Ryder Cup 2023

[theonlywayisup]

The European Ryder Cup team is beginning to take shape, with six automatic slots determined by the World and European rankings and six Captain picks.

The six automatic picks at the moment (25th July) are:

European List

1. Rory McIlroy – 4033.5pts
2. Jon Rahm – 3417.23
3. Robert MacIntyre – 1743.57

World List

1. Jon Rahm – 388.57pts
2. Rory McIlroy – 364.59
3. Viktor Hovland – 265.75
4. Tyrrell Hatton – 195.51
5. Tommy Fleetwood – 158.33


Just outside the automatic picks are Yannick Paul, Adrian Meronk, Matt Fitzpatrick (9th World Ranking), Shane Lowry, Sepp Straka and Justin Rose.

You would think that the Europe team would be made up from the twelve named above, albeit still time for one or more new entrants.

[mayo hibee]

McIlroy, Rahm, Fitzpatrick, Hatton, Fleetwood, Lowry, Hovland, Straka and Rose I would imagine are locked in one way or the other. Sadly the other three look like weak links whoever is picked and it's going to be a big job for those nine to carry home whoever else is in the team, even with home advantage.

[theonlywayisup]

Ryder Cup 2023: Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm confirmed on Luke Donald's European team - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/66454404)

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm of Spain have had their places on the European team for this year's Ryder Cup confirmed.

[theonlywayisup]

Ryder Cup 2023: USA team to face Europe contains at least three debutants - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/66570004)

Scottie Scheffler
Xander Schauffele
Patrick Cantlay
Brian Harman
Wyndham Clark
Max Homa

Koepka, Thomas and Speith now needing a captain's pick!

[CapitalGreen]

Ryder Cup 2023: USA team to face Europe contains at least three debutants - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/66570004)

Scottie Scheffler
Xander Schauffele
Patrick Cantlay
Brian Harman
Wyndham Clark
Max Homa

Koepka, Thomas and Speith now needing a captain's pick!

Captain’s pick or not, Thomas shouldn’t get anywhere near that team.

[Just_Jimmy]

Ryder Cup 2023: USA team to face Europe contains at least three debutants - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/66570004)

Scottie Scheffler
Xander Schauffele
Patrick Cantlay
Brian Harman
Wyndham Clark
Max Homa

Koepka, Thomas and Speith now needing a captain's pick!

Koepka
Morikawa
Speith
Burns
Young
Maybe Fowler because the fans love him

That would be my 6 wildcards for the USA.

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[Smartie]

Feels a bit like momentum has swung towards Europe lately.

The last Ryder Cup was a bit of a pasting and the Americans looked really strong for the foreseeable future but they've been hit by LIV and a few of their key players being out of form.

On the other side, some Europeans have been playing some great stuff and home advantage always counts for a lot during the Ryder Cup. The weaker end of the European team will probably cause some folk some concern but there always seems to be a hero who can emerge and scrape an unlikely and invaluable point or two.

I've watched the Italian Open on this course over the past few years and it shaping up to be an absolute cracker imo - can't wait.

[Greenbeard]

Two tournaments to go - Czech Masters then European Masters and Bob Mac is still holding on to 3rd automatic spot, but with Paul, Meronk, Perez and Hojgaard snapping at his heels. Not sure what points are up for grabs at these two tournies but hopefully if he drops out of the top three over the next two weeks his previous win at Marco Simone will see him picked. Just hope he doesn't bomb at both.
https://www.europeantour.com/dpworld-tour/news/articles/detail/all-you-need-to-know-as-ryder-cup-qualification-process-nears-climax/

[CapitalGreen]

Koepka
Morikawa
Speith
Burns
Young
Maybe Fowler because the fans love him

That would be my 6 wildcards for the USA.

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Pretty much the same 6 I thought. Would maybe take Glover ahead of Speith, Burns or Morikawa on current form considering he is the 2nd highest American in the FedEX cup standing.

