Malinga the Swinga Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Congratulations to Robert McIntyre for making team on points. Always good to qualify directly and not rely on pick. Will be interesting to see who makes team for Europe although I think they will have their work cut out with US heavy favourites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder and Lightning Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Malinga the Swinga said: Congratulations to Robert McIntyre for making team on points. Always good to qualify directly and not rely on pick. Will be interesting to see who makes team for Europe although I think they will have their work cut out with US heavy favourites The US are always heavy favourites. But they lack the ability to play as a team. They are all individual superstars. We will pump them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Ludvig Aberg all but sealing his place today also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted September 4, 2023 Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 Picks confirmed as Fleetwood, Straka, Rose, Lowry, N Hojgaard & Aberg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Fleetwood, Straka, Rose, Lowry, Hojgaard and Aberg confirmed. Impressive looking team! ⛳ 🏌️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Gutted for Meronk, always someone extremely unlucky to be overlooked. Cant say I know much about the two young players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Meronk must be absolutely fuming, and rightly so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted September 4, 2023 Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 Meronk had time to get the points required and failed to do so. That's why it was so important for McIntyre to do so as the picks are so subjective. Wouldn't have had problem with Meronk, Paul or other Hojgaard getting in but then again, Straka, Aberg and N Hojgaard are strong players as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 It's surprising they didn't bring the BMW Championship forward to last week. Would have thought they would have wanted to make the announcements following the conclusion of the DP World Tour's flagship event. Winning it won't carry the same prestige this year as it has carried a lot of points for Ryder Cup qualification in the past. Could have made a huge difference to final placings for auto qualification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Great to see a Scot back in the squad 👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Ray Gin said: Great to see a Scot back in the squad 👏 Will be interesting to see how many times he gets picked. Winning there last year shows his game is good for the course (likewise with Hojgaard). But this event is a totally different animal - biggest in World sport this year IMO. Interesting to know who they see him to be paired with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Europe's team looks a good blend of experienced campaigners and the new breed. There's a good number of both and seems to be fewer of the veteran stage players that have ended up in the team beyond their best years. Some of the older heads are some of the current best in the world. I would be tempted to ensure everyone plays at least twice before the singles, with an emphasis of pairing experience with rookies, if possible. But it all depends on the analysis of form and players' games that compliment with others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 MacIntyre is the 11th Scot to play in the European team era from 1979 (22nd edition). Brian Barnes Bernard Gallagher Sandy Lyle Ken Brown Sam Torrance Gordon Brand Jr Colin Montgomerie Paul Lawrie Andrew Coltart Stephen Gallacher Robert MacIntyre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Victorian said: Europe's team looks a good blend of experienced campaigners and the new breed. There's a good number of both and seems to be fewer of the veteran stage players that have ended up in the team beyond their best years. Some of the older heads are some of the current best in the world. I would be tempted to ensure everyone plays at least twice before the singles, with an emphasis of pairing experience with rookies, if possible. But it all depends on the analysis of form and players' games that compliment with others. Harrington's big mistake was basing the majority of his decisions on data. He needed to mix pairings in practice along with considering what type of ball was being used and use his own instinct. The weather at the 2010 event was a blessing as it enabled all players to get match time due the format being compressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Just been reminded that the belle D's known as 'The Guardians' will be in attendance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted September 10, 2023 Author Share Posted September 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Samuel Camazzola said: Just been reminded that the belle D's known as 'The Guardians' will be in attendance. The Guardians and there USA equivalents, from Minnesota if I remember correctly, started off as a laugh but have evolved into total pricks. They aren't about Ryder Cup, they're about self promotion and being seen. Anyone wearing any ridiculous costume should be taken outside course and beaten to a pulp with bodies left as warning to others. Same goes for anyone who starts a stupid ding about players or who shouts out as players driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 5 hours ago, Malinga the Swinga said: The Guardians and there USA equivalents, from Minnesota if I remember correctly, started off as a laugh but have evolved into total pricks. They aren't about Ryder Cup, they're about self promotion and being seen. Anyone wearing any ridiculous costume should be taken outside course and beaten to a pulp with bodies left as warning to others. Same goes for anyone who starts a stupid ding about players or who shouts out as players driving. Their songs are pish, their 'banter' is pish and their outfits are pish. They're ruining the spectacle for others with their 'look at us' routines. Luckily. I avoided them at Gleneagles. The shout-outs whilst players are teeing off is sad too. American nonsense which has crept in all over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 9 hours ago, Samuel Camazzola said: Just been reminded that the belle D's known as 'The Guardians' will be in attendance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 On 10/09/2023 at 20:49, Ray Gin said: A wayward tee shout minus the fore shout wouldn't go a miss. