benchwarmer 625 Posted September 29, 2023 (edited) First round (foursomes) Europe 4-0 USA in Rome. After getting stuffed last time in the US, Europe are SO up for it. You don't have to be a big golf afficianado to enjoy this. Edited September 29, 2023 by benchwarmer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,360 Posted September 29, 2023 Was playing golf this morning and kept having to check my phone, sounds like we totally outplayed them. I cannot believe that the Americans have taken 5 weeks off and then come straight into the Ryder Cup, I appreciate these guys are professionals but if I don't touch a club every couple of days everything falls apart, I cant imagine being away from competitive golf for 5 weeks can be good for mentality etc. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 5,005 Posted September 29, 2023 Absolutely superb morning. The Americans looked shell shocked. Highlight was Rahm hitting the flag from the tee and ending up a metre away. The Americans had hit a superb tee shot and looked stunned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted September 29, 2023 (edited) Getting a bit tired of the Ryder Cup. The hype is huge and getting bigger and worse each year. I am an avid golfer and play 2-3 times a week but just don't get the noise and hullabaloo. In a week's time the members will be telling you to shut up if you sneeze. Its false. I'm not being miserable, I just prefer my golf differently. But it is a competition so for those who revel in it a good start by our lads. But so did the US women and look what happened. Edited September 29, 2023 by keelansgrandad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benchwarmer 625 Posted September 29, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, keelansgrandad said: But it is a competition so for those who revel in it a good start by our lads. But so did the US women and look what happened. Exactly. The 5Live commentators are wetting themselves with excitement but it's far too soon to get carried away. But for the US team to take the last three or four weeks off from competitive golf and think they can just turn up and win smacks of disrespect. Edited September 29, 2023 by benchwarmer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Satriales 697 Posted September 29, 2023 33 minutes ago, benchwarmer said: First round (foursomes) Europe 4-0 USA in Rome. After getting stuffed last time in the US, Europe are SO up for it. You don't have to be a big golf afficianado to enjoy this. 100% this. I'm not much of a golf fan but I love watching the Ryder cup, have done for many years now. It's fantastic sporting theatre. Always enjoyable getting one over on the Americans as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,360 Posted September 29, 2023 51 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: In a week's time the members will be telling you to shut up if you sneeze. Its false. I'm not being miserable, I just prefer my golf differently. Depends where you play, Im sure the traditional clubs could be like that but golf is changing and they'll have to change too or their membership will die off and they'll be wondering why their tee sheets are empty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted September 29, 2023 Not a huge golf fan, I occasionally have to play for work events without humiliating myself, but I love the Ryder Cup. Good day to be working from home with that in the background. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 5,005 Posted September 29, 2023 5 points up at the end of the first day! My joy was slightly dampened when I heard Justin Rose is the oldest player on either side. I could have sworn he was a teenager 4 or 5 years ago..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted September 29, 2023 That was absolutely incredible. Unbelievable. I don't know what else to say. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benchwarmer 625 Posted September 29, 2023 (edited) 24 minutes ago, canarydan23 said: That was absolutely incredible. Unbelievable. I don't know what else to say. Jon Rahm sinks an eagle putt on 18 to halve his match. How important that could be for Europe. Edited September 29, 2023 by benchwarmer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted September 29, 2023 22 minutes ago, benchwarmer said: Jon Rahm sinks an eagle putt on 18 to halve his match. How important that could be for Europe. And then Justin Rose making the US the ONLY side in Ryder Cup history to not win a single match in a day. Incredible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowfuture 71 Posted September 29, 2023 What a fantastic day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,360 Posted September 30, 2023 After a day 1 massacre, this morning felt pretty even, the US seem to be having the better of the afternoon though. Probably something to do with Scheffler and Koepa being benched. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benchwarmer 625 Posted September 30, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Canary Wundaboy said: After a day 1 massacre, this morning felt pretty even, the US seem to be having the better of the afternoon though. Probably something to do with Scheffler and Koepa being benched. I wonder if Zach Johnson regrets picking Koepka, the only LIV player in either squad. Not only can it undermine team spirit because of the divisive nature of the breakaway, but LIV golf is nowhere near as competitive and is therefore not the best preparation, to put it mildly, for the Ryder Cup. I feel a bit sorry for Scheffler though. Edited September 30, 2023 by benchwarmer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted September 30, 2023 36 minutes ago, benchwarmer said: I wonder if Zach Johnson regrets picking Koepka, the only LIV player in either squad. Not only can it undermine team spirit because of the divisive nature of the breakaway, but LIV golf is nowhere near as competitive and is therefore not the best preparation, to put it mildly, for the Ryder Cup. I feel a bit sorry for Scheffler though. Scheffler and Harman do not sit with the rest apparently. They believe they should be paid for playing. Never occured to them not to accept the invitation instead they create a division. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benchwarmer 625 Posted September 30, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, keelansgrandad said: Scheffler and Harman do not sit with the rest apparently. They believe they should be paid for playing. Never occured to them not to accept the invitation instead they create a division. They all do. There's a rumour circulating that it's the reason why Cantlay refuses to wear a cap. The golf=money equation is the underlying reason why the USA can't really be bothered with the Ryder Cup - unless it's on home soil, when toxic nationalism more or less compensates for lack of remuneration. Edited September 30, 2023 by benchwarmer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted September 30, 2023 Anger spilled out onto the car park afterwards. Cantlay's caddie stamped all over McIlroy's line after Cantlay sunk his putt. Mcilroy, Rose and Lowry objected but obviously weren't satisfied as it carried on later. I said at the start I don't like the Ryder Cup for its hype and sportsmanship. The commentators make me sick when they crack on about the spirit of it. Read Billy Foster's book where he reveals some of the cheating and nasty aspects of the event especially from the US players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benchwarmer 625 Posted September 30, 2023 (edited) 19 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: Anger spilled out onto the car park afterwards. Cantlay's caddie stamped all over McIlroy's line after Cantlay sunk his putt. Mcilroy, Rose and Lowry objected but obviously weren't satisfied as it carried on later. I heard McIlroy was so angry that Lowry had to physically restrain him. Cantlay was loudly booed at the end of the match and it sounded more than just a bunch of drunken yobs. Obviously they knew what had gone on. Edited September 30, 2023 by benchwarmer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