[Just_Jimmy]

Pretty much the same 6 I thought. Would maybe take Glover ahead of Speith, Burns or Morikawa on current form considering he is the 2nd highest American in the FedEX cup standing.Possibly and you'd be hard pressed to say he didn't deserve it on form but I just feel these guys have done it and know what it takes. Young and burns would go as the two rookies (I don't think Burns has played).

Our bottom end looks less impressive but who knows. Home soil and the top end might carry us.

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[hibeg]

Two tournaments to go - Czech Masters then European Masters and Bob Mac is still holding on to 3rd automatic spot, but with Paul, Meronk, Perez and Hojgaard snapping at his heels. Not sure what points are up for grabs at these two tournies but hopefully if he drops out of the top three over the next two weeks his previous win at Marco Simone will see him picked. Just hope he doesn't bomb at both.
https://www.europeantour.com/dpworld-tour/news/articles/detail/all-you-need-to-know-as-ryder-cup-qualification-process-nears-climax/

Bob Mac will be in the team even if not an automatic pick. He has the balls for it !

[Smartie]

Bob Mac will be in the team even if not an automatic pick. He has the balls for it !

Good round of golf from Bob this morning.

[theonlywayisup]

Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, Sam Burns, Rickie Fowler, Collin Morikawa and Jordan Spieth confirmed as Zach Johnson's six wildcard picks for the upcoming Ryder Cup.

Full team is:

Scottie Scheffler
Xander Schauffele
Patrick Cantlay
Brian Harman
Wyndham Clark
Max Homa
Brooks Koepka
Justin Thomas
Sam Burns
Rickie Fowler
Collin Morikawa
Jordan Spieth

No real weakness in the above team.

[theonlywayisup]

Koepka
Morikawa
Speith
Burns
Young
Maybe Fowler because the fans love him

That would be my 6 wildcards for the USA.

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Close, but Young misses out with Thomas picked. Harsh on Young.

[Just_Jimmy]

Close, but Young misses out with Thomas picked. Harsh on Young.On form that's a terrible choice. Youngs driving would make him hard to beat in a 4 ball or singles.

Thomas form has been awful but you have to think Johnson has gone for the experience and the JT/Speith/Fowler mates act.

Let's get them smashed!

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[theonlywayisup]

The Captain's picks are:

Tommy Fleetwood
Sepp Straka
Justin Rose
Shane Lowry
Nicolai Hojgaard
Ludvig Aberg

Ryder Cup: Ludvig Aberg to debut for Team Europe after being named as captain's pick by Luke Donald | Golf News | Sky Sports (https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12176/12954859/ryder-cup-ludvig-aberg-to-debut-for-team-europe-after-being-named-as-captains-pick-by-luke-donald)

[Smartie]

That's a pretty solid looking European team.

The golf was great viewing on Friday afternoon. Crans Sur Sierre is a cracking venue anyway but it felt a bit surreal and totally nerve wracking watching Bob McIntyre scrambling to make the cut knowing his Ryder Cup dreams might be hanging on it.

[WeeRussell]

Sorry in advance for this 🙈 but… I think USA are decent value for a punt at around 10/11. I was guessing more like 4/9.

[Hibee87]

I would have said Meronk should have been a captains pick, especially since he won on the same course a few months ago.

[theonlywayisup]

I would have said Meronk should have been a captains pick, especially since he won on the same course a few months ago.

Suppose Ludvig Aberg winning in Switzerland changed things. Meronk may have been a better option than Lowry and Rose, but Donald has obviously gone for experience with those two.

[greenlex]

The inclusion of hojgaard instead of Meronk is a head scratcher IMO. Decent enough team either way but struggling to see the justification.

[JimBHibees]

Sorry in advance for this 🙈 but… I think USA are decent value for a punt at around 10/11. I was guessing more like 4/9.

Think you are right. Looks decent value

[theonlywayisup]

Ludvig Aberg looks good

[macca70]

Sorry in advance for this �� but… I think USA are decent value for a punt at around 10/11. I was guessing more like 4/9.

