The 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National (MERGED)

[cardoustie]

as a wing tip guy I love those shoes

 

Current form re: Phil. That is highly overplayed in the RC, you need stones to pull off shots and make putts when under the gun

[gatorpedsMD]

• 2:10 a.m. (ET) - Brooks Koepka-Tony Finau v. Justin Rose-Jon Rahm
  
• 2:25 a.m. (ET) - Rickie Fowler-Dustin Johnson v. Thorbjorn Olesen-Rory McIlroy
  
• 2:40 a.m. (ET) - Jordan Spieth-Justin Thomas v. Paul Casey-Tyrell Hatton
  
• 2:55 a.m. (ET) - Patrick Reed-Tiger Woods v. Francesco Molinari-Tommy Fleetwood
  

 

That could be a USA sweep

 

This could be a EURO sweep...

 

? ?

[suprfli6]

as a wing tip guy I love those shoes

 

Current form re: Phil. That is highly overplayed in the RC, you need stones to pull off shots and make putts when under the gun

And he’s got a losing record in foursomes at the RC, so I can’t see any reason to expect him to pull off shots or make putts this year.

[WidespreadPanic]

That Hatton-Casey pairing seems crazy. We’ll see how it turns out, but I would think you’d want Hatton somebody who doesn’t fold under pressure, a la Casey.

 

Match 1: Europe

Match 2: US

Match 3: US

Match 4: US

 

US up 3-1 after first session.

[braincramp52]

I'm kind of surprised that people think Phil will be a liability in this Ryder Cup. I have a feeling he will do just fine. Ryder Cup is a whole different animal and he's seen it all.

[GolfChannel]

I am not a huge fan of Koepka - Finau. Similar demeanor, yes, but I feel like the Koepka - DJ combo is the obvious choice. #1 and #3 in the world who happen to be best friends, how can you not go with that?

 

Hopefully I can eat these words tomorrow around 6AM EST.

 

I feel ya. Both big hitters, sure...but everyone's talking about how important accuracy is for this course.

 

Brooks is #158 in driving accuracy on Tour, and Finau is #180.

 

(Rose is #43 and Rahm is #125)

 

There's no good in pairing 2 bombers together if they won't find any fairways and have to struggle out of the rough.

 

JT barely used the driver at this course over 4 days, what do you think Brooks or Finau are going to do. I think they'll be fine finding the fairway.

[mgrifone]

Match 1

Brooks Koepka/Tony Finau vs Justin Rose/Jon Rahm

Match 2

Dustin Johnson/Rickie Fowler vs Rory Mcilroy/Thorbjørn Olesen

Match 3

Jordan Spieth/Justin Thomas vs Paul Casey/Tyrrell Hatton

Match 4

Patrick Reed/Tiger Woods vs Francesco Molinari/Tommy Fleetwood

Interesting to see Spieth and Reed split up.

[WidespreadPanic]

The driving accuracy stats are meaningless. The bombers length means they won’t have to hit a lot of drivers. They can use a lot of 2 irons and 3 woods.

[suprfli6]

I'm kind of surprised that people think Phil will be a liability in this Ryder Cup. I have a feeling he will do just fine. Ryder Cup is a whole different animal and he's seen it all.

He’s played in a lot of them but doesn’t have great numbers and has been playing very poorly by his standards lately so it’s tough to be very optimistic.

[tatertot]

So no Bryson/Woods pairing after all.

[mgrifone]

I am not a huge fan of Koepka - Finau. Similar demeanor, yes, but I feel like the Koepka - DJ combo is the obvious choice. #1 and #3 in the world who happen to be best friends, how can you not go with that?

 

Hopefully I can eat these words tomorrow around 6AM EST.

 

I feel ya. Both big hitters, sure...but everyone's talking about how important accuracy is for this course.

 

Brooks is #158 in driving accuracy on Tour, and Finau is #180.

 

(Rose is #43 and Rahm is #125)

 

There's no good in pairing 2 bombers together if they won't find any fairways and have to struggle out of the rough.

 

JT barely used the driver at this course over 4 days, what do you think Brooks or Finau are going to do. I think they'll be fine finding the fairway.

 

They'll be using those driving irons all week. If anything, I still think its an advantage as they can club down and will be more accurate.

