Ryder Cup 2020 [Official Thread!]

daithi7 · 26-09-2021 03:27PM

Considering Europe need the first 4 or 5 points just to compete, I think starting with McIlroy is a real error.

He's way out of form, is lacking confidence, isn't a good enough putter anyhow and is unreliable.

He should have only been used in the 4 balls each day to try to play him into some form. Persevering with him like he's one of the best players in the European team, when clearly at the moment he's one of the weakest is a major mistake imho.

P.s. in his losing 4 ball with Poulter yesterday, in 15 holes, he came into just 3 holes, with 3 measly pars!! That's crap competitive golf.

FixdePitchmark · 26-09-2021 03:50PM

I know I'm looking at this with the ability of hindsight - but anyone else feel Padraig has been a bit out of place or something.

He is used to being his own man , in control of his own thing. He has seemed uncomfortable.

FixdePitchmark · 26-09-2021 03:51PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117941938#Comment_117941938

I actually expect McIlroy to play well

Richard Hillman · 26-09-2021 04:01PM

You'd have to look at Europe and the lack of young people coming through. Hovland, grand. But when you look at the people competing for the captains pick, last minute spots or just missed out, it was Lowry (34), Garcia (41), Rose (41), Westwood (48). Poulter (45).

The next cabs off the rank were miles away. Victor Perez, Migliozzi, McIntyre. Those guys may come good for 2 years time plus the odd bolter but there isn't much coming through or for Harrington to pick from this time out.

The US had way more options and will have all of this team (depending on form) available the next time out plus the newer guys on the scene. The US could be going on a bit of a win streak.

At least it will be the end of "The Guardians of the Ryder Cup"

lawred2 · 26-09-2021 04:02PM

Come on Rory. I really want him to do well. See it down to the 18th anyway

lawred2 · 26-09-2021 04:06PM

Killed it off the first tee at least

26-09-2021 04:08PM

Padraig's voice is nearly gone, most of done a bit of roaring last night.

lawred2 · 26-09-2021 04:14PM

Birdie on the first. Great stuff.

And Xander bottles one

ShamoBuc · 26-09-2021 04:14PM

Nice start!

26-09-2021 04:15PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117941816#Comment_117941816

Rory @ 7/4 was a great bet. Xander has bottled a lot of Sunday's

LuckyGent88 · 26-09-2021 04:16PM

By god.

blackcard · 26-09-2021 04:18PM

If Rory had to win his matches, the score would be 8 - 8

FixdePitchmark · 26-09-2021 04:19PM

Id say we will have a burst of energy - get well up , then at turn it will all turn red. Crowd etc.

lawred2 · 26-09-2021 04:23PM

this is getting interesting

Mushy · 26-09-2021 04:25PM

Great shot by mcillroy.

Cantley had a shocker, lowry could've done better

lawred2 · 26-09-2021 04:26PM

Rory should go two up here. Have Xander sweating

FixdePitchmark · 26-09-2021 04:28PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117942145#Comment_117942145

Seriously early days.

lawred2 · 26-09-2021 04:30PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117942164#Comment_117942164

sure don't we know

lawred2 · 26-09-2021 04:31PM

can't ask for a better start than birdie birdie

Mantis Toboggan · 26-09-2021 04:31PM

Rory opens up birdie birdie!

Mantis Toboggan · 26-09-2021 04:40PM

Phenomenal drive from deshambo

26-09-2021 04:41PM

Hopefully Garcia's short game wins out

razorblunt · 26-09-2021 04:47PM

That’s spectacular by Bryson in fairness.

Mushy · 26-09-2021 04:47PM

Not much garcia can do there

Barnaboy · 26-09-2021 04:48PM

Eagle from DeChambeau. Phenomenal.

razorblunt · 26-09-2021 04:49PM

Anyone know how many bunkers are on this course? Looks like quite a lot and they never, ever, mention it. Ever.

Joedryan · 26-09-2021 04:49PM

BDC drives the green and knocks it in for an eagle 2 😮

Morris Garren · 26-09-2021 04:49PM

Dechambeau really reminds me of that guy in Rocky 4, that big Russian (played by a Swede Dolph Lundgren), who had that evil stare and 'I VILL BREAK YOU!'

But I also remember how that movie ended. Really looking forward to how Sergio deals with him