Sergio!!!!!!

[Hwjb]

Originally Posted by oracle80

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.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by Hwjb

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.

[Gander]

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.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by Gander

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.

[Gander]

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?

[2MinsToPost]

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?

[Samarta]

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.

[Gander]

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.