PMookie Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 So true… Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy AFG Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 Updated US Ryder Cup standings post-Open Championship: Spieth has obviously made extraordinary leaps when compared to the beginning of the season, now being on the verge of an automatic pick and a definite lock for one of Captain Stricker's six captain's picks. Harris English will be a very interesting scenario...with 2 wins on the season he's built a solid case for his selection, but he has no Ryder or President's Cup experience, and Webb Simpson (who was one of few bright spots for the US in France) is sitting there at #13 on this list. And, Reed has slipped to 8th and will need to play well to move into the automatic pick space. If he needs a Captain's pick, does he get one? He certainly brings baggage, and I for one am getting increasingly concerned about the locker room/team dynamic of team USA. Reed may be on the team, then add in the Koepka - DeChambeau drama, and you've got a potentially divided team...a direct contrast to the strength of the Euro squad, and perhaps why an obviously more talented American roster is vulnerable to another Ryder Cup loss. I'm really really really hoping that's not the case. Quote Driver: TSR2, Ventus Blue 6 S, 65g Stiff FW: TSR2 3w, 15, Ventus Blue 7 S, 70g Stiff Hybrids: Apex Pro 3H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Stealth DHY 4H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Irons: SMS 5-6, SMS Pro 7-PW, Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff Wedges: SM9 48 F Grind, 52 F Grind, 56 M Grind, Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff Putter: Sri-Hot 5K Triple Wide, Stroke Lab shaft Ball: Pro V1 Click here for my HONMA TR20 Official Review! Click here for my Arccos Caddie Bundle Official Review! Click here for my Edel SMS & SMS Pro Irons Official Review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaffleHouseTour Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Headed to Kohler myself this week. I’m anxious to see if they have started the first tee grandstand - always the largest and most rocccous place at the RC. I’ll post some Picts here of what, if anything, I discover. GolfSpy AFG and Rickp 1 1 Quote Walking ahead of my BagBoy QuadXL w Alphard eWheels Driver: Callaway Mavrik SubZero 9* Neutral w stock Evenflow Riptide R flex shaft 3W Titelist TS2 15* Draw w Tensei Blue R flex 3H, 4H Cobra One Length F9 Speedback hybrids (1”short) w Fujikura Atmos R flex shaft 5I-GW Cobra Forged TEC Black One Length (1”short, 2* flat) KBS 90 R flex shafts 56, 60 Cobra King MIM One Length Black (1” short) KBS HiRev2.0 125 S flex shafts ER7 or Scotty Futura X - 35” OnCore Elixr (lemon or lime) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaffleHouseTour Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Its tough to believe there is a lumber shortage in the country... there is plywood and joists stacked up all over the course. Played the Irish and could see the grandstands going up on the Straits. Will play there tomorrow and hav some good picts. But the stands are going up. The whole town of Kohler has banners hanging all over. The pro shops are just full of stuff already. the caddies hats are all RyderCup, even the range is with the theme. revkev and GolfSpy AFG 1 1 Quote Walking ahead of my BagBoy QuadXL w Alphard eWheels Driver: Callaway Mavrik SubZero 9* Neutral w stock Evenflow Riptide R flex shaft 3W Titelist TS2 15* Draw w Tensei Blue R flex 3H, 4H Cobra One Length F9 Speedback hybrids (1”short) w Fujikura Atmos R flex shaft 5I-GW Cobra Forged TEC Black One Length (1”short, 2* flat) KBS 90 R flex shafts 56, 60 Cobra King MIM One Length Black (1” short) KBS HiRev2.0 125 S flex shafts ER7 or Scotty Futura X - 35” OnCore Elixr (lemon or lime) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaffleHouseTour Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 I won't burden anyone with slowly downloading pictures - but if you want to see how construction is going - I've got some shots from July 29th here in iCloud - https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0g5Uzl7VXoNFA GolfSpy AFG, revkev, HeathS16 and 1 other 2 2 Quote Walking ahead of my BagBoy QuadXL