2008 Ryder Cup

**KoolCat** · 08-12-2008

With just about a month left until the Ryder Cup, let’s get some predictions going. I was really thinking that team USA was going to dominate, even without Tiger. However, after seeing Padraig and Sergio play some pretty incredible golf down the stretch at The PGA (while most of the American players stumbled) I am getting a little concerned. Looking at the results from The PGA, there were only 5 Americans in the top 19 (+7 or better). The players for Team USA need to step up their games if they want to have a chance at getting the cup back.

Take a look at the players’ records for Europe vs. USA on RyderCup.com. Out of the players that have been in the last few Ryder Cups, USA only has 3 players with better than 50% Point Percentage. Scott Verplank is at 0.80 with a record of 4-1-0. Tom Lehman and Corey Pavin are the next closest at 0.60. Then you have J.J. Henry and Chris Riley right at 0.50. Everyone else is 0.44 or lower. Tiger is at 0.44 and Phil is at 0.43. No wonder USA has lost 5 out of the last 6 Ryder Cups. The European team has 12 players with better than a 0.50 point percentage. That is just complete and total domination.

So, make your predictions:

1) Who will be the captain’s picks for each team?
2) What team will win and by what point tally?
3) Who will be the top players on each team?
4) Who will be the strongest 2 man teams?

**KoolCat** · 08-12-2008

I just realized that the European qualification does not end until August 31st, so it might be too soon to speculate about a lot of this. I guess we can can still start the trash talking!

Team USA is already done, except for the captain's picks:

1. Phil Mickelson
2. Stewart Cink
3. Kenny Perry
4. Jim Furyk
5. Anthony Kim
6. Justin Leonard
7. Ben Curtis
8. Boo Weekley
9-12 Azinger will announce on September 2nd

**RichValentine** · 08-12-2008

I definitely think Europe will win it comprehensively this year. I am waiting for Wie to put herself forward for the Ryder ;)

**Not a hacker** · 08-12-2008

Originally Posted by RichValentine

I definitely think Europe will win it comprehensively this year. I am waiting for Wie to put herself forward for the Ryder ;)

Wie will have to prove herself in the womens ranks first beofre going for the Ryder Cup, just like she did on the LPGA tour. Having her arse handed to her in the next 2 Solheim Cups should do it.

**Home-slicer** · 08-12-2008

Originally Posted by Not a hacker

Wie will have to prove herself in the womens ranks first beofre going for the Ryder Cup, just like she did on the LPGA tour. Having her arse handed to her in the next 2 Solheim Cups should do it.

Will she even make a Solheim Cup team?

**Not a hacker** · 08-12-2008

Originally Posted by Home-slicer

Will she even make a Solheim Cup team?

Good Point. Looks like it will be straight into the Ryder Cup then.

Does Nike sponsor that event?

**KoolCat** · 08-13-2008

Michelle Wie does not need a sponsor's exemption from Nike to get into the Ryder Cup, Azinger will make her a captain's pick. He is sponsored by Nike and has a clause in his contract that he must pick her.

**Horseballs** · 08-13-2008

I've promised Lorenzo that I will become an ugly American during the Ryder Cup.
The US side will CRUSH those Euros into the ground. Kenny Perry's record in the majors is impressive, so he and his monster-sized head will lead us to glory!!!

**Home-slicer** · 08-13-2008

Originally Posted by Horseballs

I've promised Lorenzo that I will become an ugly American during the Ryder Cup.
The US side will CRUSH those Euros into the ground. Kenny Perry's record in the majors is impressive, so he and his monster-sized head will lead us to glory!!!

Fukkin A, man!!!!
You know how we won the revoulutionary war?
Their diet: Tea and scones
Our diet: Raw squirrel meat and whisky.
I don't even know where this "Europe" place is. In fact, I don't know anything about the Europeneese people at all, except they're in trouble come Ryder Cup time! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, wait a minute, choke artist extraordinaire Luke Donald is out. Never mind, Europe is going to win.

**Horseballs** · 08-14-2008

Originally Posted by Home-slicer

Fukkin A, man!!!!
You know how we won the revoulutionary war?
Their diet: Tea and scones
Our diet: Raw squirrel meat and whisky.
I don't even know where this "Europe" place is. In fact, I don't know anything about the Europeneese people at all, except they're in trouble come Ryder Cup time! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, wait a minute, choke artist extraordinaire Luke Donald is out. Never mind, Europe is going to win.

We will crush those Eurotrash commies just like we did in Vietnam!!! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!

and so on...

**Omen2** · 08-14-2008

OLD GLORY is definitely going to trounce those VC bastards.

Homeslicer, charlie's home country Europe (a.k.a. charlieville) is located just N by SW of HACKERSTAN and EAST of CHOPPERDONIA formerly the peoples republic of georgia

thanks to russias recent efforts we are going to finish what the USSR started and completely demorolize the monty supporting commies.

AS HB HAS SAID: USA USA USA USA USA

**Horseballs** · 08-14-2008

USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!
I'm going to punch the next limey that crosses my path! And don't get me started about those smarmy Spainards.

**poe4soul** · 08-14-2008

F**K Yeah! Just add Ryder Cup to the list.

USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!

