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Title: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: Rotterdam on August 27, 2012, 01:10:15 PM
European Team is -

•Rory McIlroy (NI) Age: 23 Caps: 1
•Justin Rose (Eng) Age: 32 Caps: 1
•Graeme McDowell (NI) Age: 33 Caps: 2
•Paul Lawrie (Sco) Age: 43 Caps: 1
•Francesco Molinari (Ita) Age: 29 Caps: 1
•Luke Donald (Eng) Age: 34 Caps: 3
•Lee Westwood (Eng) Age: 39 Caps: 7
•Sergio Garcia (Spa) Age: 32 Caps: 5
•Peter Hanson (Swe) Age: 34 Caps: 1
•Martin Kaymer (Ger) Age: 27 Caps: 1
•Ian Poulter (Eng) Age: 36 Caps 3
•Nicolas Colsaerts (Bel) Age: 29 Caps 0


I can't wait.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: The Man With A Stick on August 27, 2012, 01:29:56 PM
Me neither.  It's up there with the Ashes as my favourite sporting event.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 27, 2012, 02:33:40 PM
It's a great event and I agree with the wildcard picks.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: The Left Side on August 28, 2012, 01:38:56 AM
Come on Europe!
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: avfcpg on August 28, 2012, 12:51:55 PM
This is gonna be immense. Gonna be real tough for us to retain it. They are looking pretty strong this year.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: usav on August 28, 2012, 01:32:01 PM
The only time I consider myself "European"   ;)
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: Drummond on August 28, 2012, 01:48:54 PM
It's a strong looking team too.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: The Left Side on August 28, 2012, 05:32:31 PM
The only time I consider myself "European"   ;)

Me too
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 28, 2012, 05:37:14 PM
The only time I consider myself "European"   ;)

Me too

And the Mosconi Cup.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: Dave Cooper please on August 28, 2012, 07:25:51 PM
Couple of weak links in Kaymer and Hanson, neither of whom are on particularly good form but the Ryder Cup often brings out the best in off-form players.
Should be a cracker but my money is on the Americans just because of home advantage.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: Rotterdam on September 04, 2012, 07:35:58 PM
I think we have the better team, but agree that home advantage is massive.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: Dave Cooper please on September 05, 2012, 10:05:58 AM
One good thing is that a lot more of our team now spend quite a bit of the season over in America, the tweaked qualification rules where World Ranking counts towards automatic qualification has helped in this respect.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: The Left Side on September 25, 2012, 10:04:38 PM
Excellent, kirsty gallagher back on sky sports, mmm
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: avfcpg on September 26, 2012, 09:37:26 AM
Can't wait for this. Too tight to call for me, best looking US team we've seen for a while. Gonna be tough...
Come on Europe
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: dicedlam on September 28, 2012, 01:27:07 PM
Europe are playing in Villa's away kit.

Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: john e on September 28, 2012, 01:58:41 PM
the tie is 10/1,
 not bad odds seeing as everyone expects it to be tight, i've had a little investment
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on September 28, 2012, 02:13:36 PM
Is there anywhere online that would show the scores in each match by hole, as they progressing? Like it would say 2 up by hole 10?

Thinking mainly for when I'm at work.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: jcsutv on September 28, 2012, 02:15:05 PM
3 days of USA, USA. Come on Europe. Good start for Woods.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: Jon Crofts on September 28, 2012, 02:24:44 PM
Is there anywhere online that would show the scores in each match by hole, as they progressing? Like it would say 2 up by hole 10?

Thinking mainly for when I'm at work.

www.rydercup.com

Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on September 28, 2012, 02:30:17 PM
Is there anywhere online that would show the scores in each match by hole, as they progressing? Like it would say 2 up by hole 10?

Thinking mainly for when I'm at work.

www.rydercup.com



Ta Muchly
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: beness on September 28, 2012, 05:25:40 PM
1-0 to USA so far.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: beness on September 28, 2012, 05:27:48 PM
that didn't last long 1-1.

