Ryder Cup Day 1 Morning 4 Ball Pairings

[ATL96Steeler]

Rose/Stenson vs Watson/Simpson...tough pairing for us there I think...not sure of a point there.

Bjorn/Kaymer vs Fowler/Walker...I like our chances in this one

Gallacher/Poulter vs Spieth/Reed...Seems like Watson is throwing the rookies to wolves here...fingers crossed they make it out alive.

Garcia/Mcilroy vs Bradley/Mickelson...this could be feast or famine...any points against the Euros here and it's doubtful we see this pairing again for the them.

Prediction... USA 1.5 Euros 2.5

 

[SJ76]

veterans and talent versus youth and inexperience.
I'm not liking these picks by Watson. But he's the man.

 

[Raid]

veterans and talent versus youth and inexperience.
I'm not liking these picks by Watson. But he's the man.

With the results over the past '9' years... I wouldn't care if he used 'Rock/Paper/Scissors" for the picks and pairings.

However, normally an enjoyable event.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Well...we came out the morning 4 Ball in good shape...USA 2.5 Euro 1.5

Fowler & Walker eeking out a half was solid and Phil/Keenan taking out Rory/Sergio was big.

Afternoon 4somes not looking too good early...we're down in all 4 matches, but again...early. Would love to see Rory and Sergio lose again.

 

[SoCalWizFan]

Well...we came out the morning 4 Ball in good shape...USA 2.5 Euro 1.5

Fowler & Walker eeking out a half was solid and Phil/Keenan taking out Rory/Sergio was big.

Afternoon 4somes not looking too good early...we're down in all 4 matches, but again...early. Would love to see Rory and Sergio lose again.

Wouldn't worry too much since it looked pretty similar early in the 1st round. The 1st round was very entertaining & Walker pulled off some amazing shots. Go USA.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Wouldn't worry too much since it looked pretty similar early in the 1st round. The 1st round was very entertaining & Walker pulled off some amazing shots. Go USA.

Yeah...but 4somes is historically the weakest format for us...hopefully you're right...we need to maintain and edge to keep the pressure on them since they're the favorites....I'm going to have to free up some time here in the next hour to catch some action online.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Bad math...morning was USA 2.5 Euro 1.5

 

[SJ76]

Singles is where it's going to be ugly. IMO of course.

I would never doubt Tom Watson.. But I do doubt this US Team.

 

[SoCalWizFan]

Bad math...morning was USA 2.5 Euro 1.5

Well - that lead didn't last long.

 

[SJ76]

I said I didn't doubt Watson, but why does he have wood for Hunter?

No Bubba, No Phil? Because of driving accuracy? Sometimes you have to just trust some of the best players in the world and let them play.

GAME OVER

 

[ATL96Steeler]

I said I didn't doubt Watson, but why does he have wood for Hunter?

No Bubba, No Phil? Because of driving accuracy? Sometimes you have to just trust some of the best players in the world and let them play.

GAME OVER

Bubba was not into this...didn't play well imo...Phil, got a 2 points, and worst case he and Keegan should've been out the Sat in 4somes.

He lashed out at TW (although not directly) and it made for a very strange presser, but I don't blame Phil...