Presidents Cup 2011 Discussion Thread (merged)

[8orBetter]

Congratulations to all on a well fought match -- US 19/15

Awesomeness!

[WHC888]

[size="3"] [size="3"][b][i]~Team U.S.A~[/i][/b]
[/size] Webb Simpson
Nick Watney
Bill Haas
Bubba Watson
Matt Kuchar
Dustin Johnson
Hunter Mahan
Steve Stricker
David Toms
Jim Furyk
Tiger Woods
Phil Mickelson


[b][i][size="3"]~Team INTERNATIONAL~[/size][/i][/b]
Jason Day
Adam Scott
Charl Schwartzel
K.J. Choi
Kyung-tae Kim
Retief Goosen
Geoff Ogilvy
Ernie Els
Y.E. Yang
Ryo Ishikawa
Aaron Baddeley
Robert Allenby

[/size]
[b]DAY 1

MATCH 1 -[/b] Ernie Els-Ryo Ishikawa, International vs. Bubba Watson-Webb Simpson, U.S.

[b]MATCH 2[/b] – Bill Haas-Nick Watney, U.S. vs. Geoff Ogilvy-Charl Schwartzel, International

[b]MATCH 3[/b] – Aaron Baddeley-Jason Day, International vs. Dustin Johnson-Matt Kuchar, U.S.

[b]MATCH 4[/b] – Phil Mickelson-Jim Furyk, U.S. vs. Retief Goosen-Robert Allenby, International

[b]MATCH 5[/b] – K.T. Kim-Y.E. Yang, International vs. Hunter Mahan-David Toms, U.S.

[b]MATCH 6[/b] – Tiger Woods-Steve Stricker, U.S. vs. Adam Scott-K.J. Choi, International

[blies]

makes presidents cup very exciting.

[AP2 712]

You forgetting Stricker and Choi in this match????
Something tells me these guys might hit a shot that matters in the match too

[8orBetter]

USA

[mosesgolf]

You can bet the farm that Scott and Tiger play in the singles on Sunday too. Kudos to Freddy and GN for pairing these guys together.

[Petho]

Here comes the media frenzy....

[8orBetter]

[quote name='mosesgolf' timestamp='1321405944' post='3805353']
You can bet the farm that Scott and Tiger play in the singles on Sunday too. Kudos to Freddy and GN for pairing these guys together.
[/quote]

No doubt. Get it over with. It will probably be like watching paint dry.

[DriveIt"N"3Putt]

I think it's going to be great, tough match.

[KYMAR]

The only other thread I saw had only the Tiger Vs [s]Stevie[/s] Er, Adam match listed. Looks like a bunch of good matches potentially. I am actually sort looking forwrad to this.

[QMany]

These matchups are very intriguing! I'm having trouble picking who I think will win.

Set your DVR's for that last match.

[SteveL1]

I'm most interested in Match #3 & #6. I think DJ & Kooch have their work cut out for them and I like Adam Scott but want to see Stevie on the losing end in the worst way.

[8orBetter]

Tiger woods is practicing 6 irons right now, Stricker is hitting knee high recovery shots from the left side of the practice tee.

[DriveIt"N"3Putt]

[quote name='SteveL1' timestamp='1321407310' post='3805467']
I'm most interested in Match #3 & #6. I think DJ & Kooch have their work cut out for them and I like Adam Scott but want to see Stevie on the losing end in the worst way.
[/quote]
Dj and kuchar? That one worries me a little bit.

[MtlJeff]

[quote name='AP2 712' timestamp='1321405789' post='3805343']
You forgetting Stricker and Choi in this match????
Something tells me these guys might hit a shot that matters in the match too
[/quote]

cmon homes, no one cares about that. You could have Paula Creamer playing in a schoolgirl outfit as Tiger's partner , and Kim Jong Il as Scott's and it wouldn't even be discussed

i feel sorry for the guy who has to interview Tiger after this. He is going to give him the evil stare of the century right before he asks him the question everyone knows is coming

[golfcarte]

imo, freddie made a huge mistake here. norman wanted this matchup in the worst way.

the u.s. would've been better off with tiger and stricker against baddeley and day. tiger played with both last week. familiarity breeds contempt.

[jjd975]

Scott really has nothing to do with it, hes just kinda screwed in the middle. Its Tiger vs Stevie.

You know if Adam and KJ win it will be Stevies greatest win ever. Just ask him.

[TCreighton1973]

Just what is needed....turning golf into a WWF feel/atmosphere. I guess it satisfies the sub-moronic.