Betting about right but id say Europe are massively understated,

USA not won in Europe since Valhalla 2008,

9 of USA team wont have played competive tourney golf for 5 weeks when the ryder cup starts,

A lot of folk wont have heard of Aberg but he is unreal, great asset to have on the team and doesnt seem phased by anything. Played very well at wentworth at weekend.

Hovland won the fed ex and in exceptional form.

Rahm and McIlroy hugely experienced and also in amazing form.

European team met up at Marco Simone course a couple of weeks ago to practice and bonding session, great prep that went very well and no other euro team has done this before so they will be familiar with the course and surroundings when they arrive next week..

All the euro team played wentworth at the weekend and were grouped together Thursday and Friday, great preperation.

I think Europe are quietly going about there prep much better than USA and Europe would be my slight favs.

Heading over for it, fly over Thursday, tickets for the course on Friday and kick about Rome then Naples for the weekend.

Kilts on so hoping Bob Mac plays morning and afternoon sessions on Friday, which is unlikely unfortunately, probably just play 1 of the sessions.

[Smartie]

Betting about right but id say Europe are massively understated,

USA not won in Europe since Valhalla 2008,

9 of USA team wont have played competive tourney golf for 5 weeks when the ryder cup starts,

A lot of folk wont have heard of Aberg but he is unreal, great asset to have on the team and doesnt seem phased by anything. Played very well at wentworth at weekend.

Hovland won the fed ex and in exceptional form.

Rahm and McIlroy hugely experienced and also in amazing form.

European team met up at Marco Simone course a couple of weeks ago to practice and bonding session, great prep that went very well and no other euro team has done this before so they will be familiar with the course and surroundings when they arrive next week..

All the euro team played wentworth at the weekend and were grouped together Thursday and Friday, great preperation.

I think Europe are quietly going about there prep much better than USA and Europe would be my slight favs.

Heading over for it, fly over Thursday, tickets for the course on Friday and kick about Rome then Naples for the weekend.

Kilts on so hoping Bob Mac plays morning and afternoon sessions on Friday, which is unlikely unfortunately, probably just play 1 of the sessions.

I must admit, Europe look to be the value to me.

Home advantage is huge and their preparation looks meticulous, with lots of players in very good form.

Obviously the Americans have a lot of talent but they've been hit harder by the LIV effect, must surely be concerned about Thomas' form and there seems to be a wee air of complacency about their preparation.

[Hibee87]

Anyone know roughly the time this starts next week? I was going to maybe take the day off and suggest meeting a mate or 2 in the pub for it, but not sure when it will start to try and arrange it

[WeeRussell]

I must admit, Europe look to be the value to me.

Home advantage is huge and their preparation looks meticulous, with lots of players in very good form.

Obviously the Americans have a lot of talent but they've been hit harder by the LIV effect, must surely be concerned about Thomas' form and there seems to be a wee air of complacency about their preparation.

We’ll soon find out but Europe would have to be around 2/1 before I considered them close to value. I think most expect it to be close and should be great viewing - but I just have a hunch that USA will take it without too much trouble this time.

And they’ll be quite comfortable with JT if he plays like he did this weekend passed.

[WeeRussell]

Anyone know roughly the time this starts next week? I was going to maybe take the day off and suggest meeting a mate or 2 in the pub for it, but not sure when it will start to try and arrange it

Early doors on the Friday morning I think… be teed off before pubs open but you’ll still get a full day once you’re in 👍

[macca70]

Anyone know roughly the time this starts next week? I was going to maybe take the day off and suggest meeting a mate or 2 in the pub for it, but not sure when it will start to try and arrange it

Friday 29 September: Four foursome (alternate shot) matches in the morning and four fourball (better ball) matches in the afternoon.

Morning schedule

6:35 Foursomes match 1

6:50 Foursomes match 2

7:05 Foursomes match 3

7:20 Foursomes match 4

Afternoon schedule

11:25 Fourball match 1

11:40 Fourball match 2

11:55 Fourball match 3

12:10 Fourball match 4

Saturday 30 September: Four foursome (alternate shot) matches in the morning and four fourball (better ball) matches in the afternoon.

