I have chatted to also. A great victory for team Europe, outplayed the Americans who just couldn't seem to find their feet in the tournament.

Nalz

Devrozex wrote:

Won't be remembered in any way? I don't know how you've come to that conclusion. What about Clarke overcoming a massive personal tragedy to claim three points? Or McGinleys terrific act of sportsmanship on the 18th against Henry? And perhaps best of all, for the tournament generating an atmosphere that will possibly never be repeated at a golf event? The whole spirit of the occasion was outstanding, and I may be slightly bias as I was there on the Sunday, but I for one certainly won't be forgetting it anytime soon. Magnificent tournament.

well said. I thought it was great Tv, regardless of how much Europe won by or how little a person would be into golf

Mushy

maybe the O.P. was just hoping for a closer match with more excitment and tension.

Personally I was hoping for this but I dont think the event wont be remembered. I think the crowd on the first tee on Sunday were unbelievable. Had never, and probably wont see, anything like it again. McGinleys act of sportsmanship was great, he didnt care about his own personal Ryder Cup record, he wanted to show he care, it was won and nothing could be done. That moment between Clarke and Woods on the 16th green shall never be forgotten, and to be there must have been really emotional aswell.

Then on a funny side, Williams nearly falling in the lake and losing the 9 iron, haha, i wont forget that one anyway.

Ruu_Old

I saw a few pics on Sky news about Darren Clarke going into one of those portable toilets and having a laugh with Sergio Garcia I think, what was that all about?:)

slumped

Ruu wrote:

I saw a few pics on Sky news about Darren Clarke going into one of those portable toilets and having a laugh with Sergio Garcia I think, what was that all about?:)

Not sure, but I skipped the blue rope early on Sunday to use the portaloo on one of the holes.

Someone forgot to flush and they ran out of toilet roll so there was a pair of dirty Y fronts lying beside the toilet.

Needless to say this is off topic.

J.R.HARTLEY

Ruu wrote:

I saw a few pics on Sky news about Darren Clarke going into one of those portable toilets and having a laugh with Sergio Garcia I think, what was that all about?:)

darren ran in to use the loo and sergio snuck up and opened the door on him.
btw did anyone else hear tiger say that he got his 9Iron back on the 15th, god love whoever had to go in after it. it wasn't too warm i'll wager.

Thunder_struck

Devrozex wrote:

Won't be remembered in any way? I don't know how you've come to that conclusion. What about Clarke overcoming a massive personal tragedy to claim three points? Or McGinleys terrific act of sportsmanship on the 18th against Henry? And perhaps best of all, for the tournament generating an atmosphere that will possibly never be repeated at a golf event? The whole spirit of the occasion was outstanding, and I may be slightly bias as I was there on the Sunday, but I for one certainly won't be forgetting it anytime soon. Magnificent tournament.

Oh Jesus spare me! The saving grace for a comically over-hyped sporting event that proved to be a chronic let-down, mainly because one of the competing teams didn't give a flying *uck whether it won or lost, was the genuine raw emotion of the Darren Clarke story.........but that had nothing to do with the bloody Ryder Cup, it was a human story, could have happened in any arena.

McGinley's concession to JJ Henry was actually nauseating, all part of his begorrah attempt to appear like the nicest of nicest guys. Bucket please! I noted how he was syrupy sweet to the Sky/BBC interviewers, yet was smart-arsed and curt with the RTE crowd - if you taped it all, as I suspect you did, play it back and you'll see. He also praised the Irish crowd for "behaving" itself!!! *uck you McGinley, you creep of an ass-licker! Behaved itself??

Harrington? Sweet guy, but a born loser. Faldo must be praying he doesn't make the top 10 for 2008, the guy can't hack it.

The highlight of the 2006 Ryder Cup was Stenson's winning putt, because it meant it was over. It was a snooze fest from start to finish. And not even the wannabes can convince me otherwise :rolleyes: Sh1tty jobs, bugger all loot, but ye think once ye have a five iron in yer hands yer part of the elite. Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawn.

Farewell to the 15th most watched sporting event of the year (2004...a non World Cup year).

