Greasy Ryder
Hello. Well, how many people are putting money on the US in the Ryder Cup? All indicators are not many. However, a closer look may mean things aren't as sure as what everyone thinks. The European team isn't set yet, so I'll just look at the US.
The US have two pairings that should stay intact for all 4 team matches - Chris DiMarco and Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk. These teams look better than anything Europe can come up with. They know the pressure's on them, and I expect them to come through in each match. That would give the US 4 team points. Add the fact that all 4 could win their individuals, and they alone could get 8 points. I think they're good for at least 6. Tiger doesn't like to lose, and with Furyk there to motivate him, it may be what's needed
That leaves 8.5 points needed from the remaining 4 team matches and 8 individual matches. If David Toms and Chad Campbell show their flashes of brilliance, and Stewart Cink and Scott Verplank perform like they have in past Ryder Cups, the 4 rookies may not have to do much for a US win. Worst case, this team will perform as well as the last few US teams have, which is bad.
The Euros have questions too. Sergio had a chance to shine in the British Open and PGA, and didn't. Monty may still be smarting from the US Open that got away. Darren Clarke may not even play due to the grief of losing his wife. Of course more will be known after their team is picked.
The US rookies may be what the US team needs. Time will tell.
Regards,
Steve
The US have two pairings that should stay intact for all 4 team matches - Chris DiMarco and Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk. These teams look better than anything Europe can come up with. They know the pressure's on them, and I expect them to come through in each match. That would give the US 4 team points. Add the fact that all 4 could win their individuals, and they alone could get 8 points. I think they're good for at least 6. Tiger doesn't like to lose, and with Furyk there to motivate him, it may be what's needed
That leaves 8.5 points needed from the remaining 4 team matches and 8 individual matches. If David Toms and Chad Campbell show their flashes of brilliance, and Stewart Cink and Scott Verplank perform like they have in past Ryder Cups, the 4 rookies may not have to do much for a US win. Worst case, this team will perform as well as the last few US teams have, which is bad.
The Euros have questions too. Sergio had a chance to shine in the British Open and PGA, and didn't. Monty may still be smarting from the US Open that got away. Darren Clarke may not even play due to the grief of losing his wife. Of course more will be known after their team is picked.
The US rookies may be what the US team needs. Time will tell.
Regards,
Steve
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