September 25, 20214 yr Kinda funny, Spieth ends up being the only USA player today with no points won. Jordan still played pretty well though -- just didn't make putts today...
September 25, 20214 yr So who does Europe need to sit for both Saturday sessions ?? Westbrook, Fitzpatrick, and possibly Lowry?? Only play Poulter, and Casey in morning session. Sergio needs to play twice tomorrow. Give Rory different stronger partners than he played with today in both Saturday sessions. Edited September 25, 20214 yr by LTtxfan
September 25, 20214 yr Europe players having a few incidents with fans today. Rory's wife had something happen. Some fan yelled at Rahm "You Suck" during an interview. Some fan with "fake cough" during Hovland's backswing on birdie putt attempt on 18th hole. Edited September 25, 20214 yr by LTtxfan
September 25, 20214 yr European team hanging on to their old players, US kicked them out the door. Westwood has now lost 5 in a row. Poulter 2-4-2 over his last 8. US rookies were 6-0-2 today. The thrill is gone?
September 25, 20214 yr 47 minutes ago, LTtxfan said: So who does Europe need to sit for both Saturday sessions ?? Maybe Westbrook, Fitzpatrick, and possibly Lowry?? Only play Poulter, and Casey in morning session. Sergio needs to play twice tomorrow. Give Rory different stronger partners than he played with today in both Saturday sessions. Europe sitting Rory in Foursomes... Smart move Westbrook/Fitzpatrick Foursomes... probably a dumb move No Poulter in Foursomes -- probably smart as well Edited September 25, 20214 yr by LTtxfan
September 25, 20214 yr no finau and play berger? why not Finau with Koepka or Spieth? dude is young and on fire.
September 25, 20214 yr 3 minutes ago, GhostOfTomJoad said: I'd be thrilled if the US came out of that with a 2- 2 split Koepka/Berger vs Rahm/Garcia could be fun match. DJ/Morikawa needs to beat Casey/Hatton Thomas/Spieth vs Hovland/Wiesberger will be a battle Cantlay/Xander needs to put Westbrook/Fitzpatrick away early
September 25, 20214 yr 4 minutes ago, dcar00 said: no finau and play berger? why not Finau with Koepka or Spieth? dude is young and on fire. May be protecting Morikawa's back and Koepka's wrist by only playing them in Foursomes. Gotta believe Stricker trying to keep Koepka's mood positive by pairing again with Berger. It is a shame there's not another good Foursomes partner for Finau though...
September 25, 20214 yr 7 minutes ago, dcar00 said: no finau and play berger? why not Finau with Koepka or Spieth? dude is young and on fire. This has to be to placate JT, who is now the big vocal leader and heart of the team. Even though there are better players. JT better sit tomorrow afternoon. Only playing Finau 3 times is criminal.
September 25, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, Jive Turkey said: This has to be to placate JT, who is now the big vocal leader and heart of the team. Even though there are better players. JT better sit tomorrow afternoon. Only playing Finau 3 times is criminal. I'm not sure if it is a ball issue for not playing Finau in foursomes but berger was looking like the moment was too big. JT and Spieth need to win their point.
September 25, 20214 yr Just now, Jive Turkey said: This has to be to placate JT, who is now the big vocal leader and heart of the team. Even though there are better players. JT better sit tomorrow afternoon. Only playing Finau 3 times is criminal. If morning session goes 2-2 or better for USA, agree that JT should probably sit in Fourball on Saturday. So Fourball Saturday, two USA pairs probably already set: Finau/English Bryson/Scottie Hope Stricker has a good plan for the other two afternoon pairs
September 25, 20214 yr I see 3-1 again, Koepka has the bulldog mentality for Rahm though. Rory being sat shows Harrington is out of his depth.
September 25, 20214 yr 2 minutes ago, Revolution512 said: I see 3-1 again, Koepka has the bulldog mentality for Rahm though. Rory being sat shows Harrington is out of his depth. Putting Westbrook/Fitzpatrick out again in Foursomes seems criminal to me...
