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Ryder Cup - Wildcard Picks

  • 28-08-2014 06:12PM
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,798 ✭✭✭


    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


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 196 ✭✭baboo800


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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 20,664 ✭✭✭✭Rikand


    poulter donald gallagher

    I dont see how he can pick anyone else


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,076 ✭✭✭✭vienne86


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


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,138 ✭✭✭SaveOurLyric


    syngindub wrote: »
    Lowry

    WTF ?!#?!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 20,664 ✭✭✭✭Rikand


    WTF ?!#?!

    you gotta love a bit of Irish optimism ;)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 196 ✭✭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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 20,664 ✭✭✭✭Rikand


    and hes leading the italian open - definitely the form player


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,834 ✭✭✭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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 95 ✭✭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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 420 ✭✭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.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,300 ✭✭✭✭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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 420 ✭✭Jazzzman


    razorblunt wrote: »
    Poulter for his form needs to be picked also.
    :confused:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,798 ✭✭✭syngindub


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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 196 ✭✭baboo800


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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 20,664 ✭✭✭✭Rikand


    Jazzzman wrote: »
    :confused:

    Ryder Cup form I imagine he meant.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,848 ✭✭✭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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,076 ✭✭✭✭vienne86


    Gallacher must be in with a shout now.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,823 ✭✭✭✭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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 20,664 ✭✭✭✭Rikand


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

    So much for form

    poulter tied 4th on -4 :D
    Donald tied 11th on -2 :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 758 ✭✭✭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?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 20,664 ✭✭✭✭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


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 225 ✭✭Twas Not


    Monty

    Harrington

    Clarke


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 20,664 ✭✭✭✭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 :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,138 ✭✭✭SaveOurLyric


    Twas Not wrote: »
    Monty

    Harrington

    Clarke


    Utterly ludicrous.
    How could you leave our Langer ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,848 ✭✭✭soundsham


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

    Not for long


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,848 ✭✭✭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


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,138 ✭✭✭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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,823 ✭✭✭✭First Up


    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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 192 ✭✭jokser250


    Westwood
    Poulter
    G mac


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 62 ✭✭jamok


    Gmac/Gallacher

    Poulter

    Weisberger


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