Back in Black: The 2025 Ryder Cup thread

[tapintoamerica]

It’s over, right?

 

[Deskgrunt50]

It’s over, right?

Yes

 

[Deskgrunt50]

But much more interesting than expected on Sunday

 

[tapintoamerica]

But much more interesting than expected on Sunday

At least the Trumpists lost. And we won’t be subjected to Trump posts lauding the great patriotism of our heroes, all or most of whom are members of his klan.

 

[HanSenSE]

So, as someone who isn't a golfer, why the heck can't the US win thos thing?

 

[Deskgrunt50]

So, as someone who isn't a golfer, why the heck can't the US win thos thing?

U.S. had won two of the last four coming in. Home course team has usually be the winner for a while now.

 

[Pickleballgolds]

The U.S. played some good golf today.

Might the big rally get Bradley another chance in two years? I hope not.

 

[Sam Mills 51]

So, as someone who isn't a golfer, why the heck can't the US win thos thing?

Euros are better at team golf. One of the Americans' biggest problems in recent competitions has been giving away too many matches the first couple of days and expecting some great comeback in the singles matches on Sunday.

 

[HanSenSE]

Euros are better at team golf. One of the Americans' biggest problems in recent competitions has been giving away too many matches the first couple of days and expecting some great comeback in the singles matches on Sunday.

The Curse of Payne Stewart?

 

[Scout]

Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to attend a golf tournament.

 

[Jesus_Muscatel]

"I can't believe I threw up on President Trump ..."

 

[HappyCurmudgeon]

But much more interesting than expected on Sunday

The only slim chance they had was to hold Rory, Rahm and Fleetwood to zero points on singles day. They did, but it was still a slim chance.

 

[playthrough]

The PGA of America is right up there with the worst ownership groups in sports. They care about how much money they can squeeze out of the Ryder Cup and nothing else matters, including coming up with any kind of meaningful plan to give the U.S. consistent chances to win the damn thing. And ask your local PGA pro about how much money he or she will see from Bethpage.

 

[Scout]

The next Ryder Cup, we host will probably be sponsored by a chewing tobacco company.

 

[MileHigh]

For whatever reason it's back at Hazeltine. Zzzzzzz

 

[Pickleballgolds]

For whatever reason it's back at Hazeltine. Zzzzzzz

What i$ the rea$on thi$ cour$e wa$ $elected again? I do not know.

 

[Cosmo]

Because the PGA of America has an entire lineup of milquetoast courses at its disposal -- Bethpage, Hazeltine, Baltusrol, Quail Hollow, Valhalla, Frisco. All uninspiring.

 

[Michael_ Gee]

Because the PGA of America has an entire lineup of milquetoast courses at its disposal -- Bethpage, Hazeltine, Baltusrol, Quail Hollow, Valhalla, Frisco. All uninspiring.

Bethpage had 90 percent of its sting taken out by 1. Rain the days before the Cup began. Nothing to be done about that, but give the best players soft greens and they will go low. 2. Bradley's poor decision to cut down the rough.
The Cup is going to Olympic in the next decade, right? That's hardly a milquetoast course. And frankly, after the scenes at Bethpage, I'll be surprised if any really top private course would want to host the ****show a US home Ryder Cup can be. Not good for its reputation.

 

[MileHigh]

Bethpage had 90 percent of its sting taken out by 1. Rain the days before the Cup began. Nothing to be done about that, but give the best players soft greens and they will go low. 2. Bradley's poor decision to cut down the rough.
The Cup is going to Olympic in the next decade, right? That's hardly a milquetoast course. And frankly, after the scenes at Bethpage, I'll be surprised if any really top private course would want to host the shirtshow a US home Ryder Cup can be. Not good for its reputation.

Hazeltine in 2029. Olympic in 2033. Congressional in 2037.

Which ties in with Olympic having the PGA Championship in 2028 and Congressional in 2030. And Bethpage hosting the PGA in 2033.

 

[Pickleballgolds]

Hazeltine in 2029. Olympic in 2033. Congressional in 2037.

Which ties in with Olympic having the PGA Championship in 2028 and Congressional in 2030. And Bethpage hosting the PGA in 2033.

Before the month is over the PGA of America ought to tell Bethpage that no one with a New York (state) address will be permitted to buy a ticket in ‘33.