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byyy The Light Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Quite a few grumbles about the course already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB52 Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 On 10/09/2023 at 15:20, Malinga the Swinga said: The Guardians and there USA equivalents, from Minnesota if I remember correctly, started off as a laugh but have evolved into total pricks. They aren't about Ryder Cup, they're about self promotion and being seen. Anyone wearing any ridiculous costume should be taken outside course and beaten to a pulp with bodies left as warning to others. Same goes for anyone who starts a stupid ding about players or who shouts out as players driving. Also, anyone shouting 'In the hole' should be lynched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter McGavin Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 On 10/09/2023 at 18:35, Samuel Camazzola said: Their songs are pish, their 'banter' is pish and their outfits are pish. They're ruining the spectacle for others with their 'look at us' routines. Luckily. I avoided them at Gleneagles. The shout-outs whilst players are teeing off is sad too. American nonsense which has crept in all over. Correct. Cringy posh boys who's "banter" is well passed it's sell by date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Is it on cooncil tv or another pay to watch job 😕. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder and Lightning Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, Harry Potter said: Is it on cooncil tv or another pay to watch job 😕. Sky got the rights in 1995, not been on the BBC since then i think. No council coverage i believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, Thunder and Lightning said: Sky got the rights in 1995, not been on the BBC since then i think. No council coverage i believe. Cheers😟 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder and Lightning Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 8 minutes ago, Harry Potter said: Cheers😟 Firestick and IPTV will sort you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Thunder and Lightning said: Firestick and IPTV will sort you out. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Magic Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Think the deciding factor could be the captains. If correct we win. Dont rate Zach Johnson one little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 The warnings of the course's physical demands could make the captains' jobs a bit more straightforward. They'll be well advised to almost fully rotate their players. Very few playing twice per day. I think it would help all of the players to be mentally prepared that they're definitely playing and not likely to play twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disser Pointon Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 In Portugal for a boys golf trip for this, not really looking forward to it much. 🤩😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 9 hours ago, Victorian said: The warnings of the course's physical demands could make the captains' jobs a bit more straightforward. They'll be well advised to almost fully rotate their players. Very few playing twice per day. I think it would help all of the players to be mentally prepared that they're definitely playing and not likely to play twice. I'll be surprised if Rory and Rahm are not sent out twice on Friday and Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, Samuel Camazzola said: I'll be surprised if Rory and Rahm are not sent out twice on Friday and Saturday. Well the arithmetic says that at least 4 players will need to play twice on both days. I would make sure the 4 on Friday are different to the 4 on Saturday. Those two will certainly play twice on one of those days, but hopefully others have enough form to enable no player to play every session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 No separate thread for the Solheim Cup? Anyway, what's with the intermittent music? A tad annoying; looks a cracking golf course though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 51 minutes ago, JWL said: No separate thread for the Solheim Cup? Anyway, what's with the intermittent music? A tad annoying; looks a cracking golf course though. Opening hole with water down the left, drivable... cracking way to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 1 hour ago, JWL said: No separate thread for the Solheim Cup? Anyway, what's with the intermittent music? A tad annoying; looks a cracking golf course though. Music, only on the 1st tee, TF! Golf course, Spanish Braids, bullet straight tee shots can end up in the jaggy stuff. Bermuda grass around the greens, hellish, tangly score wrecking shit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 49 minutes ago, OBE said: Music, only on the 1st tee, TF! Golf course, Spanish Braids, bullet straight tee shots can end up in the jaggy stuff. Bermuda grass around the greens, hellish, tangly score wrecking shit... Pretty sure that music will carry all round the course given it's surrounded by mountains. That Par 3 all the way down the valley looks an absolute dream to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 49 minutes ago, JWL said: Pretty sure that music will carry all round the course given it's surrounded by mountains. That Par 3 all the way down the valley looks an absolute dream to play. Sorry, music gets throttled after all groups are away... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 7 minutes ago, OBE said: Sorry, music gets throttled after all groups are away... Fair enough, hadn't heard it for a while. Could be a bit of an issue in the singles though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Are they holding the guys back yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 12 minutes ago, Victorian said: Are they holding the guys back yet? But, very naughty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 Not the start Europe looking for. Hall couldn't get putt close to hold all round and she's a shadow of player who won open few years back. Even Hull and Boutier who have been in great form couldn't get it done. Hopefully afternoon proves more fruitful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Go USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disser Pointon Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Go USA Boooooooooooo 🤩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 http://www.fawanews.com/Golf Solheim Cup.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 4 hours ago, JWL said: Fair enough, hadn't heard it for a while. Could be a bit of an issue in the singles though!! Doesn't impact the LIV boys who play for serious bunsen. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Solid performances in the afternoon for balls. Europe have put themselves right back in it now. May have even snuck another point there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 2nd hole in one in Solheim cup history as Europe pull back to 5-3. Lots of matches going to 18th which is all you can ask for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Malinga the Swinga said: 2nd hole in one in Solheim cup history as Europe pull back to 5-3. Lots of matches going to 18th which is all you can ask for. For anyone who may have missed it. 🔥 🏌️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 10 hours ago, Malinga the Swinga said: 2nd hole in one in Solheim cup history as Europe pull back to 5-3. Lots of matches going to 18th which is all you can ask for. Both by Europe, and both by Swedes. Norquist the other to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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