 2 matches still out USA 2 up in one and Europe 2 up in the other.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: The Left Side on September 28, 2012, 06:00:25 PM
2-1 to the spanks now
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: The Left Side on September 28, 2012, 06:11:16 PM
Get in, 2-2
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: beness on September 28, 2012, 06:19:16 PM
good old Justin. Villa fan I think.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: AV82EC on September 28, 2012, 09:49:14 PM
This afternoon session is not going well!  Down in 3, up in 1, only Colsaerts performing, come on Europe.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: The Man With A Stick on September 28, 2012, 09:52:47 PM
Bradley's having a great afternoon.  Not bad for a rookie.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: The Left Side on September 28, 2012, 10:21:17 PM
Had to change streams as the American version on ESPN makes you sick, watching it on sky now.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: jcsutv on September 28, 2012, 11:11:12 PM
They have been good but I knew Westwood would struggle with his putter 2 yes ago.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: The Left Side on September 28, 2012, 11:13:06 PM
How many beers you had Johnno, watch the spelling?
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: jcsutv on September 28, 2012, 11:17:16 PM
Just two!
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: jcsutv on September 28, 2012, 11:19:34 PM
Twit.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: jcsutv on September 28, 2012, 11:27:45 PM
You are right about the spelling. Count.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: Dave Cooper please on September 28, 2012, 11:39:31 PM
We have put too many "got to give them a game" players in these afternoon fourballs.
Plenty of time to pull this round yet.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: jcsutv on September 28, 2012, 11:46:18 PM
They have been on fire to be fair.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: Rotterdam on September 29, 2012, 08:47:13 AM
I think that 5-3 is fair enough. We were battered for 3 hours or so last night.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: john e on September 29, 2012, 09:50:21 AM
Westwood just cant putt, he never dropped one birdie yesterday afternoon and was saved by his playing partner, he was no better in the morning.
with the way the coarse is set up, putting is even more important, Westwood is the worst putter in the two teams, thats why he's never won  major
cant believe he's sending him out again today
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: avfcpg on September 29, 2012, 10:16:44 AM
We got out of jail at 5-3 yesterday, could have been 6-2 easily. To be fair, they were on fire and are firm favourites to win unless we have a 6-2 or better today. They look pretty awesome in the singles. Best US team we have faced for a fair few years and on US soil it was always a tough ask.

I too can't for the life of me fathom Westwood going out again today. The guy, as talented as he is tee to green just can't putt, hasn't been able to all year and couldn't again yesterday. Coulsearts was just freaking immense. Love the interview "I just go with whatever I have in my pants" ...
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: Nev on September 29, 2012, 11:14:36 AM
I appreciate the idea of sending everyone out on the first day but the biggest error for me was not sending Poulter out in the afternoon. He had that wild eyed look in his eye that only the Ryder Cup seems to invoke and was in great form.

We are still in this but only just, the Yanks had a fair amount of fortune yesterday but I think we are fortunate to have 3 points and not two. 
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: Dave Cooper please on September 29, 2012, 11:17:42 AM
One good session and we're back in it, two points is nothing on day one, look how far the Americans were behind two years ago and we only won it by a point.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: john e on September 29, 2012, 02:01:20 PM
Westwoods getting on my nerves now,
He looks like a amature in a pro/am golf day out there
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: beness on September 29, 2012, 03:08:57 PM
Not going well so far. all red and that  USA USA USA chant is all around.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: john e on September 29, 2012, 03:13:03 PM
Can't watch it anymore, we are so rubbish it's embarrassing
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: beness on September 29, 2012, 03:38:38 PM
Rose and Poulter go one up.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: The Left Side on September 29, 2012, 10:54:25 PM
Not good at the moment
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: Dave Cooper please on September 30, 2012, 12:45:20 AM
We are probably fucked, but that point from Poulter and McIlroy might just be vital.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: jcsutv on September 30, 2012, 12:51:48 AM
Westwood out number 1. Poulter 2. That would be my first 2 so Poulter can give him some shit if he is fucking up again. What do you reckon LTS?
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: cheltenhamlion on September 30, 2012, 11:04:15 PM
It might nit work out but... EUROPE!
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: peter w on September 30, 2012, 11:06:41 PM
Great day so far. Stricker misses and we should have done enough to retain the Cup.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: peter w on September 30, 2012, 11:09:33 PM
Come on kaymer. Two putts for the win (draw).
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: peter w on September 30, 2012, 11:10:11 PM
Jaysus. Not so sodding  hard....
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: peter w on September 30, 2012, 11:12:09 PM
miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss..................shit
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: peter w on September 30, 2012, 11:14:08 PM
Get the f*ck in!

USA USA USA

You're not singing anymore


Yahhhhhhhhhhhhh
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: Kingthing on September 30, 2012, 11:14:59 PM
and its all gone quiet over there....
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: jcsutv on September 30, 2012, 11:15:42 PM
Awesome.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: London Villan on September 30, 2012, 11:20:33 PM
Amazeballs... as the kids would say.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: hilts_coolerking on September 30, 2012, 11:22:15 PM
Brilliant.  One of the great sporting comebacks.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: jcsutv on September 30, 2012, 11:22:54 PM
the tie is 10/1,
 not bad odds seeing as everyone expects it to be tight, i've had a little investment

I reckon you could have got better odds yesterday but fair play.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: jcsutv on September 30, 2012, 11:25:43 PM
I bet you are gutted now. That's gambling for you.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: Kingthing on September 30, 2012, 11:25:55 PM
it gets better
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: Somniloquism on September 30, 2012, 11:26:11 PM
the tie is 10/1,
 not bad odds seeing as everyone expects it to be tight, i've had a little investment

I reckon you could have got better odds yesterday but fair play.

