Ryder Cup day 2

Inchy · Post by **Inchy** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 7:29 am

You can’t beat waking up at 7am and watching one of the greatest sporting events.

Today’s predictions?

I think the US will be stronger in the morning but again Europe will do better with the foursomes.

Should be an interesting day

Wisswosswass · Post by **Wisswosswass** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 7:42 am

Inchy wrote:You can’t beat waking up at 7am and watching one of the greatest sporting events.

Today’s predictions?

I think the US will be stronger in the morning but again Europe will do better with the foursomes.

Should be an interesting day

I predict a bunch of men hitting tiny balls with a stick and chasing after them.

Inchy · Post by **Inchy** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 7:44 am

Wisswosswass wrote:I predict a bunch of men hitting tiny balls with a stick and chasing after them.

With all due respect...... shhhh

Wisswosswass · Post by **Wisswosswass** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 7:48 am

Inchy wrote:With all due respect...... shhhh

I play golf. It's a fantastic day out. Which is what it is. Watching it? Who the hell does that? That's just weird.

taio · Post by **taio** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 7:52 am

Who the hell does that? That's why there'll only be a small handful of weirdos watching it!

Inchy · Post by **Inchy** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 7:55 am

Who trolls about golf? Weirdo

Granny WeatherWax · Post by **Granny WeatherWax** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 8:05 am

The Ryder Cup is one of the greatest sporting occasions.

TVC15 · Post by **TVC15** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 8:17 am

Wisswosswass wrote:I play golf. It's a fantastic day out. Which is what it is. Watching it? Who the hell does that? That's just weird.

About 200,000 "weirdos" will watch it live over the 3 days after tickets have been sold out for about 12 months and then tens of millions around the world on TV.

Exactly like say I love playing football but who watches a bunch of grown men kicking a bag of wind about a big field for nearly 2 hours.

Inchy · Post by **Inchy** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 8:30 am

Let’s save the pros and cons about golf for the other thread and stick to the actually match on here

Anyway, early days but Europe looking strong this morning. The US really don’t like playing away

Inchy · Post by **Inchy** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 8:30 am

Other than Tiger, before anyone makes that joke

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 8:36 am

Looking for us again this morning,.so far.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 9:04 am

No idea who Fleetwood is but him and Molinari are going for 3 matches won out of 3.

TVC15 · Post by **TVC15** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 9:12 am

FactualFrank wrote:No idea who Fleetwood is but him and Molinari are going for 3 matches won out of 3.

He’s from Southport and is the no 1 golfer in Europe. Really down to earth lad with terrible hair !

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 9:14 am

Last two or three years, Fleetwood's made a golf course his own.
Always comes across as a good lad, too.
Not particularly affected by his recent fame.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 9:19 am

McIlroy is on fire!

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 9:21 am

TVC15 wrote:He’s from Southport and is the no 1 golfer in Europe.

Can you tell I don't watch golf

Aclaret · Post by **Aclaret** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 10:14 am

Posters can say what they like about Golf but this is great entertainment, Ryder Cup so different than the individual stuff.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 10:24 am

I love a bit of blue.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 11:53 am

First point!

Sergio & Rory, 2/1.

6-3 as it stands.
Of the other games, up in two, down in one.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 11:54 am

Just realised I know Fleetwood's caddy, Ian.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 11:56 am

7-3 now.
Hatton & Casey take the second match!

Great stuff, this.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 12:07 pm

Soon to be 8-3 one would imagine.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 12:10 pm

It is.

Molinari & Fleetwood beat Woods/Reed.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 12:13 pm

Now to try and get a halve in the last match.

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 12:19 pm

Aclaret wrote:Posters can say what they like about Golf but this is great entertainment, Ryder Cup so different than the individual stuff.

Matchplay golf is much more exciting than strokeplay.

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 12:34 pm

Almost hoping the Yanks improve and make it interesting or else it could virtually be all over by the end of today.

Aclaret · Post by **Aclaret** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 12:35 pm

piston broke wrote:Matchplay golf is much more exciting than strokeplay.

Not sure on the technical terms but yeah that's what I meant

All willing each other on, its great viewing.

Inchy · Post by **Inchy** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 12:43 pm

What a fantastic morning....... I have spent at the railway museum in York.

With a two year old and a massive wife (9 months pregnant) I couldn’t really justify sitting on my arse all day. However with the 2 year old suitably entertained and the wife constantly moaning about heartburn, it is time for me to head home, open a beer, and watch Europe romp away this afternoon

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 12:54 pm

Foursomes just starting.
Can't see Europe continuing the massacre.
But you never know.

8-4
They take the last of the morning matches.

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 1:00 pm

If USA get the foursomes 3-1 and finish only two down then I reckon it will feel pretty equal going into the singles. This aft should be great viewing

Wisswosswass · Post by **Wisswosswass** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 2:26 pm

TVC15 wrote:About 200,000 "weirdos" will watch it live over the 3 days after tickets have been sold out for about 12 months and then tens of millions around the world on TV.

Exactly like say I love playing football but who watches a bunch of grown men kicking a bag of wind about a big field for nearly 2 hours.

You've inadvertently answered my question. 200,000 people in a population close to 70 million.

taio · Post by **taio** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 2:28 pm

Wisswosswass wrote:You've inadvertently answered my question. 200,000 people in a population close to 70 million.