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Adiaga 2

Thunder_struck wrote:

Oh Jesus spare me! The saving grace for a comically over-hyped sporting event that proved to be a chronic let-down, mainly because one of the competing teams didn't give a flying *uck whether it won or lost, was the genuine raw emotion of the Darren Clarke story.........but that had nothing to do with the bloody Ryder Cup, it was a human story, could have happened in any arena.

McGinley's concession to JJ Henry was actually nauseating, all part of his begorrah attempt to appear like the nicest of nicest guys. Bucket please! I noted how he was syrupy sweet to the Sky/BBC interviewers, yet was smart-arsed and curt with the RTE crowd - if you taped it all, as I suspect you did, play it back and you'll see. He also praised the Irish crowd for "behaving" itself!!! *uck you McGinley, you creep of an ass-licker! Behaved itself??

Harrington? Sweet guy, but a born loser. Faldo must be praying he doesn't make the top 10 for 2008, the guy can't hack it.

The highlight of the 2006 Ryder Cup was Stenson's winning putt, because it meant it was over. It was a snooze fest from start to finish. And not even the wannabes can convince me otherwise :rolleyes: Sh1tty jobs, bugger all loot, but ye think once ye have a five iron in yer hands yer part of the elite. Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawn.

Farewell to the 15th most watched sporting event of the year (2004...a non World Cup year).

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Oooooooh! Someone needs a girlfriend me thinks.. So much pent up anger there. I did like the bit about the 5 iron and the bugger and all. That made me laugh....at the sad little life you must lead.

slumped

Thunder_struck wrote:

Oh Jesus spare me! The saving grace for a comically over-hyped sporting event that proved to be a chronic let-down, mainly because one of the competing teams didn't give a flying *uck whether it won or lost, was the genuine raw emotion of the Darren Clarke story.........but that had nothing to do with the bloody Ryder Cup, it was a human story, could have happened in any arena.

McGinley's concession to JJ Henry was actually nauseating, all part of his begorrah attempt to appear like the nicest of nicest guys. Bucket please! I noted how he was syrupy sweet to the Sky/BBC interviewers, yet was smart-arsed and curt with the RTE crowd - if you taped it all, as I suspect you did, play it back and you'll see. He also praised the Irish crowd for "behaving" itself!!! *uck you McGinley, you creep of an ass-licker! Behaved itself??

Harrington? Sweet guy, but a born loser. Faldo must be praying he doesn't make the top 10 for 2008, the guy can't hack it.

The highlight of the 2006 Ryder Cup was Stenson's winning putt, because it meant it was over. It was a snooze fest from start to finish. And not even the wannabes can convince me otherwise :rolleyes: Sh1tty jobs, bugger all loot, but ye think once ye have a five iron in yer hands yer part of the elite. Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawn.

Farewell to the 15th most watched sporting event of the year (2004...a non World Cup year).

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Obviously another typical Irish begrudger.

Now take a deep breath and tell us what golf club you are a member of?

css

Thunder_struck wrote:

Oh Jesus spare me! The saving grace for a comically over-hyped sporting event that proved to be a chronic let-down, mainly because one of the competing teams didn't give a flying *uck whether it won or lost, was the genuine raw emotion of the Darren Clarke story.........but that had nothing to do with the bloody Ryder Cup, it was a human story, could have happened in any arena.

McGinley's concession to JJ Henry was actually nauseating, all part of his begorrah attempt to appear like the nicest of nicest guys. Bucket please! I noted how he was syrupy sweet to the Sky/BBC interviewers, yet was smart-arsed and curt with the RTE crowd - if you taped it all, as I suspect you did, play it back and you'll see. He also praised the Irish crowd for "behaving" itself!!! *uck you McGinley, you creep of an ass-licker! Behaved itself??

Harrington? Sweet guy, but a born loser. Faldo must be praying he doesn't make the top 10 for 2008, the guy can't hack it.

The highlight of the 2006 Ryder Cup was Stenson's winning putt, because it meant it was over. It was a snooze fest from start to finish. And not even the wannabes can convince me otherwise :rolleyes: Sh1tty jobs, bugger all loot, but ye think once ye have a five iron in yer hands yer part of the elite. Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawn.

Farewell to the 15th most watched sporting event of the year (2004...a non World Cup year).

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Ever tried Stand-up?

