News From The Ryder Cup

**Golfbum** · 09-20-2006 07:27 AM

It appears that weather might play a major role in this years Ryder Cup at The K Club.

Yesterdays morning practice rounds were called off due to high winds. 40 MPH winds blew early prompting organizers to bring everyone in off the course
( I play in winds like that at my course

That is what we call a 3 club wind

)

You can read all the latest news on the Ryder Cup at Sky Sports. IMO by far the best way to keep abreast of what is going on at the Ryder Cup.

http://home.skysports.com/rydercup/

**fireice** · 09-20-2006 08:06 AM

Looks like the winds died down for them

, Europe pairings today were:
Group 1 - Jose Maria Olazabal and Robert Karlsson, Sergio Garcia and Luke Donald
Group 2 - Darren Clarke and Lee Westwood, Paul Casey and David Howell
Group 3 - Padraig Harrington and Colin Montgomerie, Henrik Stenson and Paul McGinley

**Golfbum** · 09-20-2006 09:07 AM

I think Westwood and Clarke playing together is a given. Those two play well in the 4 ball. They have in the past. I honestly feel that Darren will really perform well. I saw his interview the other day and he seemed to be in pretty good spirits considering. He said one good thing that has come out of the death of his wife is the fact he is now spending more time with his sons.

Playing on home turf can only help his attitude.

**LobWedge** · 09-20-2006 12:49 PM

http://www.tsn.ca/golf/news_story/?ID=178142&hubname=

**Sakuraba** · 09-20-2006 01:54 PM

sheesh, that article could have at least included the photos!

**Golfbum** · 09-20-2006 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by Sakuraba

sheesh, that article could have at least included the photos!

Well I have seen those photos mentioned in that article. Not porn, but she sure wasn't wearing a bikini. Either that or it was great photoshop work.
Philly Mick says he knows nothing about the photos, sure sure Phil

"Richard" · 09-20-2006 02:30 PM

how come india doesn't have a team at the ryder cup? singh is brown, arjun atwal, daniel chopra... we could win this thing!

**Sakuraba** · 09-20-2006 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by Richard

how come india doesn't have a team at the ryder cup? singh is brown, arjun atwal, daniel chopra... we could win this thing!

give me 9 more names, and there better not be a "thotho" in there!

**Golfbum** · 09-20-2006 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by Richard

how come india doesn't have a team at the ryder cup? singh is brown, arjun atwal, daniel chopra... we could win this thing!

Chopra is not BROWN! He might be Indian but he sure looks like a white guy, specially that blonde hair!

Singh plays in the Presidents Cup. If those others you mentioned want to play then they have to pick their games up and get enough points to be on the team!

Maybe you can start the PUNJABI CUP? How bout that "RICHARD" ?

**Hank Hill** · 09-20-2006 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by Richard

how come india doesn't have a team at the ryder cup? singh is brown, arjun atwal, daniel chopra... we could win this thing!

I thought Singh was Fijian?

dH · 09-20-2006 03:37 PM

He is

**fireice** · 09-21-2006 10:50 AM

Love this photo, Go Darren

Darren Clarke of Europe holds aloft the winnings from his match on the 9th green during the third official practice day of the 2006 Ryder Cup at The K Club on September 21, 2006 in Straffan, Co. Kildare, Ireland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

**Shivas Irons** · 09-21-2006 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by Richard

how come india doesn't have a team at the ryder cup? singh is brown, arjun atwal, daniel chopra... we could win this thing!

It's DANIEL not DEEPAK...he was born in Sweden so I don't think he would qualify for team India. Personally I think Ghandi has a pretty solid swing, he should be on the team.

**Shivas Irons** · 09-21-2006 12:07 PM

Look out, Tiger is fuming and he's going to take it out on big mouth Sergio and that Irish magazine. I didn't realize there were nude pics of Elin available but apparently there is ;
http://www.ottawasun.com/Sports/Othe...72686-sun.html

Haven't these people realized you just don't p*ss off Tiger?

**Golfbum** · 09-21-2006 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by Shivas Irons

Look out, Tiger is fuming and he's going to take it out on big mouth Sergio and that Irish magazine. I didn't realize there were nude pics of Elin available but apparently there is ;
http://www.ottawasun.com/Sports/Othe...72686-sun.html

Haven't these people realized you just don't p*ss off Tiger?

Taken before they were married, seen them, HOT

Woods is but one man on the team!

Friday morning fourballs pairings:
Tiger Woods & Jim Furyk v Padraig Harrington & Colin Montgomerie
Stewart Cink & JJ Henry v Paul Casey & Robert Karlsson
David Toms & Brett Wetterich v Sergio Garcia & Jose Maria Olazabal
Phil Mickelson & Chris DiMarco v Darren Clarke & Lee Westwood

**Shivas Irons** · 09-21-2006 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by Golfbum

Taken before they were married, seen them, HOT

Woods is but one man on the team!

The photos are not real, not only that, the magazine (The Dubliner) pretty much called all the US wives skanks. This just fuels the US teams fire if you ask me.
Apparently The Dubliner has been banned from the K Club this week as well.

