Tiger Woods, Zach Johnson, Stewart Cink, and Rickie Fowler

[rlynham]

Wow i can't believe Mahan didn't get picked.....













sorry but i couldn't resist.

[hogans71]

[quote name='rlynham' timestamp='1284066602' post='2687911']
Wow i can't believe Mahan didn't get picked.....













sorry but i couldn't resist.
[/quote]

Isn't he Canadian anyway?

[Body_Visions]

I would have picked Mahan for sure, even if I only had one pick.



Also, I would love to gamble with anyone that would take Holmes over Cink.

[rlynham]

LOL it just keeps going. As was already mentioned in this thread Mahan was 2nd in Ryder Cup points.

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[hogans71]

[quote name='rlynham' timestamp='1284068527' post='2687967']
LOL it just keeps going. As was already mentioned in this thread Mahan was 2nd in Ryder Cup points.

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Yes. Thank You.

[AcesAZ]

The one thing I dont get at all is why Mahan wasnt picked?

[approach11]

Well, Mahan has had an off year, and I know Pavin was relieved he didn't qualify on points. I think he's focusing too much on his Ping commercials.

[robelinks]

Pavin should have picked David Feherty!

“It was the highlight of my career. The Ryder Cup is amazing. It is the most terrified I have ever been on a golf course.”

That's the attitude that the US team needs - great keeping the team loose and relaxed!

Beware of the wounded golfer. Tiger is going to come back, and come back with a vengeance. You can see it in his demeanor. He is not done and I wouldn't be surprised to see the Tiger of old resurface and start to dominate again soon!

[hi voltage]

Wow. Good playing this week Fowler. You are making a good argument for Pavin picking you. We are going to get spanked.

[1overpar]

[quote name='hi voltage' timestamp='1284146588' post='2689669']
Wow. Good playing this week Fowler. You are making a good argument for Pavin picking you. We are going to get spanked.
[/quote]

McIlroy is scoring worst than him this week! It definitely doesn't put them in a good mood but they can bounce back!

[hi voltage]

[quote name='1overpar' timestamp='1284152447' post='2689819']

McIlroy is scoring worst than him this week! It definitely doesn't put them in a good mood but they can bounce back!
[/quote]

You are correct but let's look at some facts. Rory qualified on points, 3rd if I recall and he has won at least two tournaments and contended in a major. Fowler??????????????

[frankis843]

I think both Fowler and Cink could prove to not amount to many point.

[1overpar]

[quote name='hi voltage' timestamp='1284160685' post='2690011']
[quote name='1overpar' timestamp='1284152447' post='2689819']
McIlroy is scoring worst than him this week! It definitely doesn't put them in a good mood but they can bounce back!
[/quote]

You are correct but let's look at some facts. Rory qualified on points, 3rd if I recall and he has won at least two tournaments and contended in a major. Fowler??????????????
[/quote]

Right! Probably like you, I would bet On McIlroy any day this year vs Fowler...no brainer, way better golfer overall! I was just writing that to kind of temper the meaning of this week tournament in the Ryder Cup.

Cheers!

[Plan9]

Let's face it..........
And not to switch gears,


There is only on reason Woods got picked. TELEVISION RATINGS !!!!

[N2N2]

[quote name='CowtownTexas' timestamp='1283882057' post='2683492']
The reason the selection process was changed was to give the captain the chance to take more of the "hottest" players at that time. I don't think these selections did that.

When you look at Americans, who aren't already qualified, and how they have played the last 4-6 weeks, nobody has been hotter than Ryan Palmer. He would have been a great selection as his style of play would seem to fit match play. He makes as many birdies as anyone on Tour and his blow-ups wouldn't be that costly in match-play.
[/quote]

Agree.

[forgedforever]

Dump Cink 100%....Mahan or JB would be much better picks

 

:D

 

 

 

I love golfwrx

[bobmarley]

[quote name='Plan9' timestamp='1284167333' post='2690183']
Let's face it..........
And not to switch gears,


There is only on reason Woods got picked. TELEVISION RATINGS !!!!
[/quote]

Yeah, he has never won anything in his life! What was Pavin thinking?!?!?

