Ryder Cup 2012

fozzybear · 27 Sep 2012 at 10:18

One of my favourite sporting events. Can't wait for this.

I'm tempted to have a bet on Europe. They do look a bit big at 7-4.

Teams:

USA - Keegan Bradley (WR14), Jason Dufner (WR9), Jim Furyk (WR23), Dustin Johnson (WR13), Zach Johnson (WR17), Matt Kuchar (WR15), Phil Mickelson (WR16), Brandt Snedeker (WR10). Webb Simpson (WR8), Steve Stricker (WR12), Bubba Watson (WR7), Tiger Woods (WR2).

Europe - Nicolas Colsaerts (WR35), Luke Donald (WR3), Sergio Garcia (WR19), Peter Hanson (WR25), Martin Kaymer (WR32), Paul Lawrie (WR28), Graeme McDowell (WR18), Rory McIlroy (WR1), Francesco Molinari (WR31), Ian Poulter (WR26), Justin Rose (WR5), Lee Westwood (WR4).

USA seem to have the edge on World Rankings but matchplay is a whole different game to stroke-play.

USA player average WR = 12
Europe player average WR =19

I personally think that Europe will have too much strength of character. Here's hoping!

booyaka · 27 Sep 2012 at 11:08

love it - down side is the wife is away all weekend on a hen do and I have the 2 kids!!

Not missed a Ryder Cup since 1995.

I agree - I'm tempted to lump on Europe - 7/4 looks a BIG price. My only fear is the draw!!

fozzybear · 27 Sep 2012 at 18:00

I think I'll also have a chunky EW bet on Luke Donald to be top overall points scorer at 12-1 (1/4 1234). Seems pretty decent value.

spengos · 28 Sep 2012 at 10:14

Anyone know where i can watch this without Sky? Dont mind paying.

booyaka · 28 Sep 2012 at 11:27

spengos said:
Anyone know where i can watch this without Sky? Dont mind paying.

not live but bbc doing highlights each night

nydryl · 28 Sep 2012 at 13:34

And we're off!

Afternoon off, beers in, curry simmering, perfect! I thought people were exaggerating slightly about the rough being so short but there is absolutely nothing there. I wish my home course had rough like that.

physichull · 28 Sep 2012 at 13:59

Been looking forwards to this for the last week or so. Can't wait to get home and watch it on tv instead of sneaking peaks at the live text on the bbc at work!

McBain · 28 Sep 2012 at 14:02

Furyk = ****.

SpeedFreak · 28 Sep 2012 at 14:17

what a shot by McIlroy! Chipped in for birdie on the third!

Lamo · 28 Sep 2012 at 14:18

Got back into my SKY go - No longer needed

McBain · 28 Sep 2012 at 14:33

Any other audio streams for this other than the BBC? Their coverage is a joke.

nydryl · 28 Sep 2012 at 14:43

Lovely couple of minutes!

One More Solo · 28 Sep 2012 at 14:48

nydryl said:
And we're off!

Afternoon off, beers in, curry simmering, perfect! I thought people were exaggerating slightly about the rough being so short but there is absolutely nothing there. I wish my home course had rough like that.

They knew Tiger was coming.

fozzybear · 28 Sep 2012 at 15:17

I ended up backing Europe outright as well as Donald (12-1) and Snedeker (25-1) both EW for top overall point scorer.

I'll settle for 3-1 after these foursomes with Snedeker winning USA's point.

McBain · 28 Sep 2012 at 15:42

Snedeker and Furyk been flagged up for the ball moving on the first?!

Doesn't look like it.

booyaka · 28 Sep 2012 at 15:43

yeah - back Europe @ 9/5

McBain · 28 Sep 2012 at 15:52

I've got £25 on Mcilroy/G-Mac @ 10/11.

Looking good.

McBain · 28 Sep 2012 at 16:31

McBain said:
I've got £25 on Mcilroy/G-Mac @ 10/11.

Looking good.

Or not.

FFS ... 3 up with what, 7 to play and now pretty much back to A/S.

Now Mcdowell blows a chance to win on the 18th, christ sake. Talk about throwing it away.

Wow... phew.

McBain · 28 Sep 2012 at 20:40

Getting completely blown away here.

fozzybear · 29 Sep 2012 at 10:26

Crucial point for the pairing of Colsaerts and Colsaerts last night.

Westwood was abysmal and I'm shocked he's being given another chance today.

Europe aren't out of this yet. As long as they at least draw 4-4 today, they're still in it. We'll then have to 'top load' the singles with our best players to shut the crowd up early on tomorrow.