Ryder Cup 2012

[Alastair]

Well this was an amazing match... I didn't think the European side had any chance of winning so pretty amazing what they achieved on the Sunday to win the competition.

Alastair

[Lizzie]

Re: Ryder Cup 2012

It was a tremendous comeback, Alastair. The victory was certainly earned and CONGRATULATIONS to the European team. I was glued to the monitor with it all coming down to the last two games.

A thought! Since the rules were changed to include all of Europe, why can't Canadian players be included?

[Alastair]

Re: Ryder Cup 2012

Ah! In theory Canadians might be included with the US making it North America against Europe.

I noted they were talking about Tiger Wood in that he does not have a very good record in the Ryder Cup. I think it was Nick Faldo that thought he preferred to play with other major players whereas Nick thought he should play with the newer members and thus be a bit of a mentor to them.

Alastair

[Lizzie]

Re: Ryder Cup 2012

Besides TW there are others who have a poor Ryder Cup record suggesting they are not good team players. Why continue including regardless of how well-regarded they may in the singles arena.

[Alastair]

Re: Ryder Cup 2012

Is it not the case that if you rank in the top 8 or 10 or something you automatically get picked and then the Captain also gets to pick 2 others?

Alastair

[Glesgalass]

Re: Ryder Cup 2012

I read in our newspapers today that the Americans were being bad sports and booing the Europeans. Is that true? I didn't see any of it.

Elda

[Lizzie]

Re: Ryder Cup 2012

Alastair:

I think as you indicated that is the ruling or like to prevent cronyism. But I wonder when it comes to performance if there is substance to the motivation of the whole pot versus a piece of the illustrious pie.