[sooperstring]

[quote name='Plan9' timestamp='1284167333' post='2690183']
Let's face it..........
And not to switch gears,


There is only on reason Woods got picked. TELEVISION RATINGS !!!!
[/quote]

Stupid TV. Stupid casual fans.

Wanting to watch the best player in the history of the game, instead of boring, sometimes streaky journeymen like Charley Hoffman.

[petter7]

I'm glad Pavin picked Rickie and Tiger, I'll probably watch the damn thing now.

[Volgolfer]

[quote name='mackepa' timestamp='1283986487' post='2686037']
tiger was a horrible pick
[/quote]

+1

After all I read about Pavin I was hoping he'd show some courage and not give in to the media pressure. Truely disappointed.

[tElihu]

[quote name='AcesAZ' timestamp='1284126491' post='2689149']
The one thing I dont get at all is why Mahan wasnt picked?
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Can't you read, it's because he's Canadian.

[robelinks]

[quote name='tElihu' timestamp='1284639978' post='2699742']
[quote name='AcesAZ' timestamp='1284126491' post='2689149']
The one thing I dont get at all is why Mahan wasnt picked?
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Can't you read, it's because he's Canadian.
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I think only his Dad is Canadian and I don't think they should hold that against him. They still should have picked him.

[ugggh]

[quote name='magpie' timestamp='1283872742' post='2683193']
I'm not saying that walker cup experience isn't important. I'm saying you're comparing apples to oranges as far as the level of the match play. Walker Cups are civilized and the crowds are well behaved. Ryder Cups over seas for us are like the Red Sox going into Yankee Stadium and playing for the pennant.............and someone called someone elses momma fat! Its all a mind game at this level and in a few weeks we will find out who has the strongest minds. I hope Ricky is up to it. I'm tired of losing on their soil. If Ricky has a good week, Tiger stays away from the ladies of wales, and Cink finds a mean streak, we have a good chance. OH, and the other 4 Rookies who made the team on points play well and don't poop themselves on the first tee.
[/quote]


magpie,

Did you actually play in a Ryder Cup before?

[magpie]

[quote name='ugggh' timestamp='1285631108' post='2716976']
[quote name='magpie' timestamp='1283872742' post='2683193']
I'm not saying that walker cup experience isn't important. I'm saying you're comparing apples to oranges as far as the level of the match play. Walker Cups are civilized and the crowds are well behaved. Ryder Cups over seas for us are like the Red Sox going into Yankee Stadium and playing for the pennant.............and someone called someone elses momma fat! Its all a mind game at this level and in a few weeks we will find out who has the strongest minds. I hope Ricky is up to it. I'm tired of losing on their soil. If Ricky has a good week, Tiger stays away from the ladies of wales, and Cink finds a mean streak, we have a good chance. OH, and the other 4 Rookies who made the team on points play well and don't poop themselves on the first tee.
[/quote]


magpie,

Did you actually play in a Ryder Cup before?
[/quote]

No, I have not. I was considered for a pick one year. Captain called and said, sorry I need more experience.

[ugggh]

[quote name='magpie' timestamp='1283872742' post='2683193']
No, I have not. I was considered for a pick one year. Captain called and said, sorry I need more experience.
[/quote]


Pretty cool to even be on the short list. Money aside, would you have taken the Ryder Cup spot over a tour win?

[magpie]

[quote name='ugggh' timestamp='1285691331' post='2718098']
[quote name='magpie' timestamp='1283872742' post='2683193']
No, I have not. I was considered for a pick one year. Captain called and said, sorry I need more experience.
[/quote]


Pretty cool to even be on the short list. Money aside, would you have taken the Ryder Cup spot over a tour win?
[/quote]

No chance. Not even close. Tour win any day.