OT: Ryder Cup

[jibsey]

Ok it starts tomorrow so I will talk about something I saw on YouTube a show. This nice kid Horvath whose show it is was playing 9 holes with Gary Player who is 89. It was unbelievable. He hits it laser straight and decently long. He works out is in great shape and gives tips along the way. Terrific guy Gary is. It’s a treat so watch it if you can. Tomorrow talk golf!

 

[Deepster]

I’m here. Getting up at 4:30 am to try and get to the first tee.

 

[alphasigko]

I’m here. Getting up at 4:30 am to try and get to the first tee.

Am jealous! Love that course (even tho it kicked my butt in the late 80s before the renovation!) Went to the US Open 2002...what a treat! Enjoy!

Be the Ridgfield Reporter and keep us posted on your experiences there!

 

[Jimdish255]

I’m here. Getting up at 4:30 am to try and get to the first tee.

Have a great time tomorrow. Anybody we should watch out for outside of the top dogs?

 

[HitDog]

7:10am - Rahm/Hatton vs. Bryson/JT
7:26am - Aberg/Fitzpatrick vs. Scheffler/Henley
7:42am - Rory/Fleetwood vs. Morikawa/English
7:58am - MacIntyre/Hovland vs. Xander/Cantlay

 

[Chin Diesel]

I'm over in mainland Europe for work right now. First group goes off a little after 1pm. Should make for a good excuse to for a half day at work today.

 

[Hurleyman216]

7:10am - Rahm/Hatton vs. Bryson/JT
7:26am - Aberg/Fitzpatrick vs. Scheffler/Henley
7:42am - Rory/Fleetwood vs. Morikawa/English
7:58am - MacIntyre/Hovland vs. Xander/Cantlay

That 3rd match is going to be tough, but hopefully the U.S. can pull out the other 3 in the morning session

 

[2014DualCs]

These foursomes have recently decided the tournament. If you take a look at last decade or so of Ryder Cups, the home team usually wipes the floor since they try to game to course for em as much as possible.

I don’t know what it is, but something feels off about this USA team. Maybe it was the hype video comparing the “fight” and “resilience” to that of 9/11 firefighters. Meanwhile Europe was just hanging out having a few beers and laughs.

Hope I’m wrong. Bring her home boys.

 

[mauconnfan]

I must admit I’m very disappointed in Keegan not throwing Cam Young, a local kid who was playing great as of late, out there in the morning to get the crowd even more revved up. Morikawa? Not liking it but I’m sure he has a plan we will see.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

That 3rd match is going to be tough, but hopefully the U.S. can pull out the other 3 in the morning session

 

[NJHusky]

We suck so far

Anyone else having issues with broadcast on YT tv?

 

[jibsey]

We suck so far

Anyone else having issues with broadcast on YT tv?

It popped off for a minute then came back.

 

[storrsroars]

I don’t know what it is, but something feels off about this USA team. Maybe it was the hype video comparing the “fight” and “resilience” to that of 9/11 firefighters. Meanwhile Europe was just hanging out having a few beers and laughs.

I was at a practice round @Brookline (it was part of my job interview!) and have been a fan of the Euros ever since. The US team was dead serious and seemingly annoyed at any attempt of crowd interaction while the Euros were smoking cigars and joking with spectators. Clarke, Westwood and Jimenez in particular were having a blast with the crowd. It might've been more fun than actually watching the matches.

 

[mauconnfan]

We suck so far

Anyone else having issues with broadcast on YT tv?

Getting an embarrassing old fashioned butt whooping, Keegan better regroup for his afternoon pairings not a good morning at all.

 

[gwhuskyfan]

I hated the Morikawa pick from the minute it was announced. He hasn't been good in two years. And is a stiff.

 

[mauconnfan]

If Justin Thomas sees the tee before singles again Keegan is nuts and Morikawa should be a fan as well until Sunday.

 

[Chin Diesel]

If Justin Thomas sees the tee before singles again Keegan is nuts and Morikawa should be a fan as well until Sunday.

Henley too??

 

[mauconnfan]

Henley too??

You know he was definitely choking but he played good all year unlike those guys I expect he got rid of the shakes.

 

[Fishy]

We stink at golf. It’s like soccer. We need to drop tarmac bombs on all the golf courses in Europe until we catch up.

 

[NJHusky]

I hated the Morikawa pick from the minute it was announced. He hasn't been good in two years. And is a stiff.

Exactly....it's not 2023. He's the 144th ranked putter and has 1 top 20 since the PGA (where he finished 50th). I'm so sick of this "need ryder cup experience" mantra...why do we need experience playing like dog poop? Meanwhile Young and Griffin have been playing great.

Also, who the hell does our statistics....Europe says Molinari all the time...why does our incompetent team get to be anonymous??

EU puts Fitzy who's never won a foursome event and he kills it...they look at recent play...I think our guys go by the name.

 

[IndyLives]

What a horrible pairing - putting Henley w/Scottie in 4-Ball?? Talk about wasting the best player on the planet.

 

[IndyLives]

Cantley has always been & will always be a choker. Top 10 finisher his whole career.

 

[jibsey]

What a horrible pairing - putting Henley w/Scottie in 4-Ball?? Talk about wasting the best player on the planet.

Scottie played good?

 

[NJHusky]

Why is JT playing. I didn’t see much as had call, but what I did see he missed putts and irons

 

[Chin Diesel]

Cantley has always been & will always be a choker. Top 10 finisher his whole career.

And yet he and Schaufelle got the point.