Morning schedule

7:35 Foursomes match 1

7:50 Foursomes match 2

8:05 Foursomes match 3

8:20 Foursomes match 4

Afternoon schedule

12:25 Fourball match 1

12:40 Fourball match 2

12:55 Fourball match 3

13:10 Fourball match 4

Sunday 1 October: 12 singles matches before closing ceremony.

11:35 Sunday singles (12 players tee off every 12 minutes (approximately 17:00 finish).

The home captain chooses which format is played in the morning and which in the afternoon on the first two days

[Greenbeard]

Good wee video of the Team rooms. Shows how the memory of Seve still plays a huge part. He is their 13th man.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDo5c_NUQIE

[JimBHibees]

In foursomes do both players drive and then choose which ball to play or do the players play tee shots at say even or odd holes and alternate shots.

[macca70]

In foursomes do both players drive and then choose which ball to play or do the players play tee shots at say even or odd holes and alternate shots.

Just 1 person drives and its alternate shot. That's why its important to work out whose driving on which holes or teeing off on par 3's etc.

Someone will tee off on all odd holes and the playing partner tees off on even numbered holes.

[macca70]

Hatton probably plays with Rahm so a good shout for top european players point scorer as he'll be bigger price than Rahm.

Max Homa had excellent record in the recent presidents cup which is like Ryder cup so good value for top USA player.

Flying over tomorrow and heading to the course on Friday, buzzing for this. Hoping Bob Mc gets to play both sessions on Friday otherwise going to look quite daft with the kilts on

[Golden Bear]

The inclusion of hojgaard instead of Meronk is a head scratcher IMO. Decent enough team either way but struggling to see the justification.

I'll obviously be hoping that Bob McIntyre plays well in the games he plays in but I still can't help feeling that he's the weakest player in the team and I would have selected Meronk before him.

However he is in the team on merit and nobody can deny that that's a fact.

It will be bacon roll and coffee time for me at 6.30am on Friday - I'm really looking forward to the big clash.

:thumbsup:

[macca70]

I'll obviously be hoping that Bob McIntyre plays well in the games he plays in but I still can't help feeling that he's the weakest player in the team and I would have selected Meronk before him.

However he is in the team on merit and nobody can deny that that's a fact.

It will be bacon roll and coffee time for me at 6.30am on Friday - I'm really looking forward to the big clash.

:thumbsup:

He went through a great run though and extremely unlucky not to win Scottish Open. Rory birdieing last 2 was just ridiculous.

He qualified automatically on merit, if meronk should have been in the team ahead of anyone it would be Hjoggard.

Bobs short game is as good as anyone on the Euro tour, hopefully a bit fire in his belly and fight brings out the best of him in matchplay.

Aberg is unbelievable, super star of the future. So calm for only having been pro a few months. Another that some folk might not be familiar with but could be a massive asset to the euro team.

[Smartie]

He went through a great run though and extremely unlucky not to win Scottish Open. Rory birdieing last 2 was just ridiculous.

He qualified automatically on merit, if meronk should have been in the team ahead of anyone it would be Hjoggard.

Bobs short game is as good as anyone on the Euro tour, hopefully a bit fire in his belly and fight brings out the best of him in matchplay.

Aberg is unbelievable, super star of the future. So calm for only having been pro a few months. Another that some folk might not be familiar with but could be a massive asset to the euro team.

Bob's also won a tournament on this course as well as having put in respectable matchplay performances in the US in the past, I'm sure I remember him beating DJ in one a couple of years back.

I'd have probably picked Meronk over Hojgaard (mainly due to the fact the Meronk has won a few times and won on this course this year) but tbh there's not much in it.

There's often room for an unheralded European hero performing above expectation in this event and I wouldn't put it past anyone on that European team.

[greenlex]

I'll obviously be hoping that Bob McIntyre plays well in the games he plays in but I still can't help feeling that he's the weakest player in the team and I would have selected Meronk before him.

However he is in the team on merit and nobody can deny that that's a fact.

