Topic: 2023 Ryder Cup Sept 29th - Oct 1st. Marco Simone Golf Club, Rome.

[stockdam]

Great reply by Cantlay

[Crosby Nick]

Rahm!

US have to holethis tee shot to still be able to win the match.

[gerrardisgod]

Amazed at Speith getting another outing this afternoon.

[John C]

2 europe shots in a row on 2 different holes sum up how Europe have played this weekend.

[Ray K]

Pube head looks gutted with that

If looks could kill
(Cue joke from Crosby Nick)

[Wabaloolah]

He's sending Bob MacIntyre out again. Donald obviously think its in the bag.

if he's in the team you have to play him, you can't just sit them out until the singles

[John C]

Absolute bottlers hahahaha

[stockdam]

Schauffele let’s the pressure get to him…..weak.

[Libertine]

3-1 - another great session.

Good calls by Donald for the afternoon as well.

[Wabaloolah]

Rahm and Hatton should have pissed this match, looks like they will lose it, could be a big momentum shift

told you

[Armchair expert]

Big bottle job there .

USA need to win all four this afternoon to have even a glimmer

[peachybum]

if he's in the team you have to play him, you can't just sit them out until the singles

He played yesterday, not very well.

I'd have loaded up this afternoon and not given them a sniff.

[stockdam]

Absolute world class shot by Rahm under extreme pressure. USA crumbled under pressure.

[Wabaloolah]

Toyed with them, let them back into it, then a quick one two punch and it's all over!

[Libertine]

No Fowler again, not played since yesterday morning. Might actually be ill?

[Wabaloolah]

He played yesterday, not very well.

I'd have loaded up this afternoon and not given them a sniff.

I can see what you are saying but don't think we should question Donald's selections with a 7 point lead over three sessions

[Wabaloolah]

No Fowler again, not played since yesterday morning. Might actually be ill?

or just shit

[Ray K]

He played yesterday, not very well.

I'd have loaded up this afternoon and not given them a sniff.

Mate they could put a bunch of us out this afternoon and tomorrow and we'd still win by 4 points. This is as over as it's physically possible.

[stockdam]

I think John is a bit disappointed that he’s not playing this afternoon and I can see why. He is an exceptional player under pressure. However I think what Donald has done is fair.

[Yosser0_0]

Gutted Rahm is not playing this afternoon, as Hatton put it, 'He's like a walking highlights reel'.
 

[stockdam]

If USA win all 4 matches then Europe will only be 3 ahead so it’s still important to keep the pressure on.

[Wabaloolah]

If USA win all 4 matches then Europe will only be 3 ahead so it’s still important to keep the pressure on.

yeah it's not over yet, that would give them.confidence going into the singles. 2-2 would be good for Europe

[Ray K]

I think John is a bit disappointed that he’s not playing this afternoon and I can see why. He is an exceptional player under pressure. However I think what Donald has done is fair.

I think Viktor and Rory will be the only Europeans to play all 5 matches. Just on a fatigue basis Viktor hardly played today so no problem playing him again. Coin toss between Rory and Rahm for the last spot but Rory and Fitz played well together yesterday.

[Nobby Reserve]

I think he should ideally have given McIlroy and Hovland the afternoon off as well. These two will have to play all 5 sessions and the last thing we want is for the Yanks to get a head of steam up in the singles tomorrow because some key players are feeling knackered.

But then, Hatton already looks knackered and Lowry has been sketchy.

As has been pointed out, Hovland only played 11 this morning,. and McIlroy looks pumped.

Probably the right call (he's nailed every other one!); get at least a Desmond this afternoon and stop them getting any momentum, and we only need 3 points on Sunday to take the trophy.

[fowlermagic]

Americans are out on their feet. They have to clean sweep this afternoon to suck some wind out of the European sails.

[Lusty]

Surprised they're sending Burns out again. Also pretty embarrassing that the world no. 1 is sat in the clubhouse.

[Ray K]

Why the fuck are some people here talking about this like it's still competitive? This is the league in 2020 after Mo has blasted that shot past David De Gea.

[stockdam]

I think he should have given McIlroy and Hovland the afternoon off as well. These two will have to play all 5 sessions and the last thing we want is for the Yanks to get a head of steam up in the singles tomorrow because some key players are feeling knackered.

Yes I think that would maybe have been better. I would have rested Rory or Hovland and played Rahm as you said. Rahm’s experience under pressure may be needed this afternoon.

However Hovland and Rory are also good players. As long as this session goes well then everyone will be happy.

The good thing is that we’ll have a fresh Rahm in the singles.

[Yosser0_0]

Interesting opinion about one of the reasons why the European team has bonded so quickly has been helped by the Wentworth pairings.

On the US side, that Koepka doesn't strike me as being much of a team player.

[Nobby Reserve]

Interesting opinion about one of the reasons why the European team has bonded so quickly has been helped by the Wentworth pairings.

On the US side, that Koepka doesn't strike me as being much of a team player.

Koepka has the demeanor of someone already relaxing into semi-retirement. Stands to reason really, as he's gone taking the oil dictatorship dirty blood money in what is a glorified exhibition tour.

[stockdam]

Remarkable that Aberg was an amateur 3 months ago.

[Yosser0_0]

Remarkable that Aberg was an amateur 3 months ago.

So was I. 

[stockdam]

Mullets went out in the 1970s.

[Crosby Nick]

Koepka has the demeanor of someone already relaxing into semi-retirement. Stands to reason really, as he's gone taking the oil dictatorship dirty blood money in what is a glorified exhibition tour.

Looks like a sted head. Why’s he opted for a semi mullet too?

[Crosby Nick]

So was I. 

That’s slightly less remarkable.

[Wabaloolah]

Why the fuck are some people here talking about this like it's still competitive? This is the league in 2020 after Mo has blasted that shot past David De Gea.

the yanks have quality players, if they get on a roll you never know. Europe have their foot on the throat at the moment need to keep it there and not let up

[Crosby Nick]

the yanks have quality players, if they get on a roll you never know. Europe have their foot on the throat at the moment need to keep it there and not let up

That’s how I see it. Always have that fear of a big comeback.

Since when did the US open this up to Australians to play for them too?

[Yosser0_0]

That’s how I see it. Always have that fear of a big comeback.

Since when did the US open this up to Australians to play for them too?

I thought it was part of the kit designed for the USA.

[Libertine]

11-5 would be a great lead going into tomorrow.

Less than that, and you might start to get a little angsty, although realistically it should be beyond the US at this point.

[Wabaloolah]

Disappointing start, missed a couple of good chances in the top match to get it back to all square too