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2018 Ryder Cup
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Things shaping up nicely imo. Watson making the team is no harm at all from a European standpoint, even if his most recent win was a matchplay event. He's jittery at the best of times and if his record is anything to go by, thats amplified times a million in the Ryder Cup. Plus we all know how much he loves France
If Tiger shows any form at all, hel be picked too; again, its the Ryder Cup and the course has water everywhere. No harm! Spieth and Fowler both off the boil. J.T playing well but will be a first timer so hard to know how hel react. D.J has been quiet. You would be worried about Reed showing a bit of form. As much as I dislike him, Ive been hugely impressed by his bottle in the last couple of events.
Having said that, I think somebody like Tyrell Hatton might be a good foil for Reed. Equally dislikeable but hates losing and a great putter. I think hel thrive in September, a natural successor to Poulter if ever there was one. Another likely rookie is Noren who has a game thats made for le Golf Nationale. Absolute machine from tee to green and doesnt seem to miss left, and confidence must be as high as its ever been. Ditto Fleetwood. Rahm is a proper worldbeater, a powerhouse who will fear nobody.
Stalwarts such as Rory, Garcia, Rose, Stenson you cant see not being there. They have not and will not let anyone down. I dont think Westwood will make this edition, and thats no harm. Nerves got to him in 2016 so better to look elsewhere this time.
I reckon Cabrera Bello might sneak his way in. Would like to see Luiton make it also, really shouldve played the RC before now. Weisberger the same, and Alex Levy would be a good shout imo. Should make for a stronger plan B than 2016 whatever happens (Willett, Wood, Sullivan etc).
Dont hold much hope for Lowry. Failure to address fitness issues combined with decision to play both tours to his detriment. Not to mention juggling golf with fatherhood.Dunne and Harrington need a massive 6 months, dont see it happening for either. Still think McDowell has half a shot, although his dump in rd4 at Riviera will have worried him.0 -
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Id be with you here Fix. Really couldn't give a toss if Europe win or lose tbh. It doesn't really get any juices going for me.
I enjoy watching the eb and flow of some of the foursomes and fourball matches but im not to bothered of the outcome either way.
Ah you say that now but the morning of the ryder cup you'll be glued to it Free Palestine 🇵🇸
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Tyson Fury wrote: »Ah you say that now but the morning of the ryder cup you'll be glued to it
Ill definitely watch it. Im not saying that. Im just saying that i couldn't care less who wins it.
I enjoy a good match more than the actual result. That Rose/Mickelson match a few years ago was unreal.
Well maybe if i have a financial interest(which is highly possible) then i will care a bit more. But even then i wouldn't tend to get to emotionally involved in a bet either.0 -
Benicetomonty wrote: »Things shaping up nicely imo. Watson making the team is no harm at all from a European standpoint, even if his most recent win was a matchplay event. He's jittery at the best of times and if his record is anything to go by, thats amplified times a million in the Ryder Cup. Plus we all know how much he loves France
If Tiger shows any form at all, hel be picked too; again, its the Ryder Cup and the course has water everywhere. No harm! Spieth and Fowler both off the boil. J.T playing well but will be a first timer so hard to know how hel react. D.J has been quiet. You would be worried about Reed showing a bit of form. As much as I dislike him, Ive been hugely impressed by his bottle in the last couple of events.
Having said that, I think somebody like Tyrell Hatton might be a good foil for Reed. Equally dislikeable but hates losing and a great putter. I think hel thrive in September, a natural successor to Poulter if ever there was one. Another likely rookie is Noren who has a game thats made for le Golf Nationale. Absolute machine from tee to green and doesnt seem to miss left, and confidence must be as high as its ever been. Ditto Fleetwood. Rahm is a proper worldbeater, a powerhouse who will fear nobody.
Stalwarts such as Rory, Garcia, Rose, Stenson you cant see not being there. They have not and will not let anyone down. I dont think Westwood will make this edition, and thats no harm. Nerves got to him in 2016 so better to look elsewhere this time.
I reckon Cabrera Bello might sneak his way in. Would like to see Luiton make it also, really shouldve played the RC before now. Weisberger the same, and Alex Levy would be a good shout imo. Should make for a stronger plan B than 2016 whatever happens (Willett, Wood, Sullivan etc).