w Alphard eWheels Driver: Callaway Mavrik SubZero 9* Neutral w stock Evenflow Riptide R flex shaft 3W Titelist TS2 15* Draw w Tensei Blue R flex 3H, 4H Cobra One Length F9 Speedback hybrids (1”short) w Fujikura Atmos R flex shaft 5I-GW Cobra Forged TEC Black One Length (1”short, 2* flat) KBS 90 R flex shafts 56, 60 Cobra King MIM One Length Black (1” short) KBS HiRev2.0 125 S flex shafts ER7 or Scotty Futura X - 35” OnCore Elixr (lemon or lime) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 3 hours ago, WaffleHouseTour said: I won't burden anyone with slowly downloading pictures - but if you want to see how construction is going - I've got some shots from July 29th here in iCloud - https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0g5Uzl7VXoNFA Man I love that course!! Have played it about 7 or 8 times. So I recognized every one of those holes! Great job with the pictures! Thanks for sharing. Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBS Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Changing from who's in to strategy - During the President's Cup in 2019 there was so much talk about how Ernie Els took a data centered approach to match-ups and hole strategy, which payed off over the first day but the US still fought back and won. While I definitely think that the US still used data there is always that "man-analytics" aspect of who the captain thinks is going to play well, which payed off. What should we expect when it comes to captain strategy at Whistling Straights? GolfSpy AFG 1 Quote M6 12* Oban Kiyoshi Purple 65g stiff TS2 16.5* HL Oban Kiyoshi Purple 75g stiff G410 Hybrid 19* Tour stiff i210 KBS tour stiff 4-GW 54* RTX Zipcore 58* glide 3.0 TP Black Copper Juno 34in Oncore elixr or Snell MTBx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy AFG Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 42 minutes ago, TBS said: Changing from who's in to strategy - During the President's Cup in 2019 there was so much talk about how Ernie Els took a data centered approach to match-ups and hole strategy, which payed off over the first day but the US still fought back and won. While I definitely think that the US still used data there is always that "man-analytics" aspect of who the captain thinks is going to play well, which payed off. What should we expect when it comes to captain strategy at Whistling Straights? So this is always hard to predict, especially this year with half the American squad being Captain's picks. Years ago Dave Stockton paired guys based on them having similar games, his main reasoning being that players would play their best when they were playing from comfortable distances. Azinger of course made the pod system famous, which Davis Love III loosely followed at Medinah and again at Hazeltine. Tom Watson seemed to do this based on gut instinct and the hairs on the back of his neck, and Furyk...I'm not sure what system he used. It was apparent early in the week that he was sending out practice groups consisting of players that he could mix and match, but it was also apparent at the end of the week that a buddy system of "who wants to play with who" might have taken hold a little too much. For instance, I understand he's polarizing, but how you break up Reed and Spieth and never put them out together is beyond comprehension. (Spieth - Thomas turned out to be a good pairing...Reed floundered and only won in singles.) So, a couple random thoughts: - Who to put with Bryson? Basically, I think you need an affable laid back type who isn't easily bothered by his quirkiness, and who also bombs it. Finau. - Cantley and Xander seem like a great match; they did well at the President's Club and clearly enjoy playing together as evidenced by the Zurich. Morikawa seems interchangeable with either as well. - DJ and Koepka look like a juggernaut on paper but their team performance has been underwhelming. Two President's Cups ago, DJ and Spieth paired well, and I wouldn't mind seeing if JT could spark a little more fire from Brooks. I don't know how realistic that is though. - The big wild card is Reed. If he's on the team, I think you put him and Spieth in a room and tell them to work it out because they're playing together. But, if Capt Stricker decides to leave him off, I feel like Spieth is a guy you