[braincramp52]

I'm kind of surprised that people think Phil will be a liability in this Ryder Cup. I have a feeling he will do just fine. Ryder Cup is a whole different animal and he's seen it all.

He's played in a lot of them but doesn't have great numbers and has been playing very poorly by his standards lately so it's tough to be very optimistic.

 

True, but he won't have to hit a ton of drivers on this course and his putting has been the best of his career this year. Putting wins Ryder Cups.

[Texas1]

Apart from Rory. He’ll keep hitting a driver until he finds the fairway on the 18th lol

[Smash Factors]

The only US pairing I don't like is Spieth and Thomas.

 

Seems like an obvious pairing, but Thomas has "2nd best" syndrome vs Spieth, and Spieth has not been playing well. If Thomas plays worse or better than Spieth, the dynamic becomes awkward.

[bladehunter]

Who is this ruby ruby ruby singer guy ?

Not watching, but sounds like the Kaiser Chiefs?

Had a number of years in the noughties in the UK charts. Maybe "I predict a Riot" made it to North America?

 

Got me !? I figured out a year or two ago that I was old when I couldn’t name any artist on the Grammys award show. Now I ask to see if I’m hearing a super star of newcomer. I truly have no idea anymore.

[bladehunter]

This is similar to the shoes worn by the Euro team today. Love 'em!

 

Love a pair of those with spikes ! Winter golf coming soon so the dress slacks and proper shoes can come back out!

 

LOL, styled the jeans and same old shoes yesterday - I love fall golf in a sweater!

 

Amen! Not cool here yet. But when it gets cool I break out the wingtips and real ? trousers ! Best time of year to play !

[kylesilk]

This is similar to the shoes worn by the Euro team today. Love 'em!

 

Look comfy!

[bladehunter]

The only US pairing I don't like is Spieth and Thomas.

 

Seems like an obvious pairing, but Thomas has "2nd best" syndrome vs Spieth, and Spieth has not been playing well. If Thomas plays worse or better than Spieth, the dynamic becomes awkward.

 

Agree. It’s exactly like pairing two rival brothers on the same sports team. Rarely works. One usually ends up wanting to quit.

[bscinstnct]

The only US pairing I don't like is Spieth and Thomas.

 

Seems like an obvious pairing, but Thomas has "2nd best" syndrome vs Spieth, and Spieth has not been playing well. If Thomas plays worse or better than Spieth, the dynamic becomes awkward.

 

Agree. It's exactly like pairing two rival brothers on the same sports team. Rarely works. One usually ends up wanting to quit.

 

Ha! Back in Uncle Rico days, we had these twins, they used to constantly fight with each other, tell each other "you suck", "no you suck", then beat on each other in practice.

 

But, they were actually very good together on game day.

 

Who knows, these guys may get in sync and go on a tear.

[Lodestone]

They're really over-doing this opening. It's the Ryder Cup, it doesn't need promoting, especially in this dorky EU manner. How about we just play golf. And what was that girl in the blue lip-synching "it's gonna be alright" for 4 minutes. So painful to watch. It reminded me of a Miss America pageant or something....so cheesy. This is what happens when things are done by "committee". They should find someone who knows how to put on a classy production and let them run the show. This resembled a daytime game show IMO. Please, let's get on to the golf and cut the cr$p. Thank god we don't have to be tortured by the "celebrity Ryder Cup". That one really takes the prize.

Dorky EU manner? What are you talking about? This happens every year.

 

Exactly! It needs to stop. It's akin to the uniform designs. Leave it to the coaches and the players' wives, and you get a nightmare like the infamous shirts from '99. Give it to Ralph Lauren, and he gets it right....what a surprise! "The Cup" needs an opening ceremony that respects the history and gravity of the event. It doesn't need cheap cheesy promotion like some reality TV show. The fans are already engaged...they don't need to be "pumped up" with anything. I'd rather have the feeling that we're about to witness an historic event that will be talked about 50 years from now...instead of a Super Bowl halftime show. Just my opinion.

 

1. You are 100% wrong and don't understand the entirety of the event and staging such an event and making important $ from the event.