September 25, 20214 yr Just now, LTtxfan said: If morning session goes 2-2 or better for USA, agree that JT should probably sit in Fourball on Saturday. So Fourball Saturday, two USA pairs probably already set: Finau/English Bryson/Scottie Hope Stricker has a good plan for the other two afternoon pairs its got to be some combo of morikawa, spieth, xander, cantlay. I just hope xander and cantlay don't run out of gas.
September 25, 20214 yr Stricker should have stuck with Finau. He was nails today. All in all though, we should all be pretty damn happy up 6-2 after Friday.
September 25, 20214 yr Just now, Hate said: Stricker should have stuck with Finau. He was nails today. All in all though, we should all be pretty damn happy up 6-2 after Friday. agreed. he has the benefit of the doubt for me. It just looked like Finau was the hottest guy out there today so find a way to play him. what ball does finau play?
September 25, 20214 yr 39 minutes ago, Revolution512 said: The thrill is gone? Doesn't mean anything until we win over there. 1 hour ago, LTtxfan said: Europe players having a few incidents with fans today. Rory's wife had something happen. Some fan yelled at Rahm "You Suck" during an interview. Some fan with "fake cough" during Hovland's backswing on birdie putt attempt on 18th hole. Good. Who gives a fuck. Welcome to Wisconsin. 31 minutes ago, GhostOfTomJoad said: I'd be thrilled if the US came out of that with a 2- 2 split 2-2 would be disappointing. We should be favored in 3 of those easily. 11 minutes ago, Revolution512 said: Rory being sat shows Harrington is out of his depth. Nah - their whole team is out of their depth. If Rory can't win points they're fucked. I'd be amazed if they somehow rally to win this one. Next step is winning across the pond for the first time in, what, 30 years?
September 25, 20214 yr 24 minutes ago, Jive Turkey said: Only playing Finau 3 times is criminal. swap berger for Finau
September 25, 20214 yr I think Finau for Berger and McIlroy for Fitzpatrick might be the only two changes I would make from those Sat morning pairings. Crazy to think it's 6-2 and our only loss so far is from our one team we thought we thought was absolute money.
September 25, 20214 yr 38 minutes ago, GhostOfTomJoad said: I'd be thrilled if the US came out of that with a 2- 2 split 100%, the US is playing for 2-2
September 25, 20214 yr 14 minutes ago, Hate said: Stricker should have stuck with Finau. He was nails today. All in all though, we should all be pretty damn happy up 6-2 after Friday. Yep. Finau is up for the moment. Ride your fucking horses.
September 25, 20214 yr Just now, dcar00 said: its got to be some combo of morikawa, spieth, xander, cantlay. I just hope xander and cantlay don't run out of gas. Curious what the Birdie stats show for Morikawa, Cantlay, Xander, Berger, Koepka and Spieth?? What about DJ playing in the afternoon again if he's still on a roll Saturday?? Hope Stricker leaves the Bryson/Scottie pair alone and sends them out again Saturday afternoon. Besides DJ, JT, and Scottie, who else would partner well with Spieth in Fourball??
September 25, 20214 yr I think with this lead, you’d be hard pressed to break up what’s working. He’s seen them practice. Spieth and Thomas were ice cold on the greens and would’ve beat any other pairing outside of Rahm/Garcia.
September 25, 20214 yr I would think we're pretty heavily favored in 2nd and 4th matches. Switch out Finau for Berger and I think that's a tossup. From my count Finau had 6 birdies in 15 holes
September 25, 20214 yr 6 minutes ago, LTtxfan said: Curious what the Birdie stats show for Morikawa, Cantlay, Xander, Berger, Koepka and Spieth?? What about DJ playing in the afternoon again if he's still on a roll Saturday?? Hope Stricker leaves the Bryson/Scottie pair alone and sends them out again Saturday afternoon. Besides DJ, JT, and Scottie, who else would partner well with Spieth in Fourball?? I feel like Spieth could play with Morikawa, Xander, Finau, and maybe even Cantlay. I know Spieth likes to talk but is there an issue with Spieth?
