Ryder Cup 2014

***CyberSauzee*** · 17-09-2014 08:46 PM

Really looking forward to this. I think the price on an American win has been a tad too generous. It's starting to shrink a bit from around the 3.00 it was on Betfair, but still 2.80+ available. The last 2 have been very close and I'm expecting the same here.

Two years ago the US were the favorites before he start at around 8/11, Europe 6/4 with the tie the usual price of 10-12/1. I recall a lot of cash on Europe just before it started and they shortened a bit, but I think that's more of a patriotic thing before people sit down to watch it or attend. I'll expect the same this year; although USA have come in a bit, it's likely to go out again next week as he media coverage intensifies.

I think also with Tom Watson as captain the US team will have someone who the home crowd obviously respect, and think because of who Watson is it will filter through to genuine respect for the American players.

Another plus point is Tiger missing. Woods just pays lip service to the Ryder and President's Cups. He's said himself that when he finishes playing no-one will remember his Ryder Cup record, but everyone will remember his majors record. He's right, but that's not the ego or attitude you need in a team event. And the last time Woods was missing 6 years ago the USA were comfortable winners - but Europe did have Faldo as captain so that would have had something to do with the result.

I'll admit to slight US bias as I've been very fortunate to have been given 4 'US themed' tickets for all 3 practice and 3 match days, so I'll be treating Sergey and HibbyRadge (amongst others) to a trip to Gleneagles.

**~~Sergey~~** · 17-09-2014 08:55 PM

If our last trip is anything to go by - if your bowels start playing up again, you'll be walking to Scotland from Watford Gap Services.

Roughage isn't always a good thing.

***CyberSauzee*** · 20-09-2014 08:50 AM

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If our last trip is anything to go by - if your bowels start playing up again, you'll be walking to Scotland from Watford Gap Services.

Roughage isn't always a good thing.

Irrelevant and uncalled for! Let yer wind be free where'er ye be! Besides that was Steeroid. Any more slights on my good bowel movements and your tickets will be going on ebay

***3pm*** · 26-09-2014 05:13 AM

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaas!

It's here!

***ACLeith*** · 26-09-2014 06:43 AM

After all the hype we're off - with a duffed shot! Nice to see these superstars are really human!

***Sylar*** · 26-09-2014 06:50 AM

I can see me seeking one of the team Europe jumpers

**Scottie** · 26-09-2014 08:00 AM

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I can see me seeking one of the team Europe jumpers

Oh yes it looks the bussiness

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***Sylar*** · 26-09-2014 08:21 AM

Stephen Gallacher is all over the place so far - must be very nervous!

***Sylar*** · 26-09-2014 09:20 AM

Aside from Gallacher and Poulter, it's look OK for Europe so far this morning!

Wind picking up a bit now.

***Sylar*** · 26-09-2014 09:50 AM

Rose/Stenson are romping their match - 4 up and dominant through 11.

By contrast, Poulter and Gallacher have been dreadful - 4 down and no birdies so far through 9.

***Allant1981*** · 26-09-2014 12:09 PM

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Rose/Stenson are romping their match - 4 up and dominant through 11.

By contrast, Poulter and Gallacher have been dreadful - 4 down and no birdies so far through 9.

Did stephen not birdie the 3rd?

***Sylar*** · 26-09-2014 12:28 PM

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Did steven not birdie the 3rd?

Willing to be corrected but I don't think so? Fairly sure he didn't manage any at all today?

***Allant1981*** · 26-09-2014 12:29 PM

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Willing to be corrected but I don't think so? Fairly sure he didn't manage any at all today?

Sjre they had 2 and im sure stevie got both, ill double check. Just a pity they played so badly

***ACLeith*** · 26-09-2014 12:38 PM

Last game been so slow that Rory and Sergio will have to run straight to the 1st tee?

**Pretty Boy** · 26-09-2014 04:56 PM

What a putt by McIlroy.

**Pretty Boy** · 26-09-2014 04:57 PM

And then follows it with a horror of a tee shot.

Adrenaline at work I think.

