Byrnzee Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 4 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said: Did anyone find or share any articles about the why for Burns. I am sure he can step up and play well. He has been amazing late in seasons prior so no doubt there, but would love to hear their insights and reasoning behind it. This was on the Ryder Cup website but I think is the general consensus amongst the media for why Burns was chosen: "Burns, 27, is making his first appearance on the U.S. Ryder Cup Team, and will bring his strong match play experience to Rome. He won the 2023 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play for his fifth career PGA TOUR title in March. Burns ranks 11th on TOUR and third on the U.S. Team behind only Xander Schauffele and Max Homa in Strokes Gained Putting (0.584) this season." I think being a great putter is key in these Ryder Cup matches and I honestly forgot he even won the Dell Match Play earlier this year. Hard to ignore his relationship with Scottie as well making them a natural pairing (especially since Scottie can't putt into the ocean at this point). https://www.rydercup.com/news-media/zach-johnson-announces-six-captains-picks-2023-united-states-ryder-cup-team Preeway, GolfSpy_KFT and RwsGolf1 3 Quote Current WITB: Bag: MV2 Golf Bag Driver: G425 Max 9.0º,Ventus Blue Velocore 6S Fairway: TSR2 3 wood 15º,Ventus Red Velocore 7S Driving Iron: U505 2-iron, Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85S Irons: MP-54 (4-P), Project X 6.0S Wedges: 50.09 SB, 54.11 SB, 58.11 SB Putter: California Del Mar, 34.5 Sweet Rollz "Safari" Midsize Grip Ball: Tour B XS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RwsGolf1 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 9 minutes ago, Byrnzee said: This was on the Ryder Cup website but I think is the general consensus amongst the media for why Burns was chosen: "Burns, 27, is making his first appearance on the U.S. Ryder Cup Team, and will bring his strong match play experience to Rome. He won the 2023 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play for his fifth career PGA TOUR title in March. Burns ranks 11th on TOUR and third on the U.S. Team behind only Xander Schauffele and Max Homa in Strokes Gained Putting (0.584) this season." I think being a great putter is key in these Ryder Cup matches and I honestly forgot he even won the Dell Match Play earlier this year. Hard to ignore his relationship with Scottie as well making them a natural pairing (especially since Scottie can't putt into the ocean at this point). https://www.rydercup.com/news-media/zach-johnson-announces-six-captains-picks-2023-united-states-ryder-cup-team Agree regarding the putting, Also nothing charges the crowd and teammates more than making a clutch putt and winning or extending a match. We all saw it at the President’s cup and I remember many back Cups where Curtis Strange, Justin Leonard, David Toms, etc. all sunk key putts to inspire the team and win key matches. Byrnzee and GolfSpy_KFT 2 Quote A former plus handicapper who must settle for mid 70s to mid 80 scores today. After taking 10 years off due to back issues, my driver length has decreased by 40 yards on average. I look forward to any training aids, shaft improvements, club enhancements to get back part of what was lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_KFT Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 On 8/31/2023 at 5:52 AM, Preeway said: The only snub out there was Bradley. I totally get why JT was selected over Bradley and Young but it’s a big gamble that has to pay off or this will be talked about forever as a huge blunder. The European team is no joke this year and every decision, starting with the Captain’s picks have to be flawless. Hovland, Rahm and Rory are going to be near impossible to beat. The way those three guys have been playing, especially as of late, is such a true statement. Hovland elevating his short game has transformed him into the best player in the world IMO. Fully expect him to be the world #1 at some point next season. Go team USA , but he's a hard guy to root against. Preeway and RwsGolf1 2 Quote Driver: TSi3 9* Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6X Fairways: Aerojet Max 3W & 7W MCA Kai'Li White 60 Stiff Hybrid: King TEC 3H MCA MMT 85g Stiff Irons: Aerojet 6-GW KBS $-taper Lite Stiff Wedges: Snakebite Black 52/56/60 Hi-Rev 2.0 Black Stiff Putter: Super Select Newport 2.0 Ball: Tour X & ProV1x #LeftyGang Cobra 50th Anniversary Member Special Challenge (link here) Unofficial FootJoy Hyperflex BOA 2023 Review Unofficial Flightscope Mevo Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaffleHouseTour Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Nice little preview of what the course is going to look like A bunch of the marshals I'm in a group with are already worried about hole 15... GolfSpy_KFT 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...
