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Watson's picks first.
World Golf Rankings of those not in the 9. 20 Mahan 23 Bradley 24 Stricker 25 Kirk 31 Haas 32 Simpson I think that Stricker has probably ruled himself out by being a vice-captain. I think Mahan wilklk get a pick. Although he was blamed when he lost to McDowell, he was the leading US player in his other appearance. He would be good in foursomes and fourball as a straight hitter. Bradley will probably get the nod because of his appearance in 2012. I think he may opt for Haas who would also be good in foursomes and fourball. McGinley's picks. World Golf Rankings 30 Donald 33 Gallacher 34 Jimenez 36 Poulter 38 Westwood 46 F Molinari Donald Pros. Good Foursomes record and would be able to play every session. Cons. Not in best form. Not part of the Ryder Cup clique. Gallacher. Pros. In good form and good Gleneagles experience. Cons. No Ryder Cup experience. Jimenez. Pros. Would be a good team man and good in foursomes. Cons. No recent form and would not be able to play every session. Poulter. Pros. His last 2 Ryder Cup records. Cons. Not in best form. Westwood. Pros. Seems to be part of a clique that has dominated the Ryder Cup for years, ie Torrance, Woosnam, Mark James, Bjorn etc. Cons. Out of form, would be useless in foursomes and short game would not be up to it under pressure. Molinari Pros. Could play all sessions. Cons. Not in best form. I think Gallacher deserves a pick, Poulter has enough credit for a pick. Donald should get the other pick. He would be more liable to find his game and could play with most in foursomes. |
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confirmed europe wildcards.
poulter, gallacher,westwood. |
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the right choice imo
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I think Ryan Moore has a decent chance of a pick ahead of Simpson
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usa wildcards
bradley,mahan,simpson. |
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Ash do you Know what Price Gallacher was at The very Start 2 be in The Team Thanks
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sorry no idea.
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Thanks Anyway
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66/1 sevey
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Pretty daft to leave out Kirk for Simpson. Season-long Kirk is ahead of Simpson in pretty much every way. The only "advantage" Simpson has is experience, and that's experience of losing.
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Both played it safe. Wimps.
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Simpson is least impressive player on the USA team , Kirk would have been my pick ahead of him . Purely on recent happenings .
Bradley can be good , particularly paired with Phil . Mahan is in the journeyman category in my book , Simpson not in any of my categories . |
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Mahan was leading US points scorer in his first Ryder Cup. He will be keen to atone for his performance at Celtic Manor. I thought Bill Haas might get the nod for the last spot for his consistency. Kirk won well last week but there are other times when he loses form completely. He was a bit unlucky not to get a place, though.
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I'm thinking of backing the usa. Am i mad?
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sorry prepared - i'm thinking the same! i have a sad feeling that the reign of europe is ending, a new united usa are going to be a challenge imo
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they'll be better off without woods as well. 2/1 on here now is surely a bit to big isn't it?
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Sports Fan Merci
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Main reason for Simpson selection was to be a partner for Basket case Bubba
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Kirk apparently went same college as blubba so could have gone either way with him or Simpson. Id have gone Kirk who went toe to toe with Rory for 2 days. Think Watson got that wrong but dont think he will get much more wrong. If they 2s now take it as I cant see how you wont be able make profit as after 1st day they will be a lot shorter.
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Tom Watson praying he has a few pull out with injury so he can add Horschel and Kirk. He may even poison a couple.
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Don't forget Europe have Westwood and Bjorn.
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Doubt Bjorn will play more than once before singles.
Yanks in horrible form. |