It will be bacon roll and coffee time for me at 6.30am on Friday - I'm really looking forward to the big clash.

:thumbsup:
His biggest problem this year has been a few big numbers at daft moments. He still makes tons of birdies. I think he will be just fine and actually thrive in the team environment. As you said he’s there on merit. It would have been Meronk over Hojgaard for me but we go with who we have.

[JimBHibees]

Is it right Bob regularly plays shinty? Guy in the work mentioned this and seemed a bit unusual for a tour pro

[JimBHibees]

Just 1 person drives and its alternate shot. That's why its important to work out whose driving on which holes or teeing off on par 3's etc.

Someone will tee off on all odd holes and the playing partner tees off on even numbered holes.

Thanks seems quite an odd format but very watchable.

[greenlex]

Is it right Bob regularly plays shinty? Guy in the work mentioned this and seemed a bit unusual for a tour pro

Yup. In his off time he has been known to turn out for Oban Celtic. His old man trains them.
Talented family with the two cousins at Hibs.

[McD]

Thanks seems quite an odd format but very watchable.

It’s interesting to watch, good partners will work to set each other up for the next shot, whether that’s accounting for players who fade or draw the ball, what their partner’s strengths or favoured clubs are, how they like putting in particular situations, etc

[Crunchie]

Luke Donald just said it's the greatest team event in the world :faf:, fanny.

[WeeRussell]

Luke Donald just said it's the greatest team event in the world :faf:, fanny.

He did admit he might be slightly biased with a bit of a smirk on his face…

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Some start from Team Europe...

[Hiber-nation]

Johnson clearly not going for the strategy of getting points on the board early with that selection! Can't take it away from Europe though, what a start.

[Dmas]

Hovland and Rahm some cracking shots there great start for Europe

[Hibs90]

Hovland and Rahm some cracking shots there great start for Europe

Absolute pumping

[Dmas]

Lowry played really well that round, some shot out the bunker at the end thought that was away from fowler

[Ryan91]

4-0 to Europe after the Morning session.

[WeeRussell]

Some start! Looking at the afternoon pairings, makes this morning selection from US seem a bit strange. A lot of talent left in the clubhouse.

I can see the US getting 3 points this afternoon and at least make it interesting, but what a position Europe have put themselves in!

[Golden Bear]

Yesterday Paul Mcginlay made what turned out to be a very valid point when he said that he thought that some of the USA team could be ring rusty as its a few weeks since the Fed Ex Cup finished.

[Smartie]

Yesterday Paul Mcginlay made what turned out to be a very valid point when he said that he thought that some of the USA team could be ring rusty as its a few weeks since the Fed Ex Cup finished.

I'm amazed more of them haven't played in Europe since that season finished.

They'd be welcomed with open arms and there have been some excellent tournaments in that time.

Having all of the European players play at Wentworth certainly seemed like a sensible part of their preparation.

[AugustaHibs]

Johnson clearly not going for the strategy of getting points on the board early with that selection! Can't take it away from Europe though, what a start.

Streaky zach Johnson ;)

[Dalianwanda]

Fitzpatrick 🔥🔥🔥 -6 after 6 on own ball….whole teams played great so far..USA hardly holed a putt, surely that has to change!?

[Hibee87]

Was going to stick 4 0 for the morning session at 25's last night but didn't 🤬.

Got a fiver on the tie with Hatton/Holland vs Speith/Thomas though, hopefully get something up

[Ryan91]

3 halves salvaged by Europe going down the 18th. Incredible. US did not win a single match today

[mayo hibee]

Great finish from Europe, into a commanding position already. The star names on the team are really pulling out the stops and helping to mask that bit of depth of quality that's lacking down the order. Rahm, Fitzpatrick and Hovland in particular were outstanding. Rose digging out another half point at the end after MacIntyre seemed to lose his way.

Great to get everyone a run out today but you've got to think the Americans are going to come out fighting tomorrow. Best strategy would be to try and get as many of the big names and major winners on the team out for both sessions and try to push back against any US fightback. Having given the likes of MacIntyre and Hojgaard a go today I'd sit them down for tomorrow and go all out with the big guns.