Owengeorge13 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 So I’ve been a member now for 22 days. How come my golf spy doesn’t have an app? This can’t be the first time someone has brought this up… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preeway Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Owengeorge13 said: So I’ve been a member now for 22 days. How come my golf spy doesn’t have an app? This can’t be the first time someone has brought this up… just a guess but betting it wouldn’t have the ROI needed to pull that trigger. Quote Driver: Aerojet LS, Ventus Blue Shaft - 6S 4 Wood: Rogue ST Max 16.5, Tensei White Shaft - 7S Utility Iron: Fli Hi 3-iron, HAZARDOUS Smoke Black Shaft - S Irons: JPX 921 Tour 4-P, Project X Shafts - Stiff 125g Wedges: 52º, 56º, 60º Putter: Ai-One 7 T CH, 34" Preferred Ball: Z-Star Diamond Pushcart: Nitron Rangefinder: Tour V5 Shift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Owengeorge13 said: So I’ve been a member now for 22 days. How come my golf spy doesn’t have an app? This can’t be the first time someone has brought this up… Been brought up a lot. Had an app years ago. Now the recommendation is to use the website. no real need for an app. Preeway 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: XCG7 Beta 15* w/Fujikura Fuel Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K8golfer Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Won tickets to the town hall meeting at PGA Frisco with Zach Johnson. Hunter Mahan started off with great stories from his experiences. Anyone remember his incredible putt to basically clinch the cup? Anyone see it? Zach was so humble and wonderful. Jim Shaw and cnosil 2 Quote Texas golfer always looking to execute the next shot. 2 Aces! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy AFG Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Captain Donald made his picks. Aberg, Fleetwood, Hojgaard, Lowry, Rose, and Straka. This is going to a dogfight for the US for sure. McIlroy, Rahm, Hovland seem like surefire point getters, with Fitzpatrick probably belonging in that conversation too. cnosil 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...
RwsGolf1 Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 There is no doubt, the US team will have their hands full. I am anxious to see how the rookies do for the US. I am definitely a Tommy Fleetwood fan…seems unlucky that he has not had a victory. His best effort in the US Open was squashed by Koepka or I think he would have had several victories by now. Quote A former plus handicapper who must settle for mid 70s to mid 80 scores today. After taking 10 years off due to back issues, my driver length has decreased by 40 yards on average. I look forward to any training aids, shaft improvements, club enhancements to get back part of what was lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratgolf Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 Thought Meronk was hard done by. Only change I would have made! Go Europe. Quote Taylormade Stealth Plus Driver 9, Oban Devotion 45-03 | Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond 3 + 5 Wood, Oban Revenge 65-03 | Mizuno HiFli 16.5 2 Iron | Titleist T200 4-GW Irons, KBS Tour 110 R | Titleist Vokey Design SM9 Chrome SW & LW (54/12D, 60/12D) | Odyssey Versa Seven Putter | Titleist Pro V1x | Srixon Tour Staff Bag The Open Staff Bag 2022 | Clicgear Model 4.0 Buggy | Bushnell Tour V6 Shift Rangefinder | Golf Pride MCC ALIGN (Standard) Grips | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 There is something about this Ryder Cup that has my overall interest level at an all time low. 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...