can pair with just about anyone, including Bryson....they both play and practice together at Dallas National, and who wouldn't want to see Spieth with a wedge in hand after a Bryson bomb? Like I said, random thoughts. It's going to be interesting for sure. TBS 1 Quote Driver: TSR2, Ventus Blue 6 S, 65g Stiff FW: TSR2 3w, 15, Ventus Blue 7 S, 70g Stiff Hybrids: Apex Pro 3H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Stealth DHY 4H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Irons: SMS 5-6, SMS Pro 7-PW, Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff Wedges: SM9 48 F Grind, 52 F Grind, 56 M Grind, Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff Putter: Sri-Hot 5K Triple Wide, Stroke Lab shaft Ball: Pro V1 Click here for my HONMA TR20 Official Review! Click here for my Arccos Caddie Bundle Official Review! Click here for my Edel SMS & SMS Pro Irons Official Review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaffleHouseTour Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 As to who to partner w Bryson…. Should Finau even be on the team? What’s he done this year? Other than some second place finishes…. (Sorry to the TF fans…) ok, seriously crazy idea - who is best at playing recovery shots for drives that go astray? That’s who needs to partner w Bryson. That’s Phil. You also need some match play killers - Kizner and Billy Ho. you need guys to bring the crowd into it - again, Billy Ho and Reed Quote Walking ahead of my BagBoy QuadXL w Alphard eWheels Driver: Callaway Mavrik SubZero 9* Neutral w stock Evenflow Riptide R flex shaft 3W Titelist TS2 15* Draw w Tensei Blue R flex 3H, 4H Cobra One Length F9 Speedback hybrids (1”short) w Fujikura Atmos R flex shaft 5I-GW Cobra Forged TEC Black One Length (1”short, 2* flat) KBS 90 R flex shafts 56, 60 Cobra King MIM One Length Black (1” short) KBS HiRev2.0 125 S flex shafts ER7 or Scotty Futura X - 35” OnCore Elixr (lemon or lime) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 On 7/31/2021 at 8:52 AM, WaffleHouseTour said: I won't burden anyone with slowly downloading pictures - but if you want to see how construction is going - I've got some shots from July 29th here in iCloud - https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0g5Uzl7VXoNFA Great shots - brought back lots of fond memories. I lived 7 miles from the courses. My boss did their junior golf there a couple of times. Rickp 1 Quote Driver: Taylor Made Xi10 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 R flex - 44.25 Fairways: Ping G410 5, 7, 9 wood Alta CB red 65 R flex Hybrid: Ping G410 26 degree Alta CB Red 70 R flex Irons: Ping G430 7-PW, 45, 50 Alta CB black 65 soft R flex Wedges: Ping 195 S54, E58 Wedges and irons are - 1/2” and one degree flat Putter: Sacks Parente Duke 32.5” Ball: Titleist Pro VI or Callaway Chrome Soft X ls While not at the same time I was fit for every club in my bag as well as the Pro VI ball. I use the chrome soft x ls on my league course. It has much softer softer greens than the club that I belong to. I’m on a mission to shoot my age - lifetime lowest round is 66 and I’m currently 67. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy AFG Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 On 8/5/2021 at 8:11 AM, WaffleHouseTour said: As to who to partner w Bryson…. Should Finau even be on the team? What’s he done this year? Other than some second place finishes…. (Sorry to the TF fans…) ok, seriously crazy idea - who is best at playing recovery shots for drives that go astray? That’s who needs to partner w Bryson. That’s Phil. You also need some match play killers - Kizner and Billy Ho. you need guys to bring the crowd into it - again, Billy Ho and Reed If we're using a "what's he done this year" argument, then Kisner is questionable. I do have reservations about Finau though...hasn't been in his top form lately, and there are many who feel the Ryder Cup ultimately comes down to putting, which isn't Finau's strong suit. Phil. Sigh. I hope not...I'd love to see him as a Vice Captain, but I don't think his ball-striking is reliable enough to put him out there. Add in his poor showing in the last competition, and I don't see it. Rickp 1 Quote Driver: TSR2, Ventus Blue 6 S, 65g Stiff FW: TSR2 3w, 15, Ventus Blue 7 S, 70g Stiff Hybrids: Apex Pro 