I really couldn't care less who wins this thing, as long as the play is spirited, exciting, interesting, dramatic and heartfelt. And I'd love to see a ton of grace and class. I predict the home team wins.
...Playing on an American style course couldn't hurt...
That was part of my thinking in picking USA with 15-15.5 points. Margin might be a little bigger: Tiger's in a better year than he was having 2 years ago, and by taking some American Ryder Cup rookies to dinner recently, he seems more engaged in this event. The Europeans never cease to surprise us in these things, however.
Actually, I wish the event were not being played on an American style course. I like watching golf as it's played on more typical Irish and Scottish courses.
Give my regards to Nick Faldo and Tony Jacklin.... That is if y'all ever speak to them again. I mainly recall the word "feud" as it relates to golf/Ryder Cup/etc. associated with European names.
Cheers
When push comes to shove the europeans get on enough to do the job.
Well I voted with my head instead of my heart. They beat us on our turf when we were big favorites. I don't see that changing on there turf, when they have the edge on paper. Playing on an American style course couldn't hurt, though.
I voted for Europe 15-15.5 because overall I think they are the better team, but It could go either way. I think the outcome will be very much influenced by how well the US rookies play.
Although the Ryder Cup is not my favorite event, (The 4 majors + TPC at Sawgrass) I do watch and enjoy it. I'm not the biggest match play fan but since we do not see match play that often it sure fits perfect for the Ryder Cup and absolutley adds to the thrill of it all.
I'm always so torn who to cheer for.
I was born in Germany but moved to Canada in 1962. I guess deep down I'm always happy when the Euro's win, but its the USA players that I love watching and am attached to.
Anyway I voted that I think it will be a Euro win with 15.5 points.
I suppose congratulations are in order. I thought that we were in for a good match after Friday. I still love watching these more than just about anything.
The Euro's certainly are the favorites but I think a combination of our whoopin' last time and the atrocious weather will keep us in it. We'll see what happens on Sunday.
Well I over-estimated our guys. I thought the US-style course would have at least kept it close.
I suppose congratulations are in order. I thought that we were in for a good match after Friday. I still love watching these more than just about anything.
Thanks
For what it's worth, I thought the Americans put up a pretty good fight this time round. So many close matches and so many went our way. The US team was much better than two years ago. I thought Lehman did a pretty good job as captain. He had them all playing together as a team for the first time I can remember.
September 20th, 2006, 11:46 PM
I thought that we were in for a good match after Friday. I still love watching these more than just about anything.
whoopin' last time and the atrocious weather will keep us in it. We'll see what happens on Sunday.
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