stratgolf Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 2 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said: There is something about this Ryder Cup that has my overall interest level at an all time low. Interesting - I'm exactly the opposite! Quote Taylormade Stealth Plus Driver 9, Oban Devotion 45-03 | Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond 3 + 5 Wood, Oban Revenge 65-03 | Mizuno HiFli 16.5 2 Iron | Titleist T200 4-GW Irons, KBS Tour 110 R | Titleist Vokey Design SM9 Chrome SW & LW (54/12D, 60/12D) | Odyssey Versa Seven Putter | Titleist Pro V1x | Srixon Tour Staff Bag The Open Staff Bag 2022 | Clicgear Model 4.0 Buggy | Bushnell Tour V6 Shift Rangefinder | Golf Pride MCC ALIGN (Standard) Grips | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preeway Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 1 minute ago, fixyurdivot said: There is something about this Ryder Cup that has my overall interest level at an all time low. I wouldn’t say mine is an all time low but all the politics within golf that has played out over the last 1-2 years does have me a bit wore out. I’m definitely excited for this to get going and I know I’ll be up at stupid early in the morning to watch but it does feel different this year. RwsGolf1 1 Quote Driver: Aerojet LS, Ventus Blue Shaft - 6S 4 Wood: Rogue ST Max 16.5, Tensei White Shaft - 7S Utility Iron: Fli Hi 3-iron, HAZARDOUS Smoke Black Shaft - S Irons: JPX 921 Tour 4-P, Project X Shafts - Stiff 125g Wedges: 52º, 56º, 60º Putter: Ai-One 7 T CH, 34" Preferred Ball: Z-Star Diamond Pushcart: Nitron Rangefinder: Tour V5 Shift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy AFG Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 6 hours ago, Preeway said: I wouldn’t say mine is an all time low but all the politics within golf that has played out over the last 1-2 years does have me a bit wore out. I’m definitely excited for this to get going and I know I’ll be up at stupid early in the morning to watch but it does feel different this year. I can understand that perspective, but it hasn’t happened to me…I’m as fired up for this as ever, largely because I expect a very tightly contested cup. The Ryder Cup is hands down my favorite sports event, and I’m going to have a hard time sleeping even a few hours before getting up at 2 for the first tee time! Preeway 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...
RwsGolf1 Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, Getoffmylawn said: I can understand that perspective, but it hasn’t happened to me…I’m as fired up for this as ever, largely because I expect a very tightly contested cup. The Ryder Cup is hands down my favorite sports event, and I’m going to have a hard time sleeping even a few hours before getting up at 2 for the first tee time! I enjoy the camaraderie, the competition and know they are predominantly all friends no matter what the outcome. Edited September 5, 2023 by RwsGolf1 Quote A former plus handicapper who must settle for mid 70s to mid 80 scores today. After taking 10 years off due to back issues, my driver length has decreased by 40 yards on average. I look forward to any training aids, shaft improvements, club enhancements to get back part of what was lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted September 5, 2023 Author Share Posted September 5, 2023 Underrated favorite part is it will be an an actual decent time for me living in Europe. GolfSpy AFG, RwsGolf1 and cnosil 3 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Golf Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 Europe is definitely deeply favoured in Rome, so it will be interesting if the underdog status will work for the US. Can they channel a Medinah comeback like Europe in 2012… should be awesome! RwsGolf1 1 Quote TSR 3 9.0 GD Tour AD - DI 6S Stiff TSi 3 15.0 GD Tour AD - DI 6S Stiff Utility 2 Iron 18.0 - Nippon NS Pro 650GH Stiff / TS3 21 Hybrid Tensei AV Blue 65 HY Stiff 5 - 9 101T Irons - KBS Tour Lite Stiff - Official Tester 2023 Vokey SM9 46 F - 10 BV105 Vokey SM9 52 F - 12 Nippon NS Pro 950 Stiff Vokey Forged 56 M - 10 DG S200 MG3 60 - 12 - Nippon NS Modus3 Tour 105 Stiff Scotty Special Select - Squareback 2 - 35” / Super Stroke Slim 3.0 Z-Star Diamond Players 4 bag Official Tester - 2021 & Current MCC Plus 4 Sensor / Club Sensor User Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStapp Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 1 hour ago, KC Golf said: Europe is definitely deeply favoured in Rome, so it will be interesting if the underdog status will work for the US. Can they channel a Medinah comeback like Europe in 2012… should be awesome! Not just that, but the pressure will all be on the US to change our ways overseas. That, and defending the spots that were picked by