[heretoday]

Great to see the Yanks get spanks.

[MWHIBBIES]

6 up through 8 is disgusting. This is an utter pumping.

[Hibee87]

6 up through 8 is disgusting. This is an utter pumping.

Normally I'd want it to be fairly tight going I to sunday for entertainment purposes. But now I want an annihilation. No single point for American at all, even take a 4 0 from this morning and win it outright by tea time 😂

[Crunchie]

Monty tweeting it should be a/s and not tied when playing in Europe, he's right of course. Why are they going with the yanks on this I wonder.

[MWHIBBIES]

Normally I'd want it to be fairly tight going I to sunday for entertainment purposes. But now I want an annihilation. No single point for American at all, even take a 4 0 from this morning and win it outright by tea time 😂

US captains and vice captains are just a bunch of Ryder cup losers. Was never going to go well.

Morale will hit all time lows for this afternoon and tomorrow if this continues.

[Dmas]

What has gone wrong here for the Americans it can’t solely be down to 5 weeks off, I’m not buying these guys haven’t swung a club for that whole time anyway.

It’s a slaughtering

[Dalianwanda]

Surprised but delighted to see Bob back in this afters. Now he’s had a taste of it hopefully he can play with a bit more freedom today.

[Just_Jimmy]

Surprised but delighted to see Bob back in this afters. Now he’s had a taste of it hopefully he can play with a bit more freedom today.Me too. That said, I think Donald has coached this team phenomenally.

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[Dalianwanda]

Me too. That said, I think Donald has coached this team phenomenally.

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Well he certainly got going in the back nine..very gutsy indeed

[Dalianwanda]

Hat twiddling from the americans is very jamboesque

[Golden Bear]

Hat twiddling from the americans is very jamboesque

I think they were taking the mickey out of the crowd as it was them who started it.

[Dalianwanda]

I think they were taking the mickey out of the crowd as it was them who started it.

Yeah just the story…Cantilay doesn’t wear a hat (there was story it was because
he wasn’t getting paid to..he said it’s cause he has a big head 😅

Rory almost scrapping with Bones McKay 🤜👊💥😅

[Just_Jimmy]

Well he certainly got going in the back nine..very gutsy indeedHe looked a different player after he holed his first real putt.

They've put him out 12th tomorrow but hopefully he'll win a point regardless although I think Clarke will be hard to beat.

It'll be won early.

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[He's here!]

I think they were taking the mickey out of the crowd as it was them who started it.

Yep, nothing wrong with the Americans giving a bit back at a golf event which has taken on more of a football-style vibe. McIlroy has lost the plot a bit tonight.

[McSwanky]

Some of the 'banter' from the crowd later in the day was embarrassing. And despite the event being in Italy, the accents all sounded suspiciously English. So proud of my country. [emoji849]

I'd like to think that the European players might actually say something or gesture to the crowd to cut out the p*** ('get in the water' , etc) , but they seem to be fine with it. I'd alsolike to think the crowd could create an intimidating atmosphere without resorting to crap chat like that.

Mcilroy isn't getting the Nicklaus Jacklin award anyway! [emoji16]

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[Itsnoteasy]

Some of the 'banter' from the crowd later in the day was embarrassing. And despite the event being in Italy, the accents all sounded suspiciously English. So proud of my country. [emoji849]

I'd like to think that the European players might actually say something or gesture to the crowd to cut out the p*** ('get in the water' , etc) , but they seem to be fine with it. I'd alsolike to think the crowd could create an intimidating atmosphere without resorting to crap chat like that.

Mcilroy isn't getting the Nicklaus Jacklin award anyway! [emoji16]

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Never seen many Union Jack's or English flags in the crowds. Seen plenty Saltires.

[McSwanky]

Never seen many Union Jack's or English flags in the crowds. Seen plenty Saltires.Wasn't aware or concentrating on flags at all. But that wouldn't necessarily surprise me as bringing a Union Flag to an event where Europe is competing as a whole probably wouldn't be the smartest move these days. Sadly it's become a bit of a divisive symbol now.