Dont hold much hope for Lowry. Failure to address fitness issues combined with decision to play both tours to his detriment. Not to mention juggling golf with fatherhood.Dunne and Harrington need a massive 6 months, dont see it happening for either. Still think McDowell has half a shot, although his dump in rd4 at Riviera will have worried him.
Jaysus Monty - you would sell commando golf balls to a tour pro.
you should work for Sky who often make me think The Rocco Forte Open is a major.
Sorry - forgot you do work for Sky - or are you dropped till your Open comes along again ?0 -
FixdePitchmark wrote: »Jaysus Monty - you would sell commando golf balls to a tour pro.
you should work for Sky who often make me think The Rocco Forte Open is a major.
Sorry - forgot you do work for Sky - or are you dropped till your Open comes along again ?
Dumped from Sky long ago. With good cause!
Ah no, I just feel September's edition has the potential to be very exciting so am keeping up to speed with how the team is looking. The Ryder Cup has made the careers of so many of the Euros that I think it's an integral part of any avid golfer's calender. Even if some people still see it as an exhibition, I really look forward to it. Multiple major winners wax lyrical about it...the likes of Faldo, Langer and Seve obviously, but also McIlroy in recent years. Tiger has downplayed it's significance over the years but I dont believe him. You watch his face in important matches over the years, success or failure, it meant something.
I love how it shows the wider golfing world just how good European golfers who chose not to base themselves in the US were and are. Montgomerie is in the hall of fame because of it and it will prove to be the highlight of many careers, ranging from Poulter and McGinley to guys who are lesser known in modern golf like the Garridos (snr and jnr), the Gilfords, the Torrances, the Roccas, the Johansons, not to mention the Waltons and the O' Conners...we always knew how good they were, and, after the Ryder Cup, so did the American players and press.
Add on to that, the respective US and European comebacks of 1999 and 2012 were and remain the 2 most nerve racking, exciting and brilliant golf tournaments Ive watched. It took me weeks to get over both 0 -
Benicetomonty wrote: »Dumped from Sky long ago. With good cause!
Ah no, I just feel September's edition has the potential to be very exciting so am keeping up to speed with how the team is looking. The Ryder Cup has made the careers of so many of the Euros that I think it's an integral part of any avid golfer's calender. Even if some people still see it as an exhibition, I really look forward to it. Multiple major winners wax lyrical about it...the likes of Faldo, Langer and Seve obviously, but also McIlroy in recent years. Tiger has downplayed it's significance over the years but I dont believe him. You watch his face in important matches over the years, success or failure, it meant something.
I love how it shows the wider golfing world just how good European golfers who chose not to base themselves in the US were and are. Montgomerie is in the hall of fame because of it and it will prove to be the highlight of many careers, ranging from Poulter and McGinley to guys who are lesser known in modern golf like the Garridos (snr and jnr), the Gilfords, the Torrances, the Roccas, the Johansons, not to mention the Waltons and the O' Conners...we always knew how good they were, and, after the Ryder Cup, so did the American players and press.
Add on to that, the respective US and European comebacks of 1999 and 2012 were and remain the 2 most nerve racking, exciting and brilliant golf tournaments Ive watched. It took me weeks to get over both
Can't disagree with your points and they were unreal events ('99 and '12). Also the quality of golf can be amazing and you can have shot after shot within inches of hole outs. Can be a remarkable atmosphere.
But Ireland (and the flags are nationality based by team members) have had a remarkably bad run. The affiliation to Europe is not a natural one in a sporting perspective. It was only joined in to make the event in some way competitive.
The Mcginely thing was a boost - but the last real Rep of Ireland contribution was 2010 and that was a captain's pick. We are having a remarkably bad run.
I accept your point on the European tour golfer versus the US tour - but this aspect has been considerably devalued as they have mostly decamped to Florida. They pretend to be all different and then the following week are playing golf and drinking in the same pub in Florida.
The US winning last time out was a saving grace , because it had become a bit too one sided with 8 Europe wins in 10 prior to that.
Then when I see the fans and their daft outfits - stupids songs and thinking golf fans are in the Kop it all gets a bit face palm and cringe. - same lads then go out and vote for Brexit.
Anyway - I will watch it and love it in end - but fingers crossed a tricolour on one of the poles.0 -
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