captains. Should be a great event! KC Golf 1 Quote Driver: Paradym Triple Diamond 3 Wood: Stealth Plus Hybrid: Stealth Plus Irons: Srixon ZX7 Wedges: MG2 50* MG3 54* and SM9 58* M Grind Putter: Evnroll EV5 GolfBall: 2023 ProV1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richk9holes Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 I think Lowry over Meronk is the biggest snub of the whole process. Quote Finding a way to turn birdies into bogeys since 1992. #TeamChunks '23 Forum Tester: Elixir Golf Ball WITB:TS2 10.5° @ 11.25° Tensei blue AV 55 R graph•917f2 15° @ 16.5° Diamana blue x5ct dialed 70 R graph•Stealth 22° Ventus red 6 (non-velo) R graph• 699u 2i 17° tgi 70 R graph•24° Tour v 90 black pvd R steel•699 6i-PW Tour 110 black pvd R steel• SM8 50°/08° @ 52°/10° SM8 stock steel• Jaws Full Toe 56°/12° DG Spinner TI steel • c series DW 2.0 slant neck stock steel•Phantom 2 gps•Tour v3 rangefinder•Elixir golf ball• Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LICC Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Choosing JT over Keegan is distasteful- popularity contest over merit. Zach really disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted September 6, 2023 Author Share Posted September 6, 2023 1 minute ago, LICC said: Choosing JT over Keegan is distasteful- popularity contest over merit. Zach really disappointed. Maybe? Let's wait and see how it plays out. There is a lot that goes into these decisions and I'll wait till the event happens to see how it plays out. Not many on the US side have played a Ryder Cup in Europe. JT has that experience and Leadership which could be super valuable... Regardless of how he plays or is playing. Not saying Keegan didn't potentially earn a spot, but easy to not like it no matter who was picked. Negative Attack Angle, RwsGolf1, Nick_D and 2 others 5 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyjudge Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 8 minutes ago, LICC said: Choosing JT over Keegan is distasteful- popularity contest over merit. Zach really disappointed. How about the decision to select JT over Lucas Glover? And when we are talking about “snubs”, I think that the European team (Luke Donald)’s decision to take Ludwig Aberg over Adrian Meronk is the biggest snub of all. Quote DR - Callaway Paradym AI Smoke TD, Newton Motion 4-Dot 4W - Callaway Paradym 3HL, Newton Motion Fairway shaft, 4-Dot HYB - Paradym X 18*, HZRDUS Smoke Red 80S; Sub 70 949X 21*, same shaft 7W (if played) - Sub 70 849, ProForce Black 80-S Irons - Callaway Paradym, HZRDUS Silver Gen 4, S-flex Wedges - Edison 2.0, 53* and 57* (bent to 58*), KBS TGI 100 Putter - (currently in flux, but usually an Evnroll 8V Ball - Maxfli Tour-X CG (2023) Bags - Ghost Golf Maverick Black Ops Cart - MotoCaddy M7 Remote (without the remote) Spoiler driver / off the tee is no longer a weakness for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStapp Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 19 hours ago, richk9holes said: I think Lowry over Meronk is the biggest snub of the whole process. Hard to leave Lowry off the team though.. Quote Driver: Paradym Triple Diamond 3 Wood: Stealth Plus Hybrid: Stealth Plus Irons: Srixon ZX7 Wedges: MG2 50* MG3 54* and SM9 58* M Grind Putter: Evnroll EV5 GolfBall: 2023 ProV1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted September 6, 2023 Author Share Posted September 6, 2023 56 minutes ago, funkyjudge said: How about the decision to select JT over Lucas Glover? And when we are talking about “snubs”, I think that the European team (Luke Donald)’s decision to take Ludwig Aberg over Adrian Meronk is the biggest snub of all. I like the Aberg pick. Meronk would have been great, however maybe this was a pick looking at the future. Jamie from Sky sports said it pretty well. He mentioned that while Meronk he had felt was a lock for a long time missed out, but had didn't "deserve" the spot. Had he played more in europe vs coming over stateside to play in Honda AP and others he would have likely out qualified B Mac for a spot. In a sense it was his own doing by missing out. The other point he made was he could see that had Meronk made it he could very well see him having been a one time Ryder Cup player. Who knows? They clearly went on the side of youth and getting some younger guys experience who they feel will be fits for their Ryder Cup teams for years to come... not a bad decision I think, but I also love dynasty football and playing the long game. Nick_D and RelativeAsh 2 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preeway Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 1 hour ago, LICC said: Choosing JT over Keegan is distasteful- popularity contest over merit. Zach really disappointed. Not a popularity contest at all. JT has a proven track