Ryder Cup week.

[exilecanada]

For the good number of golf fans on this board, this week has finally arrived. To me, the bi-annual Ryder Cup is the most anticipated tournament in golf. On paper these two teams are so closely matched apart from Scottie Scheffler, who is head and shoulder above the rest. Obviously we need to get off to a fast start to quiet the incessant chants of USA,USA,USA………. It’s been some time since there’s been an away win for either team, could this be the year? 10 points in the first two days of four-balls and foursomes and hang on in Sundays singles would do nicely

[Silkyskills1]

bi-ennial isn't it?

[exilecanada]

bi-ennial isn't it?

Yes, my mistake. Thanks.

[Vegas Claret]

I hope the Europeans absolutely smash the Americans

[jdrobbo]

Tough course but an excellent chance for Europe.

[jrgbfc]

I really fancy Europe this time. Think we've got a stronger side, and most of our lads have had good seasons. Going to back Fleetwood or Hovland to be Europe top scorer and probably Cantlay for the Americans.

[CaptJohn]

At Chester GC we're replicating the Ryder Cup experience with a "Ryder Friday" event. We have a loudspeaker on the 1st tee blaring out Springsteen and other rock anthems. It's great fun but there is much tutting from some of the more senior members

[The Shire Claret]

I absolutely love the Ryder Cup and going to attempt to not miss a minute but I have a feeling the American Fans are going to go to new levels of cringe and disrespect for this one

[Big Vinny K]

Yep can’t wait. One of the best sporting events ever.
Beth Page historically a really tough course but i’m guessing they will cut a lot of the rough back to suit the Americans.

I fancy Europe too. They are underdogs and you can get nearly 2/1 on them. Personally think that’s big and overlooks that a number of our team are in good form and some of the yanks are undercooked as they have not played as many tournaments this last month or so.

5 hour time difference should suit as I’m playing golf tomorrow and going to watch us thrash City on Saturday !!

Only one captain as won hone and away in consecutive Ryder cups for Europe - Tony Jacklin. Let’s hope Luke becomes the second.

Oh and the crowd are definitely gonna be loud and obnoxious - hopefully we can silence them and make Scheffler start blubbing again !!

[willsclarets]

I've specifically booked a weekend away from the missus and kids with some pals, mostly to watch this Cannot wait

[exilecanada]

Friday Foursomes pairings.

Bryson DeShambles/Justin Thomas vs Jon Rahm/Tyrrell Hatton
Scottie Scheffler/Russell Henley vs Ludvig Åberg/Matt Fitzpatrick
Collin Morikawa/Harris English vs Rory McIlroy/Tommy Fleetwood
Xander Schauffele/Patrick Cantlay vs Robert MacIntyre/Viktor Hovland

We always knew US would lead off with a team containing De Shambles to see if he will try to drive the green on #1 and get the crowd into it from the get go, Rahm/Tyrell will be tough opponents.

Let the games begin

[Taffy on the wing]

The thing i hate most about US crowds is the constant "GET IN THE HOLE" screaming
it really is obnoxious.

[Tribesmen]

This is going to be really bad more hate than love on the golf course .
Trump flags ?
Europeans having to pay 100% more for a beer than the locals .
Hope it's,a gun free course .

Yes talking poop but I know but ........

[THEWELLERNUT70]

I'm hoping the fact that the Americans have demanded to be paid to play this time will backfire and will give Europe all the ammunition they need !

[rufus lumley]

Friday Foursomes sounds like somthing god is a deejay would get involved in.

[dvalley69]

like, what time, like, does it, like, start, like, I mean, the first tee off, like?

[Ric_C]

Times are in BST (UK) - Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton sound such an American pairing lol, it always confuses me on the radio.

Match 1, 12.10pm: Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas vs Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton

Match 2, 12.26pm: Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley vs Ludvig Aberg and Matt Fitzpatrick

Match 3, 12.42pm: Collin Morikawa and Harris English vs Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood

Match 4, 12.58pm: Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay vs Robert MacIntyre and Viktor Hovland

Evening session

Match 1, 5.25pm

Match 2, 5.41pm

Match 3, 5.57pm

Match 4, 6.13pm

[jos]

One of the best sporting events ever.