I feel for you john e, I really do.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: Louzie0 on September 30, 2012, 11:26:25 PM
I'm seeing Europe has won - against the last 2 days scores - is this true??? Fantastic!
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: Somniloquism on September 30, 2012, 11:27:58 PM
I'm seeing Europe has won - against the last 2 days scores - is this true??? Fantastic!

Yep, we had already retained it but Woods missed a sitter of a putt to put the last all Square and give us a 14.5 win.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: Louzie0 on September 30, 2012, 11:28:49 PM
Always loved Coulsartz
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: Somniloquism on September 30, 2012, 11:29:08 PM
We are probably fucked, but that point from Poulter and McIlroy might just be vital.

Yes, it might.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: London Villan on September 30, 2012, 11:29:51 PM
Rose's win was the key, beating Mickleson over the last two holes opened the door for Europe. I always though Rose was a Villa fan too? But apparently not anymore.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: Louzie0 on September 30, 2012, 11:30:32 PM
Poulter's ok as well.  As for Rose, well...
Just can't express how pleased I am!  up the europe guys!  Gosh they had a mountain to climb, today.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: Somniloquism on September 30, 2012, 11:32:49 PM
Rose's win was the key, beating Mickleson over the last two holes opened the door for Europe. I always though Rose was a Villa fan too? But apparently not anymore.

Well at one point when I flicked over, we were 17 to 11 down. Turned over an hour ago when the mrs went back to bed and it was 12-12 with a prediction of a draw.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: hilts_coolerking on September 30, 2012, 11:37:32 PM
I thought Paul Lawrie's result was a great effort.  He'd looked out of his depth over the first two days but he minced Snedeker.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: AV82EC on October 01, 2012, 12:00:10 AM
Thats for Seve, thats for Brookline and I'd like to say a huge well done to Poulter, the man is a monster at this competition and his efforts last night and today, superb.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: Hopadop on October 01, 2012, 12:04:13 AM
I don't watch much golf and have never played it, but I do love the Ryder Cup.

It always seems to deliver some proper sporting drama
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 01, 2012, 01:08:43 AM
What a fight back. Not having Sky I managed to avoid the result so as I could watch the Beeb coverage. Amazing stuff with the added bonus of shutting up the gobby feckers.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: jcsutv on October 01, 2012, 01:26:11 AM
Nice to go to sleep knowing the Ryder Cup can be put back in the trophy cabinet alongside the Ashes.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: Jon Crofts on October 01, 2012, 07:23:06 AM
After the crowds reaction to Rose's fluffed shot in a greenside bunker I almost turned it off, fucking Americans, glad I didn't.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: cheltenhamlion on October 01, 2012, 08:30:40 AM
I know it can get a bit partisan at these events but I thought their crowd were shocking.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: john e on October 01, 2012, 08:37:57 AM
the tie is 10/1,
 not bad odds seeing as everyone expects it to be tight, i've had a little investment

I reckon you could have got better odds yesterday but fair play.


i had £1500 to come back if it wasnt for that massive twat Woods



EDIT - was still jumping around the room though, best thing ever
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: PaulWinch again on October 01, 2012, 08:51:37 AM
Brilliant, truly brilliant.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: avfcpg on October 01, 2012, 09:05:43 AM
One of the greatest sporting events I've ever seen. I thought that "Olympic Saturday" was special but this was even better, for me.
Sat glued to it for 3 days and can't remember being so on edge for a non Villa related event for a long time...simply awesome
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: Simon Ward on October 01, 2012, 04:47:29 PM
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Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: The Left Side on October 01, 2012, 06:33:17 PM
Nice to go to sleep knowing the Ryder Cup can be put back in the trophy cabinet alongside the Ashes.

Absolutely Johnno, great win... watched it with the folks and it was amazing, Rose and Lawrie changed it for me... that was for Seve.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: john e on October 01, 2012, 07:55:44 PM
Americans dont do losing well, but they were very dignified in there defeat yesterday which must have been torture

Mickelson especially was class and also Furyk, as was DL3, who i've never liked much when he was playing but acted like a true gent yesterday
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 01, 2012, 09:12:32 PM
Americans dont do losing well, but they were very dignified in there defeat yesterday which must have been torture

Mickelson especially was class and also Furyk, as was DL3, who i've never liked much when he was playing but acted like a true gent yesterday

Well they have had a lot of experience in losing the Ryder Cup over the last couple of decades.
Title: Re: The Ryder Cup 2012
Post by: john e on October 02, 2012, 08:09:14 AM
Americans dont do losing well, but they were very dignified in there defeat yesterday which must have been torture

Mickelson especially was class and also Furyk, as was DL3, who i've never liked much when he was playing but acted like a true gent yesterday

Well they have had a lot of experience in losing the Ryder Cup over the last couple of decades.


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