record in match play. He probably deserved it less than Bradley but he’s a known commodity in this event. Lucas Glover was an easy pass. Stuka44 and KC Golf 2 Quote Driver: Aerojet LS, Ventus Blue Shaft - 6S 4 Wood: Rogue ST Max 16.5, Tensei White Shaft - 7S Utility Iron: Fli Hi 3-iron, HAZARDOUS Smoke Black Shaft - S Irons: JPX 921 Tour 4-P, Project X Shafts - Stiff 125g Wedges: 52º, 56º, 60º Putter: Ai-One 7 T CH, 34" Preferred Ball: Z-Star Diamond Pushcart: Nitron Rangefinder: Tour V5 Shift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStapp Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 27 minutes ago, Preeway said: Not a popularity contest at all. JT has a proven track record in match play. He probably deserved it less than Bradley but he’s a known commodity in this event. Lucas Glover was an easy pass. Until JT isn't successful, he will be a pick for sure. Hard to argue. Preeway 1 Quote Driver: Paradym Triple Diamond 3 Wood: Stealth Plus Hybrid: Stealth Plus Irons: Srixon ZX7 Wedges: MG2 50* MG3 54* and SM9 58* M Grind Putter: Evnroll EV5 GolfBall: 2023 ProV1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrek74 Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 If we look at pure stats for those that have been in the Ryder Cup already, I would have left Sam Burns home and taken either Keegan or Tony. But that's not how this works. Who's hot? Who's playing well right now? Who plays well together? Who doesn't play well with others? Who's good in the locker room? Who truly embraces the Ryder Cup atmosphere? It's questions like these that are both subjective and controversial that the captain has to answer both in their own mind and with the vice-captains. To me, Sam Burns is really the only question mark of the picks. Rickie is a partial question mark, but his play all year has been excellent. Sam, not so much. Best finishes are 3 6/T6 (last one in May) in the last 12 months, with 6 MC's. That's just not really good golf for the Ryder Cup. JT has a 4th & a 5th, but 6 MC's. But he's a known commodity in the Ryder Cup. I left out Bryson since he lost every match in 2018 he was in and really had no business even in the conversation. Preeway 1 Quote In My Sun Mountain C-130 'merica Cart Bag: Driver: Stealth+ Rocket 3W, 13.5* turned down to 12.75*, Stiff HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX, 75g Fairway: 949x 3w, 15*, Stiff HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX, 70g Fairway: 949x 5w, 18*, Stiff HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX, 60g Hybrid: 939x 4H (21*), Stiff HZRDUS Smoke Black, 90g Irons: 101's, 5-PW, DG120 S300 Wedges: 286 @ 50*, JBFG @ 54* & 60*, DG120 S300 Putter: 002 Mid-Mallet @ 35", Super Stroke Pistol GT 2.0, Desert Camo Ball: Tour & Testing Vero X1 Technology: H4 w/ Tags, Pro L2 Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preeway Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 100% agree with Keegan over Burns based on stats and play this year. I know there is more that goes into these decisions though and team chemistry is also a big factor without any hard way to measure it and justify it. RwsGolf1 1 Quote Driver: Aerojet LS, Ventus Blue Shaft - 6S 4 Wood: Rogue ST Max 16.5, Tensei White Shaft - 7S Utility Iron: Fli Hi 3-iron, HAZARDOUS Smoke Black Shaft - S Irons: JPX 921 Tour 4-P, Project X Shafts - Stiff 125g Wedges: 52º, 56º, 60º Putter: Ai-One 7 T CH, 34" Preferred Ball: Z-Star Diamond Pushcart: Nitron Rangefinder: Tour V5 Shift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alf. S Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 I think Luke Donald has mad a few marginal calls that you've got to hope they work out. So I'm just a hacker that hasn't played on tour or with any of the players but out of the possible picks Meronk and Alexander Bjork were the ones to miss out, I'm surprised Meronk was left out having won at Marco Simone earlier this year. I pretty sure the reason Nicolai Højgaard got a pick because of his performance there over the last couple of years at the course. My 2nd point is I'm not sure how much Straka is committed to the European tour since he has played in limited events and maybe might not fit in to a team environment and Bjork would be a strong player in his place, although not won this year is a strong player with greta short game. Aberg is interesting and I'm really looking forward to seeing how he fares but on Sunday at Crans Montana he was phenomenal. Quote WIMB Driver Callaway Epic 10.5' Fujikura Stiff 3W Callaway Epic 15' Fujikura Stiff 3-AW Srixon Z565 Nippon Stiff 52', 56' Cleveland RTX 585 Wedges Putter Taylormade Rosa Daytona Bags 2017 Callaway Org14 Cart bag or 2018 Srixon Z start Carry bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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