3H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Stealth DHY 4H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Irons: SMS 5-6, SMS Pro 7-PW, Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff Wedges: SM9 48 F Grind, 52 F Grind, 56 M Grind, Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff Putter: Sri-Hot 5K Triple Wide, Stroke Lab shaft Ball: Pro V1 Click here for my HONMA TR20 Official Review! Click here for my Arccos Caddie Bundle Official Review! Click here for my Edel SMS & SMS Pro Irons Official Review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy AFG Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 The European team as it stands today, with Poulter already lobbying hard for one of those Captain's picks: This will be a different team for sure. Sergio is unlikely to make it, and the Euro go-to pairing of Rose & Stenson looks like it won't be an option either. Rickp 1 Quote Driver: TSR2, Ventus Blue 6 S, 65g Stiff FW: TSR2 3w, 15, Ventus Blue 7 S, 70g Stiff Hybrids: Apex Pro 3H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Stealth DHY 4H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Irons: SMS 5-6, SMS Pro 7-PW, Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff Wedges: SM9 48 F Grind, 52 F Grind, 56 M Grind, Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff Putter: Sri-Hot 5K Triple Wide, Stroke Lab shaft Ball: Pro V1 Click here for my HONMA TR20 Official Review! Click here for my Arccos Caddie Bundle Official Review! Click here for my Edel SMS & SMS Pro Irons Official Review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy AFG Posted September 3, 2021 Author Share Posted September 3, 2021 So who is everyone on for US Captain’s picks? To me there are some very obvious ones…Xander, Spieth, and Cantlay. Harris English has done enough to earn it. Webb Simpson is in the conversation enough and brings a veteran presence. Then who? Are Reed’s health concerns, along with his other “baggage”, reason to leave him home? I know Kisner is a popular pick but his overall body of work for the past two seasons isn’t great, although he does seem to do well in match play. Quote Driver: TSR2, Ventus Blue 6 S, 65g Stiff FW: TSR2 3w, 15, Ventus Blue 7 S, 70g Stiff Hybrids: Apex Pro 3H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Stealth DHY 4H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Irons: SMS 5-6, SMS Pro 7-PW, Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff Wedges: SM9 48 F Grind, 52 F Grind, 56 M Grind, Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff Putter: Sri-Hot 5K Triple Wide, Stroke Lab shaft Ball: Pro V1 Click here for my HONMA TR20 Official Review! Click here for my Arccos Caddie Bundle Official Review! Click here for my Edel SMS & SMS Pro Irons Official Review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benb1989 Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 On 6/2/2021 at 8:40 PM, Kenny B said: What are the chances Stricker pairs Brooks and Bryson together? Id do it, It could spectacularly back fire. BUT dont you think they will push each other. Neither will want to the other player to be the stand out player in their pairing and I think this would drive them on perform better. And if it back fires it will be great TV Rickp, Ben_Howell34 and Kenny B 1 2 Quote , Driver, Mavrik Max 10.5*, Aldila rouge white 60, XS flex , 3 Wood, MX-700, S flex , 4 Hybrid, Mavrik Max, S flex , 5-PW 699 Pro, KBS Tour S flex , Wedges, Vokey, 52*, 56*, 60* , Putter, Stroke Lab Black #7 , Pro V1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaffleHouseTour Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Na is hot at the right time. And I think he can get under his opponents skin which is a plus. Rickp 1 Quote Walking ahead of my BagBoy QuadXL w Alphard eWheels Driver: Callaway Mavrik SubZero 9* Neutral w stock Evenflow Riptide R flex shaft 3W Titelist TS2 15* Draw w Tensei Blue R flex 3H, 4H Cobra One Length F9 Speedback hybrids (1”short) w Fujikura Atmos R flex shaft 5I-GW Cobra Forged TEC Black One Length (1”short, 2* flat) KBS 90 R flex shafts 56, 60 Cobra King MIM One Length Black (1” short) KBS HiRev2.0 125 S flex shafts ER7 or Scotty Futura X - 35” OnCore Elixr (lemon or lime) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy