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Old 09-24-2006, 07:02 AM
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LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOO......what is a matter El Nino???? No teammate there for you to fall back on in the singles portion???? You have to face someone mano e mano and you show your true stripes????

5 down after 7 holes to Stewart Cink.

No heart....no nuts....plain and simple.
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Old 09-24-2006, 08:38 AM
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with a partner no where in sight....Sergio gets his ass beat 4 & 3.
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Old 09-24-2006, 09:40 AM
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As do about 8 Americans today including Phil Mickelson & Chris Dimarco. 2 guys that think their God's gift.
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Old 09-25-2006, 04:16 AM
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Come on Kev, no disgrace at all in losing to Cink the way he was playing. Holing shouts he had no right to all the way around the course.

I take your point about him being hyped, of course he is. But you too must agree that he is a golfer with a touch of something special about him. His inventiveness allows him to pull off shorts very few others would dream of playing. Moreover, the guy is just 26, already playing in his 4th Ryder Cup, and in time looks destined to become the leading scorer in the event. He alread has 15, Faldo's 25 remains the record, with Monty on 23.5. He has plenty of time to translate the brilliance he shows in this format to strokeplay, and I have little doubt that he will.
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Old 09-25-2006, 07:37 AM
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I would trade Mickelson's Ryder Cup perfromance for Sergios's, wouldnt you guys? I lost track, how many points did Phil grab for the Americans?
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Old 09-25-2006, 07:42 AM
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I find it hysterical that you guys think the Americans really care.
It doesn't put any money in their pockets, its an exhibition. Honestly, I don't understand it.
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Old 09-25-2006, 07:45 AM
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It seemed to matter quite a deal to Leonard, Crenshaw and co at Brookline.


Although I agree that the difference btw EU and US is that the Ryder Cup means more to Europeans than majors and vice-versa with the yanks. That said, it still means something whenever you represent your country, surely?
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Old 09-25-2006, 07:46 AM
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I agree that they dont care. Its quite pathetic and embarassing and what I find hysterical is that you guys actually root for these imbeciles.
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Old 09-25-2006, 07:49 AM
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Root?
I didn't watch a hole. I read the results on the net. I just can't get up for that thing no matter how hard I try.
I just think its an exhibition and all the four ball and foursome stuff is just nonsense. I mean, what a joke. Americans are not taught the team concept and never have been. American players grow up learning stroke play, even in high school, with minor emphasis on even match play.
I mean, Tim, our golfers grow up and learn stroke play almost exclusively and then you want em to learn the fine points and strategy of four ball, etc on one day every two years? Blah. I love golf Tim, you know that. But the format of that whole thing just stinks, its hard to get excited about.
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Old 09-25-2006, 07:55 AM
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Mike, you didnt watch. Trust me, someone who did, the Americans would have been blown out of the water using any points system. Thats a very silly excuse as to why they couldnt compete. Your first one was much more logical, there wasnt the million dollar paycheck up for grabs. The American golfers are no different than the top guys who play baseball like A Rod. They could care less about team achievements. That performance was an utter mess and their captain should be very ashamed of that team.
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Root?
I didn't watch a hole. I read the results on the net. I just can't get up for that thing no matter how hard I try.
I just think its an exhibition and all the four ball and foursome stuff is just nonsense. I mean, what a joke. Americans are not taught the team concept and never have been. American players grow up learning stroke play, even in high school, with minor emphasis on even match play.
I mean, Tim, our golfers grow up and learn stroke play almost exclusively and then you want em to learn the fine points and strategy of four ball, etc on one day every two years? Blah. I love golf Tim, you know that. But the format of that whole thing just stinks, its hard to get excited about.
How much difference can there be in strategy, tactics etc? It's still a case of getting a ball in a hole in as few shots as possible. They're not playing a different sport here.
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Old 09-25-2006, 08:18 AM
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How much difference can there be in strategy, tactics etc? It's still a case of getting a ball in a hole in as few shots as possible. They're not playing a different sport here.
There is a huge difference in strategy. Some people take more chances, some people take less chances. Yes, the goal is still the same, but the mental make up of four ball is very different. Your mind and strategy is not the same.
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Old 09-25-2006, 08:19 AM
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I suspect people on here would have a different attitude towards the Ryder Cup if our team had won it. Suddenly it would mean something. As it stands it just doesnt matter because our team was horrible.
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Old 09-25-2006, 08:23 AM
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I suspect people on here would have a different attitude towards the Ryder Cup if our team had won it. Suddenly it would mean something. As it stands it just doesnt matter because our team was horrible.
I think it means something Tim. I have always enjoyed the Cup...no matter who wins. I love and appreciate good golf. I saw alot of good golf over the weekend....by players on both sides.
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Old 09-25-2006, 08:39 AM
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I'm like you Kev, and personally I could give a rat's ass which country each player represents. At the end of the day its just a silly game which provides entertainment and a nice diversion from real life to people like you and I.
I root for the players and Tiger is my favorite, but he just doesnt seem to be at his best when it comes time for Ryder Cup.

As for Mickelson, has he been competitive at all since his infamous 18th hole at the US Open?
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Old 09-25-2006, 08:51 AM
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I watched probably close to 10 - 12 hours of it all weekend and from the word go I never thought we would be even close. No enthusiasm in the players (AMERICANS) eyes and faces. Where as the Euros had that look and feel.

I got hooked on the Ryder Cup the year Payne hit the shot that cinched it for the Americans, that was great golf and a great battle.

I ask you guys this, and I asked myself this when the team was announced. Did we not have the right group assembled this year? What about the captain?
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Old 09-26-2006, 07:07 AM
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I don't think it mattered what group we put out there, the Euro's right now are collectively better players. I watched every shot Saturday and Sunday and I think the reason the American guys didn't care was because they knew they had no shot at winning. Mickelson looked like he was inconvenienced by even being there. When it all comes down to it, I don't think the captain matters much. I thought Lehman did okay with exception of Verplank. I thought he should have played more. Not sure who the next captain will be, but most of talk is around Azinger. Whoever it is better take some refresher courses on motivation, heart, and guts, because right now the Europeans are so far ahead it's not even funny. For the most part, that team will still be intact in '08 win they go to horse country. Hell as much fun as they have, I bet they take a trip to the track for a few pints and a lot of wagering.
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Old 09-26-2006, 07:55 AM
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The US team has zero personality. They need a guy like John Daly out there. He couldnt have done any worse than that jerk Mickelson.
Verplank, Cink, Lehman, Furyk, Mickelson, Dimarco...what a bunch of zeros on the personality scale.
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