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Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:36 pm
by Rex


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.

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

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

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2018 10:01 pm
by Rex
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.

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 7:51 am
by A_B
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.

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 8:02 am
by Sabo
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?

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

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

In France, take better player.

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 11:46 am
by A_B
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.

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 12:23 pm
by tennbengal
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.

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 2:23 pm
by Rex
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.

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 2:27 pm
by brian
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.

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 2:47 pm
by A_B
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.

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 12:37 am
by degenerasian
One year just one year I'd like to see the Ryder Cup played at Augusta.

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 1:11 pm
by Rex


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

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

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

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 3:53 pm
by A_B
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.

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 4:59 pm
by Ryan
Tiger’s back

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 7:58 pm
by Rex
Seriously. Was there a 24-hour restaurant on this plane?

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2018 10:12 am
by rass

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

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

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2018 10:24 am
by Ryan
A_B wrote: Wed Sep 26, 2018 10:22 am Um. What a dumb tweet. 2036 will be in the US.
at Avenatti National

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 7:16 am
by wlu_lax6
3-1 from the morning for the US. Only pair that lots..Woods and Reed.

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 7:53 am
by A_B
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.

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 8:16 am
by Rex
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.

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 8:42 am
by A_B
Jesus. Why did they decide to have this event on Oakmont Europe? These guys kinda all look like shit outside of Fleetwood.

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 8:44 am
by Baloney
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

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 8:48 am
by Rex
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.

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 3:54 pm
by A_B
Dammit. Either phils going in foursomes again or he is sitting tomorrow.

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

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

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 4:16 pm
by Rex
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.

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 4:26 pm
by A_B
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.

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 6:38 am
by A_B
Pardon my french but this is le kicking du ass.

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 6:41 am
by A_B
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.

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 7:47 am
by Rex
What a shitfest.

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 8:56 am
by rass
Le shitfest

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 9:45 am
by Rex
le lol

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

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

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 10:14 am
by Pruitt
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.

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 10:26 am
by Rex
The team of Bubba and Webb about to finish off a drama-free win over Sergio. You can't predict golf.

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 10:42 am
by Rex
lol at these jerks

Re: Le 2018 Ryder Cup

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 9:26 am
by A_B
Tiger acts hurt.