**LobWedge** · 09-21-2006 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by Shivas Irons

It's DANIEL not DEEPAK...he was born in Sweden so I don't think he would qualify for team India. Personally I think Ghandi has a pretty solid swing, he should be on the team.

Actually, he may have the only loophole that could allow him to play in both the President's and Ryder Cups. One parent is Swedish and the other is Indian.

**Shivas Irons** · 09-21-2006 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by Golfbum

Taken before they were married, seen them, HOT

got your PM...all I can say is WOW, I don't care if the photos are doctored or not!

**Started2k3** · 09-21-2006 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by Golfbum

Friday morning fourballs pairings

Tiger Woods & Jim Furyk v Padraig Harrington & Colin Montgomerie
Stewart Cink & JJ Henry v Paul Casey & Robert Karlsson
David Toms & Brett Wetterich v Sergio Garcia & Jose Maria Olazabal
Phil Mickelson & Chris DiMarco v Darren Clarke & Lee Westwood

I find this quite odd, but why has the US team made 3 paris of "long" and "short" hitters together while europe only has 1 of these types of pairings. I would think that you would the tee shots of a pair to be "sitting on top of each other" so that the first to shoot can show their partner the reaction of the green, confirm club selection, etc. (some of the pairings have a 2-3 club differences). What is Woods going to learn from Furyk on a par 5, except that his partner can't make the green in two.

Am I missing some relevent information or nuance?

**John** · 09-21-2006 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by Shivas Irons

got your PM...all I can say is WOW, I don't care if the photos are doctored or not!

Share the wealth please!!!

**Shivas Irons** · 09-21-2006 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by John

Share the wealth please!!!

PM sent

**fireice** · 09-21-2006 01:38 PM

The first and fourth matches should be the most interesting with Americas big guns.
Go Europe.

I find this quite odd, but why has the US team made 3 paris of "long" and "short" hitters together while europe only has 1 of these types of pairings. I would think that you would the tee shots of a pair to be "sitting on top of each other" so that the first to shoot can show their partner the reaction of the green, confirm club selection, etc. (some of the pairings have a 2-3 club differences). What is Woods going to learn from Furyk on a par 5, except that his partner can't make the green in two.

I think the US pairings of a "long" and "short" hitter is interesting as on par 5s you'll have one guy maybe going for it in 2 and another laying back for an "easy" birdie, as each player in fourball is playing there hole, best score on the hole wins, so let it fly.

**John** · 09-21-2006 01:39 PM

Sweet Jesus Shivas!!!!

**LobWedge** · 09-21-2006 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by Started2k3

I find this quite odd, but why has the US team made 3 paris of "long" and "short" hitters together while europe only has 1 of these types of pairings. I would think that you would the tee shots of a pair to be "sitting on top of each other" so that the first to shoot can show their partner the reaction of the green, confirm club selection, etc. (some of the pairings have a 2-3 club differences). What is Woods going to learn from Furyk on a par 5, except that his partner can't make the green in two.

Am I missing some relevent information or nuance?

It's a great tactical move by Lehman actually. Perfect for first day jitters. Putting a bomber with a steady player is a great way of guarding against a pair giving away a hole, and forces the other team to beat you with birdie, or better. And the bombers can look to "catch lightning in a bottle" on the par-5s. (looks good on paper anyway)

**LobWedge** · 09-21-2006 02:04 PM

Forgot to mention... One of the issues with a setup like this, while it creates physical separation between teammates so they can concentrate more on playing their own games, it offers the possibilty of making mathematical errors. It's imperative that you know exactly how many shots your partner lies, at all times. Peter Jacobsen and Brad Faxon made the same error in 1995. Jacobsen picked up his marker lying 3 on the green with a put for par, thinking that Faxon was already in with 4, but in fact it was a bogey. The team score was 5, and they lost the hole.

**John** · 09-21-2006 02:34 PM

Anyone know when this is being televised?

**Hank Hill** · 09-21-2006 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by John

Anyone know when this is being televised?

TSN have it from 8:00-18:00 Friday, 8:00-18:00 Saurday and 7:00-12:30 Sunday.

It's on one of the American channels on Sat and Sun too.

One thing to bear in mind is that is not live so if you don't want to spoil the excitement, stay away from the internet. 1st match is 8:00 BST tomorrow, therefore 3:00 here.

**LobWedge** · 09-21-2006 02:44 PM

Friday 7-6, TSN (USA)
Saturday 7-6, NBC
Sunday 8-12:30, NBC

**LobWedge** · 09-21-2006 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by Hank Hill

TSN have it from 8:00-18:00 Friday, 8:00-18:00 Saurday and 7:00-12:30 Sunday.

It's on one of the American channels on Sat and Sun too.

One thing to bear in mind is that is not live so if you don't want to spoil the excitement, stay away from the internet. 1st match is 8:00 BST tomorrow, therefore 3:00 here.

Ah yes. Tape delay. Thanks for the heads-up Hank!

**Started2k3** · 09-21-2006 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by Shivas Irons

got your PM...all I can say is WOW, I don't care if the photos are doctored or not!

I hear you're the guy to talk to about some pics. Nudge, nudge, wink, wink.

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