***Sylar*** · 26-09-2014 05:20 PM

Superb comeback to get a half out of that match! Now for Dubuisson and McDowell to hang on and get us to 5-3!

**Scottie** · 26-09-2014 09:07 PM

Brave fightback this afternoon by the European team who were awesome

Hopefully same tomorrow will take another 5-3

***blackpoolhibs*** · 27-09-2014 06:13 AM

Colin Montgomerie talking out his arse, saying he'd have played Gallagher instead of Poulter today.

Christ i'd have hit more fairways than him yesterday, the occasion got to him more than any rookie i can remember?

It would have been a real mistake in my opinion to play him this morning, this is probably the session than should go a long way in hopefully winning it for us, and the pressure will be enormous for the players.

***Danderhall Hibs*** · 27-09-2014 06:35 AM

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Colin Montgomerie talking out his arse, saying he'd have played Gallagher instead of Poulter today.

Christ i'd have hit more fairways than him yesterday, the occasion got to him more than any rookie i can remember?

It would have been a real mistake in my opinion to play him this morning, this is probably the session than should go a long way in hopefully winning it for us, and the pressure will be enormous for the players.

I'd want to get him back out before the singles but probably better for him to play in the 4ball so his partner can carry him?

***blackpoolhibs*** · 27-09-2014 06:40 AM

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I'd want to get him back out before the singles but probably better for him to play in the 4ball so his partner can carry him?

Each to their own i suppose, but not for me. This is a tournament that i don't think we can carry anyone, its all about getting to 14 and a half points.

Let him make the winning put tomorrow.

***Sylar*** · 27-09-2014 06:41 AM

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I'd want to get him back out before the singles but probably better for him to play in the 4ball so his partner can carry him?

That's what I'd expect

Fancy the Americans to be pumped up for this today - I'll go with 3.5-4.5

***Danderhall Hibs*** · 27-09-2014 10:34 AM

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Each to their own i suppose, but not for me. This is a tournament that i don't think we can carry anyone, its all about getting to 14 and a half points.

Let him make the winning put tomorrow.

It always comes down to the singles so he needs to get yesterday out if his system. Yesterday and today are just a warm up for tomorrow.

***ACLeith*** · 27-09-2014 10:58 AM

Game 1 is simply beyond belief. Americans have been brilliant but beaten. Perhaps the best 4-ball match ever?

And this series may be the best scoring-wise? Privilege to watch regardless of the match score.

***Speedy*** · 27-09-2014 12:03 PM

No Gallacher this afternoon.

Rose & Stenson split up as well.

***BroxburnHibee*** · 27-09-2014 12:12 PM

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No Gallacher this afternoon.

Rose & Stenson split up as well.

Stenson did pretty well with a sore back this morning. Was always likely to take a break.

***Sylar*** · 27-09-2014 12:33 PM

Surprised Westwood and Donaldson have gone back out - they were pretty poor this morning.

Shame Stenson wasn't fit enough to go again - him and Rose were stellar this morning.

If we can split the afternoon session and start with 8 1/2 points tomorrow, I'd feel confident going into the singles.

***Golden Bear*** · 27-09-2014 12:41 PM

I think we'll need to increase our slender 1 point advantage before tomorrow's singles.

There's a few our guys not exactly at the peak of their game and I suspect the USA will win the singles series.

***Jim44*** · 27-09-2014 05:34 PM

It's looking good for us but I'm cringing at the 'experts' on Sportsound saying it's all over ; we can't possibly not win four points tomorrow ; Gallagher has to play first tomorrow to make him feel part of the rout. It's not inconceivable that the US could do what we did two years ago, so a bit of respect and humility would be in order.

**Scottie** · 27-09-2014 06:34 PM

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It's looking good for us but I'm cringing at the 'experts' on Sportsound saying it's all over ; we can't possibly not win four points tomorrow ; Gallagher has to play first tomorrow to make him feel part of the rout. It's not inconceivable that the US could do what we did two years ago, so a bit of respect and humility would be in order.

I worry for Stevie G tomorrow as he's been draw against Philly Mick
Maybe best time to play him though. All the best Stevie

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