AFG Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 So, the US team is set! The pairings are going to be interesting. Xander and Cantlay are probably a lock, and I would bet we'll see Spieth and JT too. Assuming Koepka is healthy and can go, he's been paired with DJ a lot in the past but they haven't always produced stellar results. Bryson...pair with Finau, or with Morikawa who you would think could feast on Bryson's drives with his iron play. Lots of possibilities. Right now the most immediate question is Brooks, can he play, or who comes in behind him if he can't? JohnSmalls and Rickp 2 Quote Driver: TSR2, Ventus Blue 6 S, 65g Stiff FW: TSR2 3w, 15, Ventus Blue 7 S, 70g Stiff Hybrids: Apex Pro 3H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Stealth DHY 4H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Irons: SMS 5-6, SMS Pro 7-PW, Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff Wedges: SM9 48 F Grind, 52 F Grind, 56 M Grind, Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff Putter: Sri-Hot 5K Triple Wide, Stroke Lab shaft Ball: Pro V1 Click here for my HONMA TR20 Official Review! Click here for my Arccos Caddie Bundle Official Review! Click here for my Edel SMS & SMS Pro Irons Official Review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah T Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 13 hours ago, Getoffmylawn said: So, the US team is set! The pairings are going to be interesting. Xander and Cantlay are probably a lock, and I would bet we'll see Spieth and JT too. Assuming Koepka is healthy and can go, he's been paired with DJ a lot in the past but they haven't always produced stellar results. Bryson...pair with Finau, or with Morikawa who you would think could feast on Bryson's drives with his iron play. Lots of possibilities. Right now the most immediate question is Brooks, can he play, or who comes in behind him if he can't? I would think Reed would have to be included if Brooksie is a no go… Otherwise Webb Simpson JohnSmalls and GolfSpy AFG 2 Quote Driver - Cobra LtDxLS 3 Wood - Ping g410 LST 2iron - Titleist U505 Irons - Ping i59 Wedges - Vokey Sm9 Putter - Mizuno Mcraft IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy AFG Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 7 hours ago, Micah T said: I would think Reed would have to be included if Brooksie is a no go… Otherwise Webb Simpson Normally yeah, but between Reed’s questionable health and him already “liking” Stricker-critical social media, you have to wonder if the pick isn’t Webb… Rickp, PMookie and JohnSmalls 3 Quote Driver: TSR2, Ventus Blue 6 S, 65g Stiff FW: TSR2 3w, 15, Ventus Blue 7 S, 70g Stiff Hybrids: Apex Pro 3H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Stealth DHY 4H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Irons: SMS 5-6, SMS Pro 7-PW, Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff Wedges: SM9 48 F Grind, 52 F Grind, 56 M Grind, Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff Putter: Sri-Hot 5K Triple Wide, Stroke Lab shaft Ball: Pro V1 Click here for my HONMA TR20 Official Review! Click here for my Arccos Caddie Bundle Official Review! Click here for my Edel SMS & SMS Pro Irons Official Review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Posting this one again. “Ye of little faith.” Yep. I have little faith. Somehow we can have the highest ranked guys in the world but can’t consistently win the Rider Cup…. GolfSpy AFG and JohnSmalls 2 Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy AFG Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 34 minutes ago, PMookie said: Posting this one again. “Ye of little faith.” Yep. I have little faith. Somehow we can have the highest ranked guys in the world but can’t consistently win the Rider Cup…. I share your concern, but I do have hope for the future. There’s no denying the Euro’s have cared about this event a lot more than the Americans for years, but I feel like we’re seeing the coming up of a new generation of Ryder Cuppers that are intensely motivated…see Spieth publicly saying he wants to peak for the Cup rather than the Tour Championship. Xander, Cantlay, Morikawa, JT, Spieth, Bryson, Scheffler…excited for a new generation of stalwarts and to turn the page on Phil, Furyk, Z Johnson, Kuchar… Quote Driver: TSR2, Ventus Blue 6 S, 65g