38th Ryder Cup - In England this time @ Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, South Wales starting October 1st.

Teams are set:

Team USA

Corey Pavin
Phil Mickelson 8th appearance
Hunter Mahan 2nd appearance
Bubba Watson Ryder Cup rookie
Jim Furyk 40 7th appearance
Steve Stricker 2nd appearance
Dustin Johnson Ryder Cup rookie
Jeff Overton Ryder Cup rookie
Matt Kuchar Ryder Cup rookie
Zach Johnson Captain's pick, 2nd appearance
Tiger Woods Captain's pick, 6th appearance
Stewart Cink Captain's pick, 5th appearance
Rickie Fowler Captain's pick, Ryder Cup rookie


Very excited to see the rookies in there...probably Rickie Fowler more than any.



Team Europe

Colin Montgomerie Non-playing captain
Lee Westwood 7th appearance
Rory McIlroy Ryder Cup rookie
Martin Kaymer Ryder Cup rookie
Graeme McDowell 2nd appearance
Ian Poulter 3rd appearance
Ross Fisher Ryder Cup rookie
Francesco Molinari Ryder Cup rookie
Miguel Ángel Jiménez 4th appearance
Peter Hanson Ryder Cup rookie
Edoardo Molinari Captain's pick, Ryder Cup rookie
Luke Donald Captain's pick, 3rd appearance
Pádraig Harrington Captain's pick, 6th appearance



This thread can serve as the discussion when the event begins I guess. Captain's picks were finalized today, so I wanted to start this thread now.

[Edited on September 7, 2010 at 11:16 AM. Reason : GO USA]

9/7/2010 11:10:23 AM

Normally the US team always looks superior on paper, but this year I like the European team more. I think the US is going to get their asses kicked this year. Too many question marks on that team. A lot of Ryder inexperience for both teams though.

9/7/2010 12:47:06 PM

Why bring Tiger his game has sucked this year, plus he has a terrible record in Ryder Cup matches. The US won the last one without him. I too think the US is going to be destroyed.

9/7/2010 12:51:15 PM

Should be a fun RC to watch, the RF pick was a good one in my opinion. Anthony Kim is still very injured, and Lucas Glover is playing like shit lately. Good solid stretch pick for Corey Pavin. I think fowler is great friends with Bubba Watson and gets along with Tiger well, so that should be good for comradery!

9/7/2010 12:52:59 PM

I think adding Tiger just destroys any chance the US team had for comradery. Him and Phil hate each other, Tiger is playing like shit so I am sure his attitude sucks too, and plus with him around all of the other dudes cannot make fun of Tiger fucking whores and getting his ass kicked by his wife.

I would have left him off and brought Glover. Sucks that Kim is not healthy.

9/7/2010 1:07:54 PM

^I think you overestimate that rivalry (more of a media creation in my opinion). Plus with tiger moving to a new coach, and all of the problems that he has had, I am guessing he will be a little more accessible (one of the guys) this year. Nothing more humanizing than a public divorce, swing troubles, and the clap!

9/7/2010 1:12:56 PM

I think Tiger is a great pick...mainly because he has the drive to prove everyone that he can still play like he can before the scandal.

9/7/2010 1:41:34 PM

Shoulda picked Anthony Kim over that faggot Fowler

His wrist will be good in a month and he straight raped Sergio in 2008

9/7/2010 2:12:44 PM

I don't know if you can guarantee that it will be healed. I am sure Corey had that convo with him, and the prognosis wasnt all that positive. Dude is low on confidence after the surgery, and needs to worry about making his first cut instead of playing for his country!.

9/7/2010 2:28:44 PM

Prognosis Negative

9/7/2010 2:30:08 PM

bump for Ryder Cup week

coverage starts Friday at 2:30 am and goes all the way to 1 pm

9/26/2010 9:52:01 AM

It would be great if Elin goes over there and sleeps with the entire European team.

The Tiger pick was a foolish pick though from Pavin.

9/26/2010 4:24:01 PM

RORY VS TIGER

I can't wait to see this.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/sep/28/tiger-woods-rory-mcilroy-ryder-cup

9/28/2010 6:45:43 PM

My favorite golf event. Can't wait.

9/28/2010 6:52:58 PM

Rory is going to kick Tiger in the dick. Maybe if it was Rory Sabbatini, Tiger would have a chance.

9/29/2010 9:02:37 AM

I'm hoping you're wrong, but Tiger hasn't given us a reason to believe otherwise yet

He did beat Stephen Ames' ass in the match play championship 9 & 8 when Ames made fun of him for spraying his driver the previous day.

Honestly, Tiger might be trying to latch onto something to regain that mental "edge". He needs some outside motivation, like Kobe and Jordan, to fuel that fire and raise his game.

