Ryder Cup - Do we even have a chance?

[caeye0710]

OP here. When I started this thread, I was full of pessimism based off historical Ryder Cup data as well as a lot of self-inflicted drama by the US team. 
 

I stand corrected: what a performance. Here are some of my takeaways after watching virtually every shot:

 

- Jon Rahm is currently putting like Tiger used to. For months it seems like, he’s made everything with that Rossie. So fun to watch

 

- Colin Morikawa will be an extremely dominant force on tour for years to come

 

- Rory McIlroy is at a crossroads in his game. I loved his post match interview after Sunday singles, but I feel his emotions may have been a combination of disappointment for his Ryder Cup team, as well as a feeling of “What is wrong with my game?” He will figure it all out eventually. Too good of a player not to. 
 

- It’s time the Euro’s pass the torch. Sorry, but Westy, Poulter, and even Garcia have no business being on the team. Rahm could’ve won with virtually anyone the first two days. 
 

All in all, great event and great thread. We got off the rails a bit talking about random junk like “being clinically trained” and the NBA, but really enjoyed reading everyone’s thoughts (for the most part). 
 

Now, I’m tired of my email blowing up so I am signing off of this thread. 
 

Cheers, folks!

[ClarkGrswld4]

On 7/19/2021 at 4:39 PM, ClarkGrswld4 said:

I actually think this is the year the US will beat them like a drum

let the record state that I was right at least once in my life

[Forged4ever]

22 hours ago, CasualLie said:

@Forged4ever
 

You seemed pretty quiet during the RC 😉
 

Not as quiet as pepper.
 

Maybe you don't like boat races?  Come on, you have to admit there was plenty of killer instinct to spare and some great clutch putting.
 

Cheer!

🤪😂🤪😂🤪😂

 

Nah, regardless of how the matches went, I never chirp during the matches cuz it ain't over till it's over, and even though I'm not supposed to, I'm big into karma, and someone with far more power than I has a way of shutting up those that gloat, especially when there is time on the clock or holes and rounds to be Played, lolol

 

That said, I hadda sick feeling Friday night and the thing is, when you jump out like the US did outa the gate, especially with a young untested team like the US, which was the more talented team, the confidence and self believe that they may not have had Friday when they teed off, and whatever mental edge that the Euros might have enjoyed on Friday was greatly negated on Saturday morning and based on the US showing that their Friday performance was no fluke, with a friggin 6 point lead heading into Sunday's singles, well, it was all over. 
 

That is last 7 singles matches were IRRFRIGGINRELEVANT was incredible to me😂😂😂

 

I haven't seen a performance like that since the Cup was up the Road at Laurel in 1975, when the US buried Europe, 21-11. That was also my first time that I volunteered at a Tour event as a bunch of us Jr. members from the various clubs were "runners," lol. 

 

Be that as it may, these US kids' grit & mental games matched their talent, and I was betting on that not happening, lolol

 

The Euros better dip deep into their Players' pool and come up with more than aging legends, cuz these young guys have the game and now that they KNOW that they can do it versus hoping that they can do it, well, put it this way....
 

I don't see myself putting $2500 on the Euros in 2023😂😂😂

 

Instead of seeing Lee, Ian and even Sergio as signs of the weakness of the talent pool, I saw what I wanted to see, even though Lee on his best day under the gun has the mental game of a mindless idiot, he has been a formidable Ryder Cupper, Playin on seven Cup winning teams(20-18-6). Oh well, lol🤪🤷🏻‍♂️

 

I'll be in touch Brotha👊
 

Very Nicely Played🍻
 

Fairways Greens & Fair Skies 4ever⛳️
RP

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 28, 2021 by Forged4ever

[tacklingdummy]

I second guessed Stricker's Captain's Picks, but he is looking like a genius now after that team performance. He definitely got the best out of that team. It was an entertaining Ryder Cup to watch.