[MtlJeff]

[quote name='TCreighton1973' timestamp='1321408536' post='3805579']
Just what is needed....turning golf into a WWF feel/atmosphere. I guess it satisfies the sub-moronic.
[/quote]

yup, we're all pretty happy about it

[walterjay25]

[quote name='whcwhc' timestamp='1321405713' post='3805335']
[b]MATCH 1 -[/b] Ernie Els-Ryo Ishikawa, International vs. Bubba Watson-Webb Simpson, U.S.

[b]MATCH 2[/b] – Bill Haas-Nick Watney, U.S. vs. Geoff Ogilvy-Charl Schwartzel, International

[b]MATCH 3[/b] – Aaron Baddeley-Jason Day, International vs. Dustin Johnson-Matt Kuchar, U.S.

[b]MATCH 4[/b] – Phil Mickelson-Jim Furyk, U.S. vs. Retief Goosen-Robert Allenby, International

[b]MATCH 5[/b] – K.T. Kim-Y.E. Yang, International vs. Hunter Mahan-David Toms, U.S.

[b]MATCH 6[/b] – Tiger Woods-Steve Stricker, U.S. vs. Adam Scott-K.J. Choi, International
[/quote]

Thought it might be fun to make some predictions:
Match 1: Ryo remains jet lagged and Erniie can't carry him, US takes full point
Match 2: Ogilvy and Schwartzel are too much for Hass and Watney and run away with this one, IN takes full point
Match 3: Day and Badds handle this one easily thus ending the Dj-Kuchar pairing, IN takes full point
Match 4: This will be the closest match of the session with Allenby playing up to his competition, Match halved
Match 5: The South Koreans come out strong early but ultimately Mahan and Toms keep their cool and win in a close one, US takes full point
Match 6: Despite the hype, Woods and Scott both struggle in this one, but Strick holds the match together with his flat stick as Scott and KJ never quite mesh and the US grinds out another point, US takes full point.
Final after first session: US 3.5, IN 2.5 points

Reason for edit: missed match #3 in original post

[DriveIt"N"3Putt]

If tiger and stricker win, I think it will boost the USA team. But if they loose it does more harm, not really a good idea.

[jjd975]

Didnt keep any of the RSA guys together. Kinda surprised.

[jjd975]

[quote name='walterjay25' timestamp='1321408640' post='3805587']
[quote name='whcwhc' timestamp='1321405713' post='3805335']
[b]MATCH 1 -[/b] Ernie Els-Ryo Ishikawa, International vs. Bubba Watson-Webb Simpson, U.S.

[b]MATCH 2[/b] – Bill Haas-Nick Watney, U.S. vs. Geoff Ogilvy-Charl Schwartzel, International

[b]MATCH 3[/b] – Aaron Baddeley-Jason Day, International vs. Dustin Johnson-Matt Kuchar, U.S.

[b]MATCH 4[/b] – Phil Mickelson-Jim Furyk, U.S. vs. Retief Goosen-Robert Allenby, International

[b]MATCH 5[/b] – K.T. Kim-Y.E. Yang, International vs. Hunter Mahan-David Toms, U.S.

[b]MATCH 6[/b] – Tiger Woods-Steve Stricker, U.S. vs. Adam Scott-K.J. Choi, International
[/quote]

Thought it might be fun to make some predictions:
Match 1: Ryo remains jet lagged and Erniie can't carry him, US takes full point
Match 2: Ogilvy and Schwartzel are too much for Hass and Watney and run away with this one, IN takes full point
Match 3: This will be the closest match of the session with Allenby playing up to his competition, Match halved
Match 4: The South Koreans come out strong early but ultimately Mahan and Toms keep their cool and win in a close one, US takes full point
Match 5: Despite the hype, Woods and Scott both struggle in this one, but Strick holds the match together with his flat stick as Scott and KJ never quite mesh and the US grinds out another point, US takes full point.
Final after first session: US 3.5, IN 1.5 points
[/quote]

You missed one. There are 6.

[mav52]

Good for TV.

[scratchswinger]

I hope Tiger plays Baddeley in singles.

[golfcarte]

i hope i'm wrong, but i think the u.s. will get their hats handed to them tomorrow. the only match i see them winning/tying is match 4.

[jjd975]

[quote name='golfcarte' timestamp='1321410224' post='3805727']
i hope i'm wrong, but i think the u.s. will get their hats handed to them tomorrow. the only match i see them winning/tying is match 4.
[/quote]

Really? I really like them in match 1.

[Dizz]

Tomorrow is my birthday and I am definitely gonna drink a few beers and watch this go down before bed.

[golfcarte]

[quote name='jjd975' timestamp='1321410430' post='3805749']

Really? I really like them in match 1.
[/quote]

you have to go with experience in team format and els has it. who on the u.s. side is going to have a calming influence on who?

[tnord]

putting is more important than experience, so.........els?