**Home-slicer** · 08-14-2008

Now that the Ruskies have overtaken Georgia, Does that mean that my Atlanta Braves are now commies?? Fukk!!! How did Ted Turner let this happen. I'm sure Jane Fonda has something to do with this. Andruw Jones got out just in time, that fat lazy American.
Anyways, this is just gonna make the Ryder Cup ass kicking even sweeter.
You're goin' DOWN Europe!!!!! We're comin' to get you, and we're bringing Boo Weekley!!!
WOOOOOOO!!!!! USA! USA! USA! USA!

**lorenzoinoc** · 08-25-2008

Originally Posted by Horseballs

I've promised Lorenzo that I will become an ugly American during the Ryder Cup.
The US side will CRUSH those Euros into the ground. Kenny Perry's record in the majors is impressive, so he and his monster-sized head will lead us to glory!!!

Your becoming an ugly American during the Ryder Cup is like Rosie O'Donnell becoming a dyke during the gay pride parade.

**Horseballs** · 08-26-2008

Originally Posted by lorenzoinoc

Your becoming an ugly American during the Ryder Cup is like Rosie O'Donnell becoming a dyke during the gay pride parade.

You just made the hate list.
Also on the list...

AIDS
Callaway

**bjdrivers** · 08-26-2008

They should replace Bed, Bath, & Beyond with "JEFF MAGGERT!!!! umm....... F.UCK YEAH!!!!"

**lorenzoinoc** · 08-26-2008

Originally Posted by Horseballs

You just made the hate list.
Also on the list...

AIDS
Callaway

It must have been a simple oversight, but you left yourself off your hate list.

**Horseballs** · 08-27-2008

Originally Posted by lorenzoinoc

It must have been a simple oversight, but you left yourself off your hate list.

Correct you are...
Updated hate list in order of hate

Callaway
Lorenzo
AIDS
Me

**lorenzoinoc** · 08-27-2008

Originally Posted by Horseballs

Correct you are...
Updated hate list in order of hate

Callaway
Lorenzo
AIDS
Me

Well, maybe I haven't cured cancer yet, but it looks like I beat AIDS.

daveperk · 08-27-2008

Kenny Perry will lose each match, hitting tee shots in the water on alternate ball to pi$$ off his partner, leaving six foot par putts for him, that kind of thing. Kenny's family in Kentucky will wear paper bags to the final two days play, in which they hope Kenny is benched.

**Horseballs** · 08-27-2008

I agree, Dave. I think Kentucky as a state will end up replacing Arkansas as the shitehole of America. BJ will be forced to move his trailer.

**bjdrivers** · 08-27-2008

Originally Posted by Horseballs

I agree, Dave. I think Kentucky as a state will end up replacing Arkansas as the shitehole of America. BJ will be forced to move his trailer.

bullshiite. we are the armpit of america, not the shitehole. that distinction belongs to mississippi.

I would get my arse kicked if I moved the trailer, state prison inmates are only allowed to make conjugal visits to your mom here.

**lorenzoinoc** · 08-27-2008

Originally Posted by Horseballs

I agree, Dave. I think Kentucky as a state will end up replacing Arkansas as the shitehole of America. BJ will be forced to move his trailer.

If he had a trailer to move. His taped together cardboard boxes wouldn't move very well.

**bjdrivers** · 08-27-2008

Originally Posted by daveperk

Kenny Perry will lose each match, hitting tee shots in the water on alternate ball to pi$$ off his partner, leaving six foot par putts for him, that kind of thing. Kenny's family in Kentucky will wear paper bags to the final two days play, in which they hope Kenny is benched.

Dave I am thoroughly dissapointed in you. You are being far to kind to Kenny Perry (it's just in your nature I guess) but you need to grow some testicalia, KP is a fluke and will be the skidmark of the US team. Europe will probably save their players and use a marker to play against Kenny in the singles matches.

**Not a German** · 08-27-2008

It's tempting I'll admit, but I think it would be bad strategy. He could find his comfort zone playing against a nobody.

**KoolCat** · 09-02-2008

Azinger has made his Captain's Choices:

Chad Campbell
Steve Stricker
Hunter Mahan
J.B. Holmes

http://www.thegolfchannel.com/core.a...1&select=27176

**bjdrivers** · 09-02-2008

I like Hunter Mahan & Strick, not sure how holmes & campbell will fair. remains to be seen.

**Mward2002** · 09-02-2008

Sticker wasn't that much of a shocker. Got bumped out of the top 8 after Ben Curtis had a great showing at the PGA. Curtis has also been in the mix at the last two events so he's ramping up his game, let's just hope it stays around the next two weeks. Campbell and Holmes were a bit of a surprise. JB Holmes being the much bigger surprise.

Azinger says the course is gonna be an open setup, here's hoping.

**KoolCat** · 09-02-2008

I gotta believe that Holmes was chosen at least partly because he is from Kentucky. This will bring some local knowledge to the team. He supposedly knows the course very well. He'll also probably bring a lot of local supporters out there. The galleries always play a big part in the Ryder Cup matches, so this should help Team USA. I don't think his play has been all that noteworthy. His collapse in the final round of The PGA (81 ouch!) would have been a deal breaker for most.

I think Stricker was a very solid choice.