Stiff FW: TSR2 3w, 15, Ventus Blue 7 S, 70g Stiff Hybrids: Apex Pro 3H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Stealth DHY 4H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Irons: SMS 5-6, SMS Pro 7-PW, Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff Wedges: SM9 48 F Grind, 52 F Grind, 56 M Grind, Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff Putter: Sri-Hot 5K Triple Wide, Stroke Lab shaft Ball: Pro V1 Click here for my HONMA TR20 Official Review! Click here for my Arccos Caddie Bundle Official Review! Click here for my Edel SMS & SMS Pro Irons Official Review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 On 9/10/2021 at 7:06 AM, Getoffmylawn said: There’s no denying the Euro’s have cared about this event a lot more than the Americans for years, During an interview on TGC, Bones McKay adamantly disputed this popular notion that the Team USA does not care about winning the Ryder Cup as much as Team Euro. He said nothing could be further from the truth. His opinion is that the Europeans just get motivation from the underdog, not as talented on paper jabber-whacky from all the talking heads. We've all seen and/or personally experience this in the sports we watch and play... it's a real factor and often a real motivator. The Solheim Cup being the latest example. Rickp 1 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Official Review) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berkeleybob Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 On 8/10/2021 at 3:38 PM, Getoffmylawn said: The European team as it stands today, with Poulter already lobbying hard for one of those Captain's picks: This will be a different team for sure. Sergio is unlikely to make it, and the Euro go-to pairing of Rose & Stenson looks like it won't be an option either. Just wanted to update, Ian Poulter, Sergio Garcia and Bernd Wiesberger are playing now. https://www.rydercup.com/team-europe?locale=en-US fixyurdivot 1 Quote WITB 2024 DRIVER AEROJET 10.5° | FAIRWAY ROGUE ST MAX 3/15° HYBRID G410 21° | UTILITY 699 V2 U 5/23° IRONS 699 V2 6-PW WEDGES CBX 2 50°, 54°, 58° PUTTER KING GRANDSPORT 35 BALL MODEL | PRO WHITE/BLUE ICE BAG 3.5 LS | PUSHCART RV1S 2024 Fit For Golf Training App Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy AFG Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 1 hour ago, berkeleybob said: Just wanted to update, Ian Poulter, Sergio Garcia and Bernd Wiesberger are playing now. https://www.rydercup.com/team-europe?locale=en-US Thanks for posting! Wiesberger has certainly earned it. Poultry, he’s clearly able to elevate his play for the cup, although I would argue he was on fire at Medinah and really nothing special after that. Sergio? I don’t know…Padraig certainly went with experience, because it just doesn’t seem to me like he’s playing well enough to warrant the spot… Rickp and berkeleybob 2 Quote Driver: TSR2, Ventus Blue 6 S, 65g Stiff FW: TSR2 3w, 15, Ventus Blue 7 S, 70g Stiff Hybrids: Apex Pro 3H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Stealth DHY 4H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Irons: SMS 5-6, SMS Pro 7-PW, Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff Wedges: SM9 48 F Grind, 52 F Grind, 56 M Grind, Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff Putter: Sri-Hot 5K Triple Wide, Stroke Lab shaft Ball: Pro V1 Click here for my HONMA TR20 Official Review! Click here for my Arccos Caddie Bundle Official Review! Click here for my Edel SMS & SMS Pro Irons Official Review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah T Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 As far as why this cycle of current players favors team Europe, I think it’s more about familiarity with match play. Don’t know about the rest of you guys, but I’ve never played match play with my golfing buddies. If euros grow up golfing in this style, I’d say it is a natural advantage. Will that advantage continue with a new generation coming up for the American side? I’m hoping no… Quote Driver - Cobra LtDxLS 3 Wood - Ping g410 LST 2iron - Titleist U505 Irons - Ping i59 Wedges - Vokey Sm9 Putter - Mizuno Mcraft IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwhite86 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Anybody else on the forum attending? I'll