Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:36 pm

Look at that avatar!

Seems like Furyk could take 9-12 from the points list and nobody would complain, so that's my prediction. Tiger (duh), Phil (you try being the guy to pick Tony Finau over him), Bryson (meh) and Xander (I like it).

The European qualifying process is beyond my ken, but I assume they will have all those guys who killed it this weekend along with Rose and Poulter so yay.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Aug 13, 2018 9:10 pm

Bryson rubs me wrong way.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Mon Aug 13, 2018 10:01 pm

Me too. Like literally, in the physical sense. I guess there are a couple of weeks left for someone to grab one of the last 2 spots.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Aug 14, 2018 7:51 am

Man. Phil's only had one top ten since MArch. Wasn't a factor in any of the majors. I just don't think he deserves to be on the team. But I don't disagree with you, either.

Post by **Sabo** » Tue Aug 14, 2018 8:02 am

A_B wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 7:51 am Man. Phil's only had one top ten since MArch. Wasn't a factor in any of the majors. I just don't think he deserves to be on the team.

This is why you pick Finau over FIGJAM. Do you want to win or make the fans and media happy?

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Tue Aug 14, 2018 11:39 am

if it were a home Ryder cup i would take Phil cause he would get the crowd going.

In France, take better player.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Aug 14, 2018 11:46 am

degenerasian wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 11:39 am if it were a home Ryder cup i would take Phil cause he would get the crowd going.

In France, take better player.

I go the opposite. Phil's experience would matter more away than at home. Nothing going to surprise him.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Tue Aug 14, 2018 12:23 pm

A_B wrote: ↑Mon Aug 13, 2018 9:10 pm Bryson rubs me wrong way.

Communication in bed is paramount, AB. Be clear with your needs.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Tue Aug 14, 2018 2:23 pm

You need Phil because who else is going to dish out good quotes in the loser's press conference on Sunday.

More seriously, having Phil on the team takes some of the pressure off the younger guys in an away Ryder Cup, and that probably outweighs the issues with his form.

Post by **brian** » Tue Aug 14, 2018 2:27 pm

Rex wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 2:23 pm You need Phil because who else is going to dish out good quotes in the loser's press conference on Sunday.

More seriously, having Phil on the team takes some of the pressure off the younger guys in an away Ryder Cup, and that probably outweighs the issues with his form.

I think there's a tendency to overthink anything beyond "put the best 12 American golfers at the time the extra four are picked out there". I don't care how young some of these kids are, they could kick Mickelson's ass up and down the course and have been for the last nine months.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Aug 14, 2018 2:47 pm

MIckelson has more value in foursomes where he can just go crazy looking for birdies, but there are so many of the younger guys that do that, too. I get the sentimentality, but at some point they all phase out. But I'm guessing he makes team, then is the named next Captain shortly after this year's event.

Edit: NVM. The 2020 is in Wisconsin, so it will be Steve Stricker as that Captain.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Wed Aug 15, 2018 12:37 am

One year just one year I'd like to see the Ryder Cup played at Augusta.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 1:11 pm

1) I wish it was everyone in shades except for Duval
2) Tiger is pretty clearly being propped up Weekend at Bernie's style
3) Rickie's Nazi hair should be popular in France

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 3:41 pm

Is the woman in the picture Furyk's wife? I apologize for being catty, but she looks like she just rolled out of bed.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 3:53 pm

sancarlos wrote: ↑Mon Sep 24, 2018 3:41 pm Is the woman in the picture Furyk's wife? I apologize for being catty, but she looks like she just rolled out of bed.

Well, in her defense she probably got ready on a plane.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 4:59 pm

Tiger’s back

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 7:58 pm

Seriously. Was there a 24-hour restaurant on this plane?

rass · Post by **rass** » Wed Sep 26, 2018 10:12 am

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Wed Sep 26, 2018 10:22 am

Um. What a dumb tweet. 2036 will be in the US.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Wed Sep 26, 2018 10:24 am

A_B wrote: ↑Wed Sep 26, 2018 10:22 am Um. What a dumb tweet. 2036 will be in the US.

at Avenatti National

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Fri Sep 28, 2018 7:16 am

3-1 from the morning for the US. Only pair that lots..Woods and Reed.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Sep 28, 2018 7:53 am

Mickelson just teed off on a par five with an iron. And put it in the water. I really think Phil would have been better suited for four ball if he is only playing one session a day.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Fri Sep 28, 2018 8:16 am

I don't get why he or Bryson were picked for foursomes rather than four balls. At least they can only lose 1 point though.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Sep 28, 2018 8:42 am

Jesus. Why did they decide to have this event on Oakmont Europe? These guys kinda all look like shit outside of Fleetwood.

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Fri Sep 28, 2018 8:44 am

A_B wrote: ↑Fri Sep 28, 2018 7:53 am Mickelson just teed off on a par five with an iron. And put it in the water. I really think Phil would have been better suited for four ball if he is only playing one session a day.

I heard Gary Koch make that very point on the radio yesterday afternoon

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Fri Sep 28, 2018 8:48 am

Who is the jerk that decided to outfit these guys in the same colors? I just realized that you have to look at the pants to know what team it is.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Sep 28, 2018 3:54 pm

Dammit. Either phils going in foursomes again or he is sitting tomorrow.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Sep 28, 2018 3:55 pm

And you gotta put reed out there twice, IMO. He matches intensity.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Fri Sep 28, 2018 4:16 pm

I know you shouldn't pay too much attention to the stroke scoring, but the Phil/Bryson team didn't do any worse than the others against par. In fact, it looks like they ended at +2 while the other teams ended at +3. Still, I don't trust those two at all, especially if they had to play 15-18.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Sep 28, 2018 4:26 pm

Rex wrote: ↑Fri Sep 28, 2018 4:16 pm I know you shouldn't pay too much attention to the stroke scoring, but the Phil/Bryson team didn't do any worse than the others against par. In fact, it looks like they ended at +2 while the other teams ended at +3. Still, I don't trust those two at all, especially if they had to play 15-18.

That’s fair. They did calm down but their front nine was all over.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 6:38 am

Pardon my french but this is le kicking du ass.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 6:41 am

A_B wrote: ↑Fri Sep 28, 2018 3:55 pm And you gotta put reed out there twice, IMO. He matches intensity.

I dunno if it was being paired with woods or just being off form. But reed doesn’t got it this week.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 7:47 am

What a shitfest.

rass · Post by **rass** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 8:56 am

Le shitfest

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 9:45 am

le lol

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 9:54 am

It’s a pretty course.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 10:14 am

A_B wrote: ↑Sat Sep 29, 2018 9:54 am It’s a pretty course.

Is it ever - absolutely stunning.

Every time I watch golf there are a number of shots that make me think "just once, I'd like to hit a shot like that." Koepka and Stenson just did it back to back.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 10:26 am

The team of Bubba and Webb about to finish off a drama-free win over Sergio. You can't predict golf.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 10:42 am

lol at these jerks

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Sun Sep 30, 2018 9:26 am

Tiger acts hurt.