Ryder Cup - Wildcard Picks

syngindub

Mcginley naming his wildcard picks on September 2nd after the conclusion of the Italian Open on the European Tour and the Deutsche Bank Championship in the States.
Good article on bbc about who are the contenders.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/golf/28926560

It appears McDowell will get a wildcard spot if Stephen Gallacher gets a top 2 spot in Italy this week.

McGinely has apparently said McDowell is guaranteed a wildcard spot if gallacher makes it.

I think Paul must bring in Poulter, i know if didn't have the greatest of seasons but he brings great qualities to the team and revels in the tournament.

Presuming Gallacher doesn't make 1st or 2nd spot, who would you bring in?

my 3:

Pouler
Lowry
Molinary Francesco

baboo800

I would go with
Gallagher/Mc Dowell- I would pick whoever doesn't automatically qualify
Poulter
Donald

Rikand

poulter donald gallagher

I dont see how he can pick anyone else

vienne86

Sky commentators were really talking up Molinari today for a pick. I can't see that happening.

SaveOurLyric

syngindub wrote: »

Lowry

WTF ?!#?!

Rikand

SaveOurLyric wrote: »

WTF ?!#?!

you gotta love a bit of Irish optimism

baboo800

vienne86 wrote: »

Sky commentators were really talking up Molinari today for a pick. I can't see that happening.

I think mark roe was only doing that because he coaches him

Rikand

and hes leading the italian open - definitely the form player

Speak Now

baboo800 wrote: »

I think mark roe was only doing that because he coaches him

So Denis Pugh is his long game coach and Mark Roe his short game coach! No wonder sky love him.

leroythelegend

What if Gallagher doesn't make an automatic pick? He may not get a wild card.
Poulter is nailed on for one, if Luke and Molinari both have good weeks its going to be a very tough decision.

Jazzzman

I wouldn't be massively surprised if Westwood got a W/C over Donald.

Donald is massively off the boil whereas Lee is finding form.

On the other hand I wouldn't be surprised if Paul plays it safe with Poults/Lee/Luke either.

razorblunt

Would love to see a Scotsman there and Gallacher for me would take it ahead of Lawrie.

I wouldn't have Donald near it either. Poulter for his form and fan's response to him needs to be picked also.

Jazzzman

razorblunt wrote: »

Poulter for his form needs to be picked also.

syngindub

Yes Lowry, ok, im being a little biased.
He has had a good season though and experience will be brilliant for him

baboo800

Wouldn't mind seeing Bernd wiesberger picked after two great rounds

Rikand

Jazzzman wrote: »

Ryder Cup form I imagine he meant.

soundsham

Westwood
Poulter
Gallagher

Can't see Donald making it as he's not long enough to play fourball

Gallagher is sneaky long and I think he and Westwood will give Mc Ginley more options

Poulter is nailed on

vienne86

Gallacher must be in with a shout now.

First Up

vienne86 wrote: »

Gallacher must be in with a shout now.

He was in with more than a shout anyway. Apart from being a rookie he ticks most of the boxes. Next in line, playing consistently well, good temperament, good record at Gleneagles (and knows it inside out.) I'd say he has it, barring something sensational. Donald and Poulter the others.

Rikand

http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/pga/leaderboard

So much for form

poulter tied 4th on -4
Donald tied 11th on -2

ShivasIrons

soundsham wrote: »

Westwood
Poulter
Gallagher

Can't see Donald making it as he's not long enough to play fourball

Gallagher is sneaky long and I think he and Westwood will give Mc Ginley more options

Poulter is nailed on

Donald isn't long enough to play fourball? Yet he was long enough to reach number one in the world rankings?

Rikand

soundsham wrote: »

Westwood
Poulter
Gallagher

Can't see Donald making it as he's not long enough to play fourball

Gallagher is sneaky long and I think he and Westwood will give Mc Ginley more options

Poulter is nailed on

I'm not sure if you're too familiar with the Ryder Cup but there are other formats other than fourball.

Luke Donald Foursomes record

6-2-0 ( 6 wins, 2 losses ) - It's not all about length

Luke Donald Fourball record

1-1-1 ( 1 win, 1 loss, 1 half ) - not bad for someone who isn't long enough

Luke Donald Singles record

3-1-0 ( 3 wins, 1 loss ) 3 wins.... Again, not bad for a short guy

Twas Not

Monty

Harrington

Clarke

Rikand

One last thing about the distance issue.

Last time out, Donald vs Bubba in the singles 2012 Ryder Cup

Luke Donald beat Bubba Watson 2 & 1


Distance isn't much of a problem

SaveOurLyric

Twas Not wrote: »

Monty

Harrington

Clarke

Utterly ludicrous.
How could you leave our Langer ?

soundsham

ShivasIrons wrote: »

Donald isn't long enough to play fourball? Yet he was long enough to reach number one in the world rankings?

Not for long

soundsham

Rikand wrote: »

I'm not sure if you're too familiar with the Ryder Cup but there are other formats other than fourball.

