Ryder Cup 2020 [Official Thread!]

I hope the opposite. A Finua choke and not having to look at that annoying ear cupping to the drunk hillbillies.

Danny Willetts brothers comments from 2016 come to mind.

I think it's a bit late putting Rors out first now once his confidence has truly been shattered, but maybe he can dig deep within himself and pull out some good golf.

I was a big advocate for putting him out first on the first morning to try and jump start his confidence, now it's a complete shot in the dark, but here's hoping for a green wave to start things off!

Some sacrificial lamb, Xander's been one of the best players in the world for a number of years and is undoubtedly one of the US' best players.

He should have a major or two already and after winning the Olympics he'll probably win a couple over the next few years.

Not alone here. A 7&6 or so would be nice. Hopefully the last time we see him in the RC.

Yeah, i mean i don't think any of the American team could be considered sacrificial lambs against anyone. But XS would not be near the top of the list in any case.

Yeah, there's a scenario where the US could win all 12 and also where Europe could win all 12. Neither are going to happen but they're both possible. The list of pairings actually looks encouraging for Europe and has probably fallen as kindly as it could've but to win 9 from 12 is just too big an ask.

Would fancy Bernd to give Brooks a fright though.

Would agree, it's been his form for the last few years in majors, be out of contention after the 1st 2 days, when the pressure is off he starts playing well.

It's a shot to nothing putting him out 1st, could work out.

Harrington has made some bad decisions but dropping him wasn't one of them,. McGinley should apologise for his comments.

I can't help you there. McGinley is one of the most boring bland people on Sky, I tune out whenever he speaks.

Xander has won all his matches. Some sacrificial lamb

5pm i believe.

The overall strength of the US team combined with the lack of depth and poor form of many players in the European team has lead to this big lead.

harrington and his team have definitely made a few errors in pairings but his players have let him down too. None more so than Rory. But Europe also had some chances in many matches going into the back 9 and faltered. Should definitely be a bit closer.

Would love if Europe could make it some it interesting by getting 4 or so points from first 5 games and then let the likes of Casey, poulter and Westwood get hammered. Poulter was giving it all on social media the last two weeks and hasn’t backed it up. Same with Westwood, just happy to be there.

I’ll go for a 17-11 final score. Maybe a fight between Hatton and JT too

Reasons for probable European defeat in order

1. Massive gulf in class
2. Home advantage 
3. Poor performance from top guys and vets
4. Pairings choices

He is not. He is absolutely awful and insults the intelligence of golf fans almost every time he appears on Sly Sports.

I still haven’t got over the fact that he named Justin Thomas as a “dark horse” and “one to watch out for” after the 2018 Ryder Cup. The same Justin Thomas that won 5 or 6 tournaments the year before, including the PGA Championship. McGinley was a very average golfer who landed a plum draw as captain for the 2014 Ryder Cup and has been milking it ever since.

No question I and everyone else would do the same in his position. But he’s an asshole in a personal capacity as well as being totally insufferable in his now professional capacity.

JT isn't the worst. But Hatton is insufferable. Go JT!