be there Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday Quote WITB Driver: Titleist TSi2 9º w/ Diamana DF 60 TX 3 Wood: Titleist 915F 16.5º w/ Diamana Blueboard or Taylor Made 300 Mini 11.5º w/ Fuji Ventus TR Red Hybrids: Callaway Super Hybrid 17º w/ Tensei Orange Titleist 816 H1 21º w/ Diamana Blueboard or Srixon U85 w/ UST Recoil Irons (6-43º): Titleist T400 w/ DG AMT Red Wedges: 48º Vokey SM6, 54º SM8, 60º Tour Issued Hand Ground Vokey Putter: Titleist Scotty Cameron Newport Masterful Tourtype SSS CT A048277 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I'm thinking about running a pool for this one. I got the info on it yesterday. It's run by the same platform as the majors we did. A bit different tough. You will pick 6 players one from each tier. So say Tier 1 might be Rahm, JT, Morikawa, DJ, Rory, just as an example, then tier 2 and 3 etc. For any winning foursome or fourball match that your player is part of you will get 1 point, if he wins his single match you get 2 points. Then you will get 8 points if you pick the winning team. I think it sounds pretty fun. Would most be interested in it. I'll have to dig up a prize or maybe go with the mystery box again! Shankster, DannyDips, Mtbryant01 and 3 others 3 3 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 14 minutes ago, Golfspy_CG2 said: I'm thinking about running a pool for this one. I got the info on it yesterday. It's run by the same platform as the majors we did. A bit different tough. You will pick 6 players one from each tier. So say Tier 1 might be Rahm, JT, Morikawa, DJ, Rory, just as an example, then tier 2 and 3 etc. For any winning foursome or fourball match that your player is part of you will get 1 point, if he wins his single match you get 2 points. Then you will get 8 points if you pick the winning team. I think it sounds pretty fun. Would most be interested in it. I'll have to dig up a prize or maybe go with the mystery box again! Definitely GolfSpy AFG 1 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveone Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I'm looking forward to the singles. I can see Rahm vs. Cantalay. If Kopeka plays, I'd put Poulter up against him just for aggravation. Thomas against Mcilroy. Others you'd like to see? Quote Steve Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Ready for this event. Looking forward to seeing Sergio extend his record at the Ryder Cup. Unfortunately, I am not sure what to think of team US… it will be a fun week regardless. PMookie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBS Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I think Brooks's comments about how its different/difficult event compared to other tour events got blown way out of proportion and twisted to "I'm not into this event". He's a competitor, he's played college golf and other team sports, when he gets in the team environment with half of the team being young guys, he's going to want to be a leader. Not to mention, I feel like everybody just laughed off Bryson's comments about his hands being wrecked prepping for long drive. All of these top guys have outside responsibilities but they have trained to focus on the current event they are playing and not worrying to far ahead. I think the reality is that the top Americans are celebrities and this event is a small part of their responsibilities and roles. But, similar to Olympics, when they all get together and put on the red, white, and blue, perspective changes. I think the picks this year are spot on. Reed was quoted saying he thought he was going to die a few weeks ago. Love Kis but personality does not win matches on this course. The US made a clear commitment to brining in young guys which will pay off over the next few years. I think course setup should be tough tucked pins the first day and make them easier the following days. The US should have center pin locations on Sunday looking for a birdie fest. Rickp and GolfSpy AFG 2 Quote M6 12* Oban Kiyoshi Purple 65g stiff TS2 16.5* HL Oban Kiyoshi Purple 75g stiff G410 Hybrid 19* Tour stiff i210 KBS tour stiff 4-GW 54* RTX Zipcore 58* glide 3.0 TP Black Copper Juno 34in Oncore elixr or Snell MTBx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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