September 25, 20214 yr 14 minutes ago, dcar00 said: I feel like Spieth could play with Morikawa, Xander, Finau, and maybe even Cantlay. I know Spieth likes to talk but is there an issue with Spieth? Spieth seems like a good guy, but he's not as well liked as someone like JT or DJ. His banter, and slower play does not fit some other golfers (Koepka would hate teaming up with Jordan). Come to think of it, Berger would probably partner well with Jordan in Fourball. In past matches, a DJ/Spieth pairing did not play well together. Edited September 25, 20214 yr by LTtxfan
September 25, 20214 yr 24 minutes ago, LTtxfan said: Curious what the Birdie stats show for Morikawa, Cantlay, Xander, Berger, Koepka and Spieth?? What about DJ playing in the afternoon again if he's still on a roll Saturday?? Hope Stricker leaves the Bryson/Scottie pair alone and sends them out again Saturday afternoon. Besides DJ, JT, and Scottie, who else would partner well with Spieth in Fourball?? Jordan should play with a good driver. If he is in the fairway, he is going to hit a lot of really good shots. I'd also have him tee off on one so he has an iron in his hand on the Par 3's and Par 5's.
September 25, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, Revolution512 said: Liked and making sense as a partner are two very different things SMDH Chemistry is big part of a good pairing... Remember how poorly these guys played together...
September 25, 20214 yr 26 minutes ago, LTtxfan said: Spieth seems like a good guy, but he's not as well liked as someone like JT or DJ. His banter, and slower play does not fit some other golfers (Koepka would hate teaming up with Jordan). Come to think of it, Berger would probably partner well with Jordan in Fourball. In past matches, a DJ/Spieth pairing did not play well together. yeah, thats why I didn't say Koepka or DJ. anyway. Stricker has them up 6-2 so other than no Finau and playing Berger I don't really have any complaints
September 25, 20214 yr 30 minutes ago, dcar00 said: Stricker has them up 6-2 so other than no Finau and playing Berger I don't really have any complaints This is where I'm at. And if JT/JS don't shit the bed, it's at least 6.5-1.5. I recall at least 4-5 putts within 10-12 feet they missed.
September 25, 20214 yr 19 minutes ago, Mango4 said: JT shouldn’t be playing, even if it’s with Jordan I don't disagree but its obvious spieth and stricker are ride or die with JT.
September 25, 20214 yr I don't disagree but its obvious spieth and stricker are ride or die with JT.It’s dumb, it’s clear JT has absolutely no confidence on the green. Get someone that can figure it out.
September 25, 20214 yr Was there any video of the other players when Jordan hit The Shot from the side of the mountain? I’d love to see their faces.
September 25, 20214 yr JT shouldn’t be playing, even if it’s with JordanWhy is that? Serious question. Edit: replace him with?
September 25, 20214 yr Why is that? Serious question. He has 0 confidence on the green. He doesn’t get the ball to the hole in big situations when he needs to hole it. He needs to make putts and he’s not. Replace with Finau or English.
September 25, 20214 yr He has 0 confidence on the green. He doesn’t get the ball to the hole in big situations when he needs to hole it. He needs to make putts and he’s not. Replace with Finau or English. I hit edit after you replied. See above
September 25, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, Mango4 said: He has 0 confidence on the green. He doesn’t get the ball to the hole in big situations when he needs to hole it. He needs to make putts and he’s not. Replace with Finau or English. Except for birdie on 9 and eagle on 16 in the afternoon match? C'mon man, he putted like total shit in the AM, but lacking confidence he isn't.
September 25, 20214 yr I hit edit after you replied. See above I edited mine. I think Finau, who will be aggressive on putts, is a decent replacement. JT is too tentative, based on his putt on 18 today.
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.