2. Don't turn on your TV until Friday.

 

My strategy exactly.. I hate the hype, whether it be Super Bowl, or Ryder Cup...so overdone.... Now The Masters, I like a little pre-Masters buildup, but it's not grotesque. A bit overly reverent, but a small portion I can enjoy....(Hello Friends...)

[Duffner's Waggle]

The real question is howre you guys going about watching this with work? lol... so undecided

 

TV mounted in my office with an Apple TV and YouTubeTV. I'm good. Lots of 'closed-door meetings' tomorrow.

[Smash Factors]

The only US pairing I don't like is Spieth and Thomas.

 

Seems like an obvious pairing, but Thomas has "2nd best" syndrome vs Spieth, and Spieth has not been playing well. If Thomas plays worse or better than Spieth, the dynamic becomes awkward.

 

Agree. It's exactly like pairing two rival brothers on the same sports team. Rarely works. One usually ends up wanting to quit.

 

Ha! Back in Uncle Rico days, we had these twins, they used to constantly fight with each other, tell each other "you suck", "no you suck", then beat on each other in practice.

 

But, they were actually very good together on game day.

 

Who knows, these guys may get in sync and go on a tear.

 

It's possible for sure, but something tells me it won't turn out like the captains think it will. They have a lot of history together, but if they get caught up in competing against each other it's going to be an issue. Thomas does not want to play worse than Spieth.

[Range Pro]

This is similar to the shoes worn by the Euro team today. Love 'em!

those look painful

Those shoes are made of plastic in China.

[Lodestone]

• 2:10 a.m. (ET) - Brooks Koepka-Tony Finau v. Justin Rose-Jon Rahm
  
• 2:25 a.m. (ET) - Rickie Fowler-Dustin Johnson v. Thorbjorn Olesen-Rory McIlroy
  
• 2:40 a.m. (ET) - Jordan Spieth-Justin Thomas v. Paul Casey-Tyrell Hatton
  
• 2:55 a.m. (ET) - Patrick Reed-Tiger Woods v. Francesco Molinari-Tommy Fleetwood
  

 

That could be a USA sweep

 

This could be a EURO sweep...

this could be either...or somewhere in between.

I'm going to stick my head way out there and predict: "somewhere in between"

[Range Pro]

• 2:10 a.m. (ET) - Brooks Koepka-Tony Finau v. Justin Rose-Jon Rahm
  
• 2:25 a.m. (ET) - Rickie Fowler-Dustin Johnson v. Thorbjorn Olesen-Rory McIlroy
  
• 2:40 a.m. (ET) - Jordan Spieth-Justin Thomas v. Paul Casey-Tyrell Hatton
  
• 2:55 a.m. (ET) - Patrick Reed-Tiger Woods v. Francesco Molinari-Tommy Fleetwood
  

 

That could be a USA sweep

 

This could be a EURO sweep...

That's how you put the JINX on the Euro!

[Range Pro]

Did anybody catch Brooks giving his opponents the stink eye during the pairings introduction? If this was hockey they would have dropped the gloves.

 

I like it. That means he is showing interest, putting on his Winning Majors face.

[Duffner's Waggle]

Hey if y'all haven't listened to this Ryder Cup edition of the No Laying Up podcast with Bones McKay, I HIGHLY recommend doing it right now! Some amazing stories in here and Bones is a great storyteller. One of my all-time favorite episodes.

 

PS - I'm not necessarily into high maintenance gals, but if you think Paula looked anything other than a 10, go get your eyes checked. My word. DJ, Rickie, Webb, and Jordan all chose way up. P-Reed not so much, but that's his ride or die and I respect the heck outta that. To be fair, Rosie, Rory and Luke Donald also outkicked their coverages.

 

BONES/NLU RYDER CUP PODCAST

[gatorpedsMD]

Cara looking good in red.

 

Fleetwood looks like scared kitty about to get a Tiger beat down.

 

Friday am sweep!

[gatorpedsMD]

Euro pairings look totally outmatched for Friday AM. Feeling bad for a massacre right off the bat.

[BlackDiamondPar5]

Cara looking good in red.

 

Fleetwood looks like scared kitty about to get a Tiger beat down.

 

Friday am sweep!

Sadly you resort to immature BS like that for the best foursome out there due to the fact that you're Tiger blind.