As soon as his mind is right, look the fuck out.

9/29/2010 9:08:54 AM

Yeah I think Tiger will unleash on Rory if they are paired up. I hope it happens

9/29/2010 9:17:13 AM

I am so fucking excited. U-S-A.

9/29/2010 9:36:49 AM

They should substitute Jeff Overton for Tom Watson. That would be awesome.

9/29/2010 10:08:10 AM

Tiger just got the biggest cheers of anyone when Pavin was introducing the team.

Pairing coming shortly...

[Edited on September 30, 2010 at 11:39 AM. Reason : .]

9/30/2010 11:39:42 AM

Friday Morning Pairings (foursomes):

Phil and Dustin Johnson vs Kaymer and Westwood

Cink and Kuchar vs McIlroy and McDowell

Stricker and Woods vs Poulter and Fisher

Bubba and Overton vs Donald and Harrington

[Edited on September 30, 2010 at 12:18 PM. Reason : .]

9/30/2010 11:59:34 AM

Quote :

"Phil and Dustin Johnson vs Kaymer and Westwood"

This should be one hell of a match.

Not sure I am all that excited about the chances of the US team in any match. If Tiger plays well, him and Stricker should handle Poulter and Fisher. The other three are even or favor the Europeans IMO. I think the US will be down 2.5 - 1.5 at the end of Friday morning.

9/30/2010 12:41:54 PM

the only golf i make an effort to keep up with is Ryder Cup

9/30/2010 5:50:57 PM

How the fuck is Furyk not playing the opening round?

9/30/2010 5:53:04 PM

still hungover from winning 10 mil?

9/30/2010 5:58:06 PM

That's basically what Pavin said.

9/30/2010 5:58:41 PM

too early in the morning for him. might miss his tee time.

9/30/2010 6:02:30 PM

^^ really? I was just guessing.

^ that sounds more logical

9/30/2010 6:03:24 PM

Pavin

Quote :

""He (Furyk) said he's been tired," Pavin told reporters before adding with a smile, "He was counting the money and he's been very tired."

9/30/2010 6:06:24 PM

I love Bubba Watson, But Bubba and Overton are going to get but raped tomorrow.

9/30/2010 6:41:08 PM

who will be USA's mvp?

and who from europe will be the mvp?

9/30/2010 7:10:11 PM

what times are tee times

9/30/2010 7:39:43 PM

9/30/2010 7:52:32 PM

LOL

Quote :

" DISCREAT DAT ASS "

9/30/2010 8:01:51 PM

ahahaha

9/30/2010 8:02:10 PM

he's baaaack

9/30/2010 8:11:23 PM

Teeing off in less than an hour. Fuck it, I'm staying up.

10/1/2010 1:50:15 AM

The rain is straight up retarded right now.

10/1/2010 3:12:37 AM

horrible weather...wow

10/1/2010 3:39:19 AM

Quote :

"WORLD SQUEEGEE CHAMPIONSHIP"

10/1/2010 3:46:16 AM

10/1/2010 3:47:18 AM

horrible golf from the Americans early...

10/1/2010 3:48:32 AM

Nice bomb from Overton.

10/1/2010 3:58:01 AM

I am liking Watson and Overton so far...hopefully they can keep it up. Also good to see Tiger follow that Bogey up with a bird...

10/1/2010 4:19:14 AM

I'm not one to pick on what someone is wearing but what is this???


Also found this:
http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Golf/44541/USA_in_shock_Ryder_Cup_wet_gear_screw_up.aspx

This rain is getting pretty ridiculous. They need to suspend play if we are gonna have a change. The Europeans are better than us in bad weather. Well, they're better than us across the board this year, but the weather is not helping us out.

[Edited on October 1, 2010 at 9:00 AM. Reason : can't speel]

10/1/2010 8:57:39 AM

Quote :

"Consequently, every member of the American team have had to shell out for a brand new waterproof tracksuit in the merchandising tent. "

This part is untrue. Tirico said earlier on the broadcast that the PGA of America went to the merchandise tent and purchased a rain suit for every player and caddy that wanted one.

Still though, How can we not get decent equipment for our players in the first place?

10/1/2010 9:07:14 AM

Is this rain delay over?

10/1/2010 9:11:25 AM

nope

Jason Sobels latest post on ESPN:

Quote :

"Jason Sobel: UPDATE: They are still hoping to get in some play today, but it won't be anytime soon. Next announcement will come at 4:00 local time (11 a.m. ET). Even if the course is good to go by then, players won't be back in place until 4:45 or so."

10/1/2010 9:13:55 AM

God I Love America

10/1/2010 9:45:23 AM

Nippleson is playing terrible.

10/1/2010 12:10:51 PM