Luke Donald Foursomes record

6-2-0 ( 6 wins, 2 losses ) - It's not all about length

Luke Donald Fourball record

1-1-1 ( 1 win, 1 loss, 1 half ) - not bad for someone who isn't long enough

Luke Donald Singles record

3-1-0 ( 3 wins, 1 loss ) 3 wins.... Again, not bad for a short guy

Or a tall guy either


Just can't see him being picked this time
Only my guess

SaveOurLyric

Surely he cant not pick Donald ? He is the next man on the list.
Least of all for Westwood. Who has the lowest claim on both form and rankings of Donald, Jimenez, Molinari, and Gallacher. Poulter we know is in. GMac also in if Gallacher makes it on Sunday. Of the 3, or 4, Donald has the best claim, and the first 3 have a clear advantage of experience over Gallacher which will mean only qualifying by right will have him there.

Poulter, Donald and Molinari (or Poulter, Donald, GMac if it comes to that) are the right picks. I dont have McGinley's number, but if someone has it, can they please call to let him know the above so that he doesnt make a mistake. Picking Westwood could be a fatal one.

First Up

SaveOurLyric wrote: »

Surely he cant not pick Donald ? He is the next man on the list.
Least of all for Westwood. Who has the lowest claim on both form and rankings of Donald, Jimenez, Molinari, and Gallacher. Poulter we know is in. GMac also in if Gallacher makes it on Sunday. Of the 3, or 4, Donald has the best claim, and the first 3 have a clear advantage of experience over Gallacher which will mean only qualifying by right will have him there.

Poulter, Donald and Molinari (or Poulter, Donald, GMac if it comes to that) are the right picks. I dont have McGinley's number, but if someone has it, can they please call to let him know the above so that he doesnt make a mistake. Picking Westwood could be a fatal one.

Donald, Gallacher and Poulter are the next three and the right three for a variety of reasons. Easy call for McGinley.

jokser250

Westwood
Poulter
G mac

jamok

Gmac/Gallacher

Poulter

Weisberger

Rikand

Its a pity we cant have hennie otto ? 9 birdies 6 bogeys 3 pars wins most matches

vienne86

I'd say it will be

GMac/Gallacher
Poulter
Donald

I wouldn't think Westwood is in it at all.

DirtyLeeds14

Would have no problem with Wiesberger getting one of the picks, let's see how he gets on today.

McDowell / Gallagher
Poulter
Wiesberger

razorblunt

Jazzzman wrote: »

I should have actually typed that out as his form in the last Ryder Cup.

Rikand

Stevie G doing the business. Up to tied second!

Come on Stevie!!!!

me89

Rikand wrote: »

Stevie G doing the business. Up to tied second!

Come on Stevie!!!!

Amazing round of golf so far.

Nearly a hole in one:)

pelevin

McDowell
Lowry
Harrington

jokser250

pelevin wrote: »

McDowell
Lowry
Harrington

Good picks but I think jason day and erine els have just as much of a chance as Lowry and Harrington

RikkFlair

This is great stuff from Gallacher, just like Donaldson last week he's rising to the challenge when needed. Needs to finish it off though, I wonder if McGinley will still consider him if he finishes just outside tied 2nd.

pelevin

jokser250 wrote: »

Good picks but I think jason day and erine els have just as much of a chance as Lowry and Harrington

They're not European so have no chance. It would be a real crowd pleaser if McGinley selected that Irish trio.

jokser250

pelevin wrote: »

They're not European so have no chance. It would be a real crowd pleaser if McGinley selected that Irish trio.

I know that , I'm just sayin they have the same chance as Lowry and Harrington making the team , none .

pelevin

jokser250 wrote: »

I know that , I'm just sayin they have the same chance as Lowry and Harrington making the team , none .

I don't see why not. McGinley would quickly make himself very popular with those wildcards.

SuprSi

pelevin wrote: »

I don't see why not. McGinley would quickly make himself very popular with those wildcards.

Very popular with who? Lowry and Harrington?

pelevin

SuprSi wrote: »

Very popular with who?

The public and the press.

SuprSi

pelevin wrote: »

The public and the press.

For putting a Harrington who's in the worst form of his life and Lowry, who is quite a bit behind the other guys deserving of a place there? No it wouldn't.

When Monty picked an out of form Harrington for Wales there was a lot of debate, and it proved to be a poor choice as he was very poor. This would be even worse.

slave1

Jazuz, I'm a big Lowry and Paddy fan but that's just a joke to even mention their names, Paddy is on a constant downward path and Paul will be picking those on an upward form, if Lowry really wanted to make a move for the RC then he should have been out almost every week over the last few months trying to impress instead of an extended break.

Looks like two of Luke, Westy and Poulter, simple as

Rikand

RikkFlair wrote: »

This is great stuff from Gallacher, just like Donaldson last week he's rising to the challenge when needed. Needs to finish it off though, I wonder if McGinley will still consider him if he finishes just outside tied 2nd.

How can he NOT be considered!

pelevin

Between Harrington, McDowell & Lowry 4 Majors and they're Celts with the Ryder Cup in Scotland. What's not to like.

jokser250

pelevin wrote: »

I don't see why not. McGinley would quickly make himself very popular with those wildcards.

Harrington has shown nothing all year and I think it has come to soon for Lowry , give him another 2 years and I think he might make it on his own merit so idhave to disagree with you totally

Rikand

Stop it david howell.

Just. Stop!