Come on Europe.

[Chuckypad]

Friday Foursomes sounds like somthing god is a deejay would get involved in.

[Quickenthetempo]

Europe 3-1 up so far on holes 8-12.

Keep it going lads.

[MrTopTier]

The Whoopers and Hollerers are bit quiet today.

C’mon Europe

[CoolClaret]

Absolutely smoking them.

[Taffy on the wing]

Anybody sick of hearing USA USA yet?........they have nothing else!

[CoolClaret]

Anybody sick of hearing USA USA yet?........they have nothing else!

By the sound of it, I think they're even sick of it!

[claretonthecoast1882]

1st 3 games out the money grabbers have won 4 holes out of 42 played.

Getting pumped early doors

[MrTopTier]

Two points on the board.

2 down in the last but 7 holes left.

[lakedistrictclaret]

The thing i hate most about US crowds is the constant "GET IN THE HOLE" screaming
it really is obnoxious.

Yes, and they shout this when an American is driving off on a par 5! Moronic.

This is my favourite sporting event. It’s fantastic.

[MrTopTier]

3-0

Only 1 down in the last.

Can we get a half?

[exilecanada]

The Whoopers and Hollerers are bit quiet today.

C’mon Europe

The afternoon session will be raucous when the booze kicks in

[The Shire Claret]

No red on the board !

[Tall Paul]

3-0

Only 1 down in the last.

Can we get a half?

Or a win?

Great start.

[CrosspoolClarets]

Very little Yankee chanting, we have really silenced the crowd. Of course they always come back in the afternoon in fourballs.

Disagree with this preferred lie rule but it benefits Europe as we find the fairways more often - otherwise why would the US team cut down the rough?

[Taffy on the wing]

I hope you guys have a better watching experience than i have .......so many commercials that it's almost unwatchable.

[exilecanada]

I hope you guys have a better watching experience than i have .......so many commercials that it's almost unwatchable.

I'm watching on Golf Channel, commercials are minimal, surprising for a Yanky channel

[Taffy on the wing]

I'll see if i can find it ...thanks. I'm on USA channel.

[exilecanada]

I'll see if i can find it ...thanks. I'm on USA channel.

Commercials are more frequent now that there's only one match going, I guess that makes sense.

[exilecanada]

Last two tee balls from Hovland and Bob Mac were very poor, looks like this match is a loss

[MrTopTier]

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[lakedistrictclaret]

It’s a long time since I’ve been able to do 36 holes of golf in one day.

I’m knackered after 18 these days.

[MrTopTier]

Good afternoon pairings.

All 12 will have played on the first day.

[exilecanada]

I see the 'orange lunatic dictator' has shown up

[MrTopTier]

It’s a long time since I’ve been able to do 36 holes of golf in one day.

I’m knackered after 18 these days.

Aye but we gave these such a kicking this morning, that most only played 14.

[CoolClaret]

Born in the USA & Sweet Home Alabama blazing out as the Americans toil to an opening session beatdown, whilst crybaby-in-chief makes it to the event.

They really are braindead, aren't they?

[Tall Paul]

Born in the USA & Sweet Home Alabama blazing out as the Americans toil to an opening session beatdown, whilst crybaby-in-chief makes it to the event.

They really are braindead, aren't they?

I'd say Born in the USA is quite appropriate here, for a change

[CoolClaret]

I'd say Born in the USA is quite appropriate here, for a change

Ole' Donny Bonespurs.

[Ric_C]

Get in Justin Rose. Feels like that was a big moment

[exilecanada]

Things are tightening up now

[dvalley69]

Riveting stuff to end the day's play.

[The Shire Claret]

What a day of golf

[exilecanada]

5.5 to 2.5 after day one, brilliant. The aim of 10 points after 2 days is on track