2010 Ryder Cup Day One Open Thread
/I'm watching live at 11:30 PM Pacific and loving it. Not sure how long I'll last but this is fun! Now I know what it's like to watch a major in Australia. Comment away!
When you come to think of it that is the secret of most of the great holes all over the world. They all have some kind of a twist. C.B. MACDONALD
2010 Ryder Cup Eve Clippings
/All hell breaks loose tonight (my time) tomorrow morning most other places, so here's a quick roundup of the final filings.
Steve Elling on Monty's surprise at Captain Pavin's decision to send out Jeff Overton and Bubba Watson.
"Colin Montgomerie to quit as captain before the last shot of the event is struck (25/1)"
/Alex Miceli on some of the more unusual bets offered. My favorites:
Read MoreClinton To Be At Celtic Manor Saturday; Padding Hall Of Fame Credentials?
/Hey, I'm just saying, since the World Golf Hall of Fame noted President George Bush's Presidents Cup attendance as part of his golf resume, could Clinton be far behind with another Cup appearance?
Read MoreCalf Injury Helps Vault Westwood To No. 2 In World
/Doug Ferguson on the latest OWGR oddity, this time Lee Westwood moving to No. 2 next week despite two months off.
Read MoreCaptains Agree To Pace Of Play Policy That Will Never Be Enforced
/Thanks to OWGR Fan for noting Bob Harig's small item about the Captain's promising a no-slow play policy.
Read MoreFriday Morning Four-Balls Set...
/Dave Shedloski and Sam Weinman break down the pairings.
America Deprived Of Agonizing Through Ryder Cup Opening Ceremony!
/When I posted the viewing times it never dawned on me that we would be deprived of the always brilliant spectacle known as the Ryder Cup Opening Ceremony? Who do I call?
Read MoreThe Ink-Stained Wretches Overwhelmingly Pick Europe To Take Back Cup
/Only three by my count are picking the U.S. in this informal Sporting Life poll of scribblers.
Read MorePavin Enlists Fighter Pilot To Provide U.S. Team War-On-Terror Update
/Hey, I'm just relaying what he said, as relayed in an unbylined AP story.
Read More2010 Ryder Cup Caption Fun, Vol. 4...Black Tie Dinner Edition
/The Prince gets to meet Ian Poulter, master Tweeter...
Read More"Either he is a noble captain or a very confident one. Or, depending on the outcome on Sunday, he may well go down as simply foolhardy."
/Lawrence Donegan reviews the recent course setup shenanigans by Ryder Cup Captains and wonders what Monty is thinking by not doing this best to rig the course to gain a European advantage.
Read MoreRyder Cup Could Bring $177 Million to Wales If It Ever Stops Raining
/At least, based on a study...
Based based on the weather forecast as outlined by Steve DiMeglio, that number might be a bit optimistic.
“I remember Robin Love holding up the trophy and telling the guys to take dead aim,."
/Stephanie Wei provides that image for us courtesy of Tabitha Furyk, one more reminder that 2012 should be fun too! She also talks to other wives about the Ryder Cup for WSJ:
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