I thought of saying 'British accents' in my post above, but nobody really says that. I'd be equally, if not more, embarrassed if they were Scottish accents.

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[Hibby Bairn]

Only a matter of time before we get "xxxx you're a wanchor" a la football. For me anyway, it spoils the viewing especially in the afternoon once the beer is in their bellies.

[JimBHibees]

Yep, nothing wrong with the Americans giving a bit back at a golf event which has taken on more of a football-style vibe. McIlroy has lost the plot a bit tonight.

There was no need for the caddie to be on the green and in Rory's way and trying to stare him out prior to a huge putt. Ridiculous behaviour by the caddy imo and deserved to be called out for it. No doubt a reaction to getting their asses handed to them in the first few sessions. Hopefully Europe finish the job off.

[mayo hibee]

He looked a different player after he holed his first real putt.

They've put him out 12th tomorrow but hopefully he'll win a point regardless although I think Clarke will be hard to beat.

It'll be won early.

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Thought he was dreadful over the two days to be honest. Was carried to a point and a half by Rose. At least he had that one moment with the bunker shot and putt though to leave some kind of positive mark on the event. That they've hidden him at 12 in the order today, well away from the action, tells it's own story. Unless things go very badly wrong it should be long over before his match finishes up.

[Golden Bear]

Only a matter of time before we get "xxxx you're a wanchor" a la football. For me anyway, it spoils the viewing especially in the afternoon once the beer is in their bellies.

:agree:

Couldn't agree more.

[He's here!]

There was no need for the caddie to be on the green and in Rory's way and trying to stare him out prior to a huge putt. Ridiculous behaviour by the caddy imo and deserved to be called out for it. No doubt a reaction to getting their asses handed to them in the first few sessions. Hopefully Europe finish the job off.

I was meaning him having a go at another US caddy in the car park later in the evening.

[He's here!]

Only a matter of time before we get "xxxx you're a wanchor" a la football. For me anyway, it spoils the viewing especially in the afternoon once the beer is in their bellies.

We came close to that at the Open with some of the stuff being shouted at Harman by moronic Fleetwood fans.

I agree with you that the fans are a turn-off when it comes to watching the Ryder Cup.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I've not got a lot of time for golf but, there's something truly special about The Ryder Cup.

[Just_Jimmy]

Bob 2 up early doors. I hope he wins a point. Even if its already won.

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[McSwanky]

Bob 2 up early doors. I hope he wins a point. Even if its already won.

Sent from my SM-G991B using TapatalkCould be 3 shortly. If he wins big he could actually be the guy that seals it.

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[Dalianwanda]

That first match was a classic! Rose just nails one to be just one down….amazing the ebb and flow

[Just_Jimmy]

Could be 3 shortly. If he wins big he could actually be the guy that seals it.

Sent from my YAL-L21 using TapatalkLooking like we'll be needing his point either way.

It would be epic to see him delivering the win but I'm not sure my nerves will take it.

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[He's here!]

That first match was a classic! Rose just nails one to be just one down….amazing the ebb and flow

Hoping the US can take it to the wire to ramp up the tension. Part of me would also like to see some of the more dorkish European fans made to sweat.

[Scorrie]

This is getting a bit tense…

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Well done Rory, 4pts for him. 👏

[Hibee87]

This is getting a bit tense…

Ridiculously so. Set up nicely for Bob to clinch it through 🙏

[Scorrie]

Ridiculously so. Set up nicely for Bob to clinch it through 🙏

That would be brilliant! They’ll be dancing in his shinty club!

[Just_Jimmy]

Europe are blowing this big time


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[Scorrie]

Europe are blowing this big time


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Yep making it really difficult for ourselves …

[MWHIBBIES]

They should sneak over the line, but it going to be close and it really shouldn't have.

[Sloop67]

It's getting very nervy

[Scorrie]

Tommy Fleetwood -what a shot. That could do it!

