Ryder Cup

[TheChipPrince]

Being at home is a significant advantage, but so to is the fact that Tiger Woods is not playing.  

Sorry , I cant accept the fact that the best golfer ever, being injured is a plus for any side, even his his record is nothing to write home about...

[Matt50]

Being at home is a significant advantage, but so to is the fact that Tiger Woods is not playing.  

Sorry , I cant accept the fact that the best golfer ever, being injured is a plus for any side, even his his record is nothing to write home about...

I understand what you are saying, but this is an individual sport, that has a team game once every couple of years.  All the attention goes on Tiger Woods, and despite what anyone says, this has to affect the other players and make them feel less important to the team.

IMO i dont think it is any coincidence that Europe have won the last 3 Ryder Cups whilst Tiger has been at the top of the sport.

[lazaroonie]

I want Europe to smash the septics, but I want Poulter to lose every match.

i also want europe to win big, and for nick faldo to get food poisoning at the celebration dinner...

[TheChipPrince]

Being at home is a significant advantage, but so to is the fact that Tiger Woods is not playing.  

Sorry , I cant accept the fact that the best golfer ever, being injured is a plus for any side, even his his record is nothing to write home about...

I understand what you are saying, but this is an individual sport, that has a team game once every couple of years.  All the attention goes on Tiger Woods, and despite what anyone says, this has to affect the other players and make them feel less important to the team.

IMO i dont think it is any coincidence that Europe have won the last 3 Ryder Cups whilst Tiger has been at the top of the sport.

Azinger wanted him there as his right man, or one of, so he thinks Tiger has an absolute positive effect on the side. When playing surely the other players look at the next match etc, and see Tiger getting ready in the locker room, would you really want anybody else instead of him to hole that crucial putt?  Must give them confidence to have him there...

we''ll agree to disagree!

[Matt50]

Being at home is a significant advantage, but so to is the fact that Tiger Woods is not playing.  

Sorry , I cant accept the fact that the best golfer ever, being injured is a plus for any side, even his his record is nothing to write home about...

I understand what you are saying, but this is an individual sport, that has a team game once every couple of years.  All the attention goes on Tiger Woods, and despite what anyone says, this has to affect the other players and make them feel less important to the team.

IMO i dont think it is any coincidence that Europe have won the last 3 Ryder Cups whilst Tiger has been at the top of the sport.

Azinger wanted him there as his right man, or one of, so he thinks Tiger has an absolute positive effect on the side. When playing surely the other players look at the next match etc, and see Tiger getting ready in the locker room, would you really want anybody else instead of him to hole that crucial putt?  Must give them confidence to have him there...

we''ll agree to disagree!

I think had the USA performed better over the last 3 Ryder Cups then it maybe wouldnt be so much of an issue, but you do get a lot of stories come out of the American camp that it is difficult being on the same team as Tiger.

There is no right answer so i'll agree to disagree as well  (unless the USA win in which case i will be proved right  )

[Flea]

Being at home is a significant advantage, but so to is the fact that Tiger Woods is not playing.  

Sorry , I cant accept the fact that the best golfer ever, being injured is a plus for any side, even his his record is nothing to write home about...

I understand what you are saying, but this is an individual sport, that has a team game once every couple of years.  All the attention goes on Tiger Woods, and despite what anyone says, this has to affect the other players and make them feel less important to the team.

IMO i dont think it is any coincidence that Europe have won the last 3 Ryder Cups whilst Tiger has been at the top of the sport.

Azinger wanted him there as his right man, or one of, so he thinks Tiger has an absolute positive effect on the side. When playing surely the other players look at the next match etc, and see Tiger getting ready in the locker room, would you really want anybody else instead of him to hole that crucial putt?  Must give them confidence to have him there...

we''ll agree to disagree!

I think had the USA performed better over the last 3 Ryder Cups then it maybe wouldnt be so much of an issue, but you do get a lot of stories come out of the American camp that it is difficult being on the same team as Tiger.

There is no right answer so i'll agree to disagree as well  (unless the USA win in which case i will be proved right  )

I think to some extent you are both right - in the singles I think there's no doubt Tiger must be an inspiration to the rest of the US team, but in the fourballs and foursomes he's never yet had a steady partnership which has worked and I think that to some extent this unsettles the team because if Tiger can't find that chemistry with someone then what chance have the mere mortals got!!

[seven2unsuited]

was looking at prices for top point scorers.  mcdowell was 20/1 for top uk scorer and 1/4 1st 3.  suppose it depends who plays who, dunno what his match play is like. also 40/1 for top scorer

[Rooky9]

tiger woods is a huge miss. I wouldn't play him in foursomes but I'd take him in the other three rounds for any team.

[ItsMrAlex2u]

I am gutted he didnt pick Clarke, Poulter should not be there in Clarke's place.
That being said I now hope he does well.

Faldo is very experienced in the Ryder Cup so if he feels he only needs 1 co captian then I am sure it will be fine. Dont forget that on the first 2 days there will only be 8 members of the team on the course at any one time so there are always 4 other players to use in that capacity. And on sunday it doesnt matter anyway once all the players are out.

Azinger is no hero either. Famous quote by Seve a few years back "The american team is 11 nice guys and Paul Azinger".

I think this one is too close to call to be honest.

I love the Ryder cup. When its close it is without doubt the best sporting event on TV.
Even though we won, the fact that the last 2 have not been close has detracted from the entertainment value a bit.

I hope we win but I hope we edge it in a tight tussle on Sunday.

Booked the afternoon off work on Friday to sit in the pub and watch it. Cant wait

[scotty2hatty]

Henrik Stenson top points scorer 16/1

[ItsMrAlex2u]

do you think he will play every match? I wouldnt have thought so, hence the price

[scotty2hatty]

I wouldnt have thought so, hence the price

He's about 6th shortest in the market!

Yeah, I think he will.

[Pelham Boy]

Henrik Stenson top points scorer 16/1

I like the look of that.

[ShatnerPants]

I want Europe to smash the septics, but I want Poulter to lose every match.

I've noticed you're not his biggest fan.

What did he do ?  Shag your granny ?

This is the first time in over twenty years I've been totally confident that we're going to stuff the Yanks.

That's an absolute drubbing for Europe pretty much guaranteed then, I'm afraid.

[Colchester Kev]

I want Europe to smash the septics, but I want Poulter to lose every match.

I've noticed you're not his biggest fan.

What did he do ?  Shag your granny ?

This is the first time in over twenty years I've been totally confident that we're going to stuff the Yanks.

That's an absolute drubbing for Europe pretty much guaranteed then, I'm afraid.

No, My granny would never have slept with a gooner

Truth is, Poulter is everything I dislike in a person who is mediocre in his field, he is brash arrogant and deluded... and he supports the @rse.