Ryder Cup Discussion
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KJ
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This makes me feel really old
KJ
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And #11 would have been on there if he wasn't hurt, curious if Koepka will be able to play much if at all
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Can't believe JRose isn't on their roster but not sure who I'd swap him with of the picks
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Interesting thread
5 of the 8 longest are even, 3 of the 4 par 3s are odd
So they should be matching up best OTT players with best irons
5 of the 8 longest are even, 3 of the 4 par 3s are odd
So they should be matching up best OTT players with best irons
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I love blake but this is not a good look, and explains a lot about us struggles last few times if its whole team mentality, the euros seem to get that team dynamic so much better
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Even this year year could be an issue, phil busting brooksies ball about a club, led to him firing his caddie, now Phil's a captain?
gps_3
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Assuming US will win singles, how far back is too far back after the first 2 days? 3? 4?
i think there's a real possibility to make up a big deficit like 3-4.5 or so. It will be interesting to see what the market is if that is the case but if I don't like it I'll just ride the thing out based on how it's playing out and how I'm feeling about it all. I do really like the final roster of the Euros for the most part.
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His point is incredibly valid, we are a Me First society and the whole team thing is weird in an individual sport
I love that he posts that when so many are afraid to face the truth (Momma, I just killed a man)
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
I think the main difference is that the majority of the US team would rather go 5-0 in a team loss than 0-5 (or only get to play one or two matches) in a win. It's the opposite for the Euros. I'm not sure there's much anyone can do about it in the short term, so the US's best chance is to just out talent them (and course setup) enough to win. And this team can do that, but if it starts going bad, the US team has a tough time reversing momentum.
I think the Euro team is just ok. Hovland is going to be a star I think, but several of their guys are pretty bad course fits. Westwood, Poulter, Hatton and Fitzpatrick are going to have to putt their ass off to win, because they will be miles behind on approach shots most of the time. Though Westy was sending it pretty good this summer
I think the Euro team is just ok. Hovland is going to be a star I think, but several of their guys are pretty bad course fits. Westwood, Poulter, Hatton and Fitzpatrick are going to have to putt their ass off to win, because they will be miles behind on approach shots most of the time. Though Westy was sending it pretty good this summer
Gandolf
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You fly straight from Vegas to Kohler?
Gandolf
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I have my eye on Bethpage in 2025....already know the lay of the land after going to the PGA there.
Yeah, and relatively close for ya.
KJ
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Frustrating that all FedEx playoff and Ryder Cups seem to be a long way from the left coast and not sure why
KJ
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I'd say Cali, Oregon, Washington
It will be tough to pitch Scottsdale when it's still upper 90's this weekend which is comfortable for me but still hot for most
Gandolf
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Yep, and just an hour from the daughter's house in Jersey to where the shuttle buses run at Jones Beach. Free lodging ftw.
KJ
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98 in Sept is a lot different than 98 in August, that's for sure. LV is typically 10 degrees cooler than here but same concept with the monsoon in July/Aug and humidity
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Not familiar with that club, pretty sure there's an awesome Olympic Club in Seattle, they could do Bandon easily too. Even any of the clubs in Rancho Santa Fe where Tiger/Phil played or Vegas at Shadow Creek would be great
Timh
CTG Psychiatrist - Dr. Tim
Here is a terrific YouTube video (with a ton of drone coverage) of Whistling Straights to get everyone ready for the Ryder Cup this weekend. Click on the link below.
Figure Eights on the Lake: Whistling Straits
Figure Eights on the Lake: Whistling Straits
KJ
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Insanely awesome looking course and I expect there will be plenty of wind
Timh
CTG Psychiatrist - Dr. Tim
Interesting how the narrator mentions that Pete Dye would probably really like the course to play faster but that it really doesn't and is set up to play slow. After looking at the drone shots and how ridiculously narrow some of those fairways are, I can't imagine trying to play that course when conditions are hard and fast.
gps_3
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Andy Johnson is a great follow if you really like course architecture and design. His podcast with Brendan Porath is pretty good too. He gets Geoff Ogilvy on regularly on his other podcast which is always good stuff
KJ
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Uber/Lyft home from the office seems like a huge checkmark on the life list
KJ
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Not many more patriotic cities than San Diego
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Euros are sitting at +225 for me right now and will be played on top of the +175 already
Got a promo-bet top US or Euro player for $100 and get a free $50 wager however you choose on the event. Not sure I have a real opinion as to top performers, any thoughts? Rahm maybe?
KJ
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Thx Tim, I would do Cantlay in a heartbeat if he wasn't off the FedEx title, X always seems to be a guy that performs in country events
Looks like lines favor Rory for the Euros, the key to that wager obviously is taking someone who will play all 5 matches and I concluded Rahm but haven't bet it yet. He's young enough and an insanely good match player if needed on Sunday.
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