Ryder Cup 2012

[IrishGolfer]

So JMO has made his picks, selecting Nicolas Colsearts over Padraig Harrington. Amazing to see Paddy overlooked, but the big hitting Belgian has played well all year. From a patriotic point of view I would have obviously preferred the Irishman, but hey, that's life. Looking forward to another fantastic Ryder Cup. I think this year is going to be very close, US home advantage might swing it. I hope it ends up being another nail-bitter, the final putt on the final green taking it.

 

[BigJim13]

Where is it being played this year?

 

[IrishGolfer]

Medinah, Il.
http://www.rydercup.com/

 

[limpalong]

Shucks! You guys don't stand a chance! The U.S. Team will blow the Euros away! It'll be over before they get halfway through the singles on Sunday.

If Donald and Westwood, etc. were playing well... Rory is about the only Euro who is contending week after week. Sergio has played well two weeks in a row. Don't know if his mental strength will hold up in Cup type competition. McDowell hasn't performed well lately. Lawrie just won on the Euro Tour, but can he play with the "big boys"??

Plus... we've got the Tiger. Nuf said.....

 

[IrishGolfer]

OK, score predictions?
I'm saying a 14-14 DRAW!

 

[azgreg]

28-0 USA

 

[SilverUberXeno]

28-0 USA

SKUNKIN' EM!!

 

[IrishGolfer]

I will not rise to this bait!
(Quietly confident)

 

[anonymous golfaholic]

I will not rise to this bait!
(Quietly confident)

14-14 prediction doesn't exactly scream confidence in your boys.

 

[limpalong]

Once a team reaches 14 1/2 points, they win and the Cup is over???? Is that correct? I was going to say it would end up something like 18-10, with the U.S. winning. However, wouldn't it be 15-10, since the remainder of the matches wouldn't count? Do they still play it out once one side has the Cup in the bag?

 

[SilverUberXeno]

14-14 prediction doesn't exactly scream confidence in your boys.

Well, he's assuming that we're going to let one of our national girl scout troops play against Europe's best. 14-14 seems feasible.

 

[azgreg]

Once a team reaches 14 1/2 points, they win and the Cup is over???? Is that correct? I was going to say it would end up something like 18-10, with the U.S. winning. However, wouldn't it be 15-10, since the remainder of the matches wouldn't count? Do they still play it out once one side has the Cup in the bag?

They still play all the matches. Since Europe holds the cup now all they need is a tie to retain it.

 

[anonymous golfaholic]

Well, he's assuming that we're going to let one of our national girl scout troops play against Europe's best. 14-14 seems feasible.

LOL

 

[IrishGolfer]

Correct a draw retains it for Europe! Rarely is it a runaway result, it invariably comes down to the last few matches. I really think it is going to be a close one. Will be very interested in DLIII's wildcats picks! US team looks strong on paper and have home advantage.

One things for sure, it will be a birdie fest!

 

[MCDavis]

I predict that Rory will play better than Tiger.