2008 Faldo Flashback: "See you at Celtic Manor in two years and remember to bring your waterproofs."
/Oh how the archives can be so, so informative. From The Times:
Read MoreWhen 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
Warning: Nauseating Details On WAG Swag
/Stephanie Wei tells us what the wives, girlfriend, future alimony recipients and other assorted life partners are giving each other at the Ryder Cup. I'm sure Elin really misses this.
NBC Forced To Show Saturday's Ryder Cup Live
/So it appears ESPN is televising Saturday morning from 2:30-8 am ET. NBC is coming on live and going from 8 am-6 pm ET, then sticking with its original plan of live Sunday coverage from 4am ET until the conclusion of play.
Meanwhile the New York Times's Richard Sandomir is reporting that Monday play will be carried on USA Network. How retro!
Gore-Tex Wants To Let You Know They Aren't Beneath Kicking A Former Partner When It's A Little Down
/Gee, I only thought Jim McLean sent out unprompted "response" press releases.
Congratulations Gore-Tex, you now have people officially feeling sorry for Sun Mountain.
Revamped Ryder Cup Schedule Coming; Designed To Finally Justify Each Side Having Four Assistant Captains!
/As I understand it, six foursomes matches will be in the next session, followed by four fourballs in session three, followed by two foursomes in session four, ended with twelve singles matches. Got that?
Read More"What the suspended play really shows is greed."
/Michael Bamberger looks past the wet rainsuits and water-logged golf bags to get at the heart of the real issue here. The European Tour's selling of the Ryder Cup to the highest bidder.
Read MorePGA Of America Credit Card Spending Limit Tested After 20 Rainsuit Purchase @ $350 Each****
/Well, let's just hope they used the AmEx Card and earned some Reward points!
Read MoreRyder Cup In Delay So U.S. Rain Suits Can Be Squeegee'd
/So we've hit a delay once it became apparent Steve Stricker could not find a place to get casual water relief. But the real surprise came in the ESPN telecast when Mike Tirico revealed that the U.S. players were not happy with the functional qualities of their rain suits and that each gets FOUR, so they may have dry back-ups in their carts.
Read More2010 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!
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 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?
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