[Sloop67]

Well Done Tommy Fleetwood

[Dalianwanda]

Tommy Fleetwood -what a shot. That could do it!

Amazing!!!! Straka could still………….done it…wonderful, Luke Donald’s been a brilliant captain

[Just_Jimmy]

Big Shane is bringing home officially.

Magic. Redemption for whistling straights.

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[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Get in there. 🍺

[HibbyAndy]

Well played boys :thumbsup::aok:


As a wee side note how come it was the first to 19 in America 2 years ago ?:confused:

[McSwanky]

Well played boys [emoji106]:aok:


As a wee side note how come it was the first to 19 in America 2 years ago ?:confused:It wasn't. There were 28 points to play for, it was 19-9 in Whistling Straits

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[HibbyAndy]

It wasn't. There were 28 points to play for, it was 19-9 in Whistling Straits

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Ahhh absolutely iv'e had a complete blonde moment :greengrin

[McSwanky]

Amazing that it was actually 6-6 today. Didn't feel like that!

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[Dmas]

That was a great weekend of golf really enjoyed it, some cracking shots and performances

[JimBHibees]

Amazing that it was actually 6-6 today. Didn't feel like that!

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Yep was just thinking that. Seemed much closer

[greenlex]

Never fails to deliver. Great event. Bob Macintyre 2.5 points from a possible 3. What a debut what a performance. Took down the US Open champion today. So pleased for him. Hopefully this gives him huge belief going forward. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[JimBHibees]

Never fails to deliver. Great event. Bob Macintyre 2.5 points from a possible 3. What a debut what a performance. Took down the US Open champion today. So pleased for him. Hopefully this gives him huge belief going forward. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Yep well done Bob good to see him get the points and be unbeaten and shut some of the weakest link chat that some were indulging in.

[LewysGot2]

Never fails to deliver. Great event. Bob Macintyre 2.5 points from a possible 3. What a debut what a performance. Took down the US Open champion today. So pleased for him. Hopefully this gives him huge belief going forward. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Well done Oscar and Jacob's cousin 👍

[WeeRussell]

Yep well done Bob good to see him get the points and be unbeaten and shut some of the weakest link chat that some were indulging in.

Correct 👍

[Scorrie]

Well done Oscar and Jacob's cousin 👍

I’ve only just twigged that! So some Hibs link to a winning Ryder Cup team!

[BroxburnHibee]

If Luke fancies it then he should definitely be allowed to captain again!

[Itsnoteasy]

I'll obviously be hoping that Bob McIntyre plays well in the games he plays in but I still can't help feeling that he's the weakest player in the team and I would have selected Meronk before him.

However he is in the team on merit and nobody can deny that that's a fact.

It will be bacon roll and coffee time for me at 6.30am on Friday - I'm really looking forward to the big clash.

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Aye he certainly was the weak link 🤣 2.5 points out of 3

[Sloop67]

If Luke fancies it then he should definitely be allowed to captain again!
I've always felt that it should be a two term job

[Just_Jimmy]

Aye he certainly was the weak link [emoji1787] 2.5 points out of 3Tbf it wasn't an unpopular opinion.

Donald obviously had doubts too. Bob looked like a lost boy in the Friday afternoon session and relied heavily on Rose. To his credit, in the Saturday afternoon session he turned a wobbly start around and contributed to Europe's only point.

He won his match impressively on the Sunday.

He'll hopefully go on to show how good a player he is at the next level and be a ryder cup contributor in years to come.

It's about time we had a Scot at the top table again.

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[Trinity Hibee]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-66982586

[Greenbeard]

Tbf it wasn't an unpopular opinion.

Donald obviously had doubts too. Bob looked like a lost boy in the Friday afternoon session and relied heavily on Rose. To his credit, in the Saturday afternoon session he turned a wobbly start around and contributed to Europe's only point.

He won his match impressively on the Sunday.

He'll hopefully go on to show how good a player he is at the next level and be a ryder cup contributor in years to come.

It's about time we had a Scot at the top table again.

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