I see you ignored the point about millions watching on tele.

Wisswosswass · Post by **Wisswosswass** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 2:34 pm

taio wrote:I see you ignored the point about millions watching on tele.

Don't make me laugh. He's closer to the ratings figures and I'm a golf fan. It's not a TV event. Or at least it shouldn't be. Nobody cares, well at least it's not a buzz. I can walk through town now and nobody gives a crap. I'd wager, ANY town. Go enjoy your golf but don't start thinking most people care. We don't and I know I am in a vast, vast majority. As I say. Man hits ball with stick. Man follows ball. At some point in the next half an hour he hits it again. I mean REALLY?!

taio · Post by **taio** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 2:36 pm

Wisswosswass wrote:Don't make me laugh. He's closer to the ratings figures and I'm a golf fan. It's not a TV event. Or at least it shouldn't be. Nobody cares, well at least it's not a buzz. I can walk through town now and nobody gives a crap. I'd wager, ANY town. Go enjoy your golf but don't start thinking most people care. We don't and I know I am in a vast, vast majority. As I say. Man hits ball with stick. Man follows ball. At some point in the next half an hour he hits it again. I mean REALLY?!

What's more strange is that you care enough to keep returning to this thread writing utter made up shite.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 2:46 pm

Is Britain and Europe still winning?

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 2:59 pm

IanMcL wrote:Is Britain and Europe still winning?

At the moment, yes.
Makes for good veiwing.
Yanks playing better, this afternoon.

TVC15 · Post by **TVC15** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 3:02 pm

Wisswosswass wrote:You've inadvertently answered my question. 200,000 people in a population close to 70 million.

I was wrong actually it’s 270,000 people over the 3 days who are at the course watching it.
I know you do not sound the brightest of buttons but you do realise that 70 million people would not fit in the course ?
I’ll double check but I think there may be a few tens of millions more watching it on that square magic box with pictures

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 3:08 pm

Buxtonclaret wrote:At the moment, yes.
Makes for good veiwing.
Yanks playing better, this afternoon.

Not like football!

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 3:54 pm

IanMcL wrote:Not like football!

Know what you mean.
Football can sometimes be pretty dire.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 5:04 pm

Finished the day Europe 10-6 USA

Fleetwood & Morinari become the first Euro pairings to win all four points on the first two days.
Excellent days sport.

joey13 · Post by **joey13** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 5:08 pm

Hopefully all over before kick off tomorrow

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 7:01 pm

Draw for tomorrow announced. Last match Noren vs. DeChambeau. If they play like today they could still be playing on Monday.

conyoviejo · Post by **conyoviejo** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 8:23 pm

What a great performance from Tommy Fleetwod .. We are in the driving seat now and it's ours to lose..I would be very surprised and gutted if we lost it now ..

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 8:38 pm

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Bet Woods is glad he's not playing either Fleetwood or Molinari.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sun Sep 30, 2018 12:04 am

Europe should close this out tomorrow,just a word of caution,the Americans taking the last 2 points keeps it alive,at Medinah in 2012 the USA led by exactly 10-6 after day 2,having led by 10-4 on the Saturday afternoon,and we know what happened there.

Fleetwood starring as many predicted,it can only be a matter of time before he lands a major.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sun Sep 30, 2018 12:08 am

Is it 14 points we need to win? And 13 and 1/2 to draw? Meaning it could be all over around the same time we kick off.

THEWELLERNUT70 · Post by **THEWELLERNUT70** » Sun Sep 30, 2018 12:26 am

As a side note I think Sky have been quite clever in match selection.
" What is potentially the biggest pile of shite football match we can put on the TV on Sunday. One that will fullfill the Premier Leagues televised game requirements, and one that has zero appeal to view outside of each clubs fan base ,whilst there's a major global sporting event going on on one of our other sports channels.

Well played Sky, well played

TVC15 · Post by **TVC15** » Sun Sep 30, 2018 8:34 am

FactualFrank wrote:Is it 14 points we need to win? And 13 and 1/2 to draw? Meaning it could be all over around the same time we kick off.

Think if we get 14 points it’s a tie so US retain the cup. We need 14.5 to win it (I think)

Looking at the single match ups I reckon it might be tighter than most people think. US get off to a good start and things can change very quickly.
Number of players on both sides have struggled this week so really hard to tell which ones will find enough form to win today. Reed for example has played awful and he was their best player a couple of years ago and has a great year winning the Masters. Would not be surprised at all if he turns up today and plays a lot better.
Just hope we get the job done without too much trouble and then the Clarets win at Cardiff. Now that would be a super Sunday !

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Sun Sep 30, 2018 8:52 am

This is the biggest miss `sport on TVwise` there is living over here. Since the format was changed to Europe taking on the US, it has NEVER failed to deliver. For sheer drama and sporting excellence (it should be irrelevant if you like or dislike golf) it cannot be beaten. The final Sunday has been edge of the seat stuff on many an occasion and I wish I was back in the UK to watch it.

Hibsclaret · Post by **Hibsclaret** » Sun Sep 30, 2018 9:28 am

Multi screen special today. The question is footy or golf on the big screen, footy or golf on the iPad. Difficult decision but great sporting day...

Think I’ll let the great man decide. If Taylor plays it’s footy on the iPad....