RuggieBear

don't feed the troll

Devrozex

Thunder_struck wrote:

Oh Jesus spare me! The saving grace for a comically over-hyped sporting event that proved to be a chronic let-down, mainly because one of the competing teams didn't give a flying *uck whether it won or lost, was the genuine raw emotion of the Darren Clarke story.........but that had nothing to do with the bloody Ryder Cup, it was a human story, could have happened in any arena.

McGinley's concession to JJ Henry was actually nauseating, all part of his begorrah attempt to appear like the nicest of nicest guys. Bucket please! I noted how he was syrupy sweet to the Sky/BBC interviewers, yet was smart-arsed and curt with the RTE crowd - if you taped it all, as I suspect you did, play it back and you'll see. He also praised the Irish crowd for "behaving" itself!!! *uck you McGinley, you creep of an ass-licker! Behaved itself??

Harrington? Sweet guy, but a born loser. Faldo must be praying he doesn't make the top 10 for 2008, the guy can't hack it.

The highlight of the 2006 Ryder Cup was Stenson's winning putt, because it meant it was over. It was a snooze fest from start to finish. And not even the wannabes can convince me otherwise :rolleyes: Sh1tty jobs, bugger all loot, but ye think once ye have a five iron in yer hands yer part of the elite. Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawn.

Farewell to the 15th most watched sporting event of the year (2004...a non World Cup year).

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

You make absolutely no mention of my main point, which was the atmosphere of the event. If you couldn't make out what it was like on TV (I'm assuming you didn't go) then surely all the players and both captains commenting on it would have made you notice. Woosnam and Lehman both described it as the best Ryder Cup ever due to that sole reason. No, it wasn't as thrilling as some of the other ones down the years, but when you compare the crowd and sportsmanship there to that of Brookline seven years ago, then theres simply no comparison.

prospect

Devrozex wrote:

You make absolutely no mention of my main point, which was the atmosphere of the event. If you couldn't make out what it was like on TV (I'm assuming you didn't go) then surely all the players and both captains commenting on it would have made you notice. Woosnam and Lehman both described it as the best Ryder Cup ever due to that sole reason. No, it wasn't as thrilling as some of the other ones down the years, but when you compare the crowd and sportsmanship there to that of Brookline seven years ago, then theres simply no comparison.

He made no mention, and no sense, as he probably didn't even watch it.
Let him be, 17 posts!?, probably has been banned under other user names for typing that kind of drivel...

garred

Regardless of the atmosphere, which was brilliant, the quality of golf was second to none. Chips going in off the green, huge putts, superb approach shots/drives and best of all 2 hole in ones. The difficulty of this course was not underestimated by the pros. Couple this with the other factors listed above it was the best overall Ryder Cup I've seen but the Belfry is a very close second.

CathyK

I am not a keen follower of golf, however I was there on Sunday and I would have to say that it would rank high as one of my all time favorite events, the players were great, the crowd even better, the course was on great shape, Dont forget that a lot of people worked very hard for the event and it paid off, well done to all involved

madds

I wouldn't call it boring....

After travelling down for the Wednesday practice day, I managed to get a ticket to the Gala Dinner in Citywest that night!! Spoke with Arnie Palmer (he was standing beside me at the bar so I offered to buy him a drink), and met Sergio as I was heading for the jax (loads of free beer).

Wished him the best of luck. Lucky swine is seeing Greg Norman's daughter at the mo.

J.R.HARTLEY

isn't it funny how you feel obliged to buy these people a drink when they could probably buy your house with their loose change , i'm not havin a go madds i'd probably do the same thing if i ever met anyone as famous as Arnold Palmer.

madds

I agree....:)....also saw a man approach Plamer looking for his autograph....Palmer was happy to oblige but that's something I wouldn't have done at that particular place & time.

Another thing...there I was standing there in my Black Tie best rental when who did I notice standing beside me only Louis Copeland....

sonic juice

maybe next time I met a famous person Ill ask them to buy me a house.Hey Morrissey...

prospect

sonic juice wrote:

maybe next time I met a famous person Ill ask them to buy me a house.

They don't have to be famous, just wealthy, ask Bertie!

J.R.HARTLEY

sonic juice wrote:

maybe next time I met a famous person Ill ask them to buy me a house.Hey Morrissey...

ah sarcasm best used when not mixing your tenses.