How many points will the USA team score at Medinah this weekend?
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Bump. They're teeing off soon, and this bet will remain open for a couple of hours. The odds are mine.
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ScriptOhio
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In case you didn't know....
There is some debate over who suggested the idea for the Ryder Cup. James Harnett, a journalist with Golf Illustrated magazine, appears to have proposed a similar idea to the PGA of America on December 15, 1920 and, having failed to attract support, the idea was refloated by Sylvanus P. "SP" Jermain, president of the Inverness Club, the next year. Historical records indicate that the first unofficial Ryder Cup-style matches were played in 1921 at Gleneagles Golf Course, Perthshire. The American team was chosen by James Harnett. Great Britain made Ryder Cup history by beating the American golf team 9-3, the second match in 1926 was won 13??1? by Britain. Present at the 1926 match, held on the East Course at Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey, was Samuel Ryder, a seed merchant who traded from St Albans, Hertfordshire. Having watched the play, Ryder thought it would be a good idea to make the match official and thus the Ryder Cup was founded, with Ryder donating the trophy.
Few people who took up golf after their 50th birthday have left as many positive impressions on the game during the history of golf. To get started, Ryder recruited the services of a golf professional called Hill from a local golf course to introduce him to the fundamentals of golf. Afterwards, Ryder hired Abe Mitchell as his private tutor for a fee of ?1,000 per year. Ryder received most of his lessons at his home, Marlborough House, and he was relentless. He practised his driving, pitching and putting six days each week.
At the age of 51, he had achieved a handicap of six and was accepted as a member of the Verulam Golf Club in St Albans in 1910. A year later, he captained the golf club. He was also club captain in 1926 and 1927. In 1923, he sponsored the Heath and Heather Tournament, which was only open to professionals. One of the golf professionals who took part was ex-gardener Abe Mitchell, considered one of the best British golfers of his era.
Among the British at the 1926 landmark match were golfing giants Abe Mitchell, George Duncan, Archie Compston, Ted Ray (portrayed by Stephen Marcus in the 2005 film The Greatest Game Ever Played), and Arthur Havers. From America came Walter Hagen, Tommy Armour, Jim Barnes and Al Watrous.
This first official match was held in Worcester, Massachusetts, at the Worcester Country Club, in 1927. Ryder, who donated a gold cup and had agreed to pay ?5 to each member of the winning team, attached his name to the new competition.
Entire article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryder_Cup
There is some debate over who suggested the idea for the Ryder Cup. James Harnett, a journalist with Golf Illustrated magazine, appears to have proposed a similar idea to the PGA of America on December 15, 1920 and, having failed to attract support, the idea was refloated by Sylvanus P. "SP" Jermain, president of the Inverness Club, the next year. Historical records indicate that the first unofficial Ryder Cup-style matches were played in 1921 at Gleneagles Golf Course, Perthshire. The American team was chosen by James Harnett. Great Britain made Ryder Cup history by beating the American golf team 9-3, the second match in 1926 was won 13??1? by Britain. Present at the 1926 match, held on the East Course at Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey, was Samuel Ryder, a seed merchant who traded from St Albans, Hertfordshire. Having watched the play, Ryder thought it would be a good idea to make the match official and thus the Ryder Cup was founded, with Ryder donating the trophy.
Few people who took up golf after their 50th birthday have left as many positive impressions on the game during the history of golf. To get started, Ryder recruited the services of a golf professional called Hill from a local golf course to introduce him to the fundamentals of golf. Afterwards, Ryder hired Abe Mitchell as his private tutor for a fee of ?1,000 per year. Ryder received most of his lessons at his home, Marlborough House, and he was relentless. He practised his driving, pitching and putting six days each week.
At the age of 51, he had achieved a handicap of six and was accepted as a member of the Verulam Golf Club in St Albans in 1910. A year later, he captained the golf club. He was also club captain in 1926 and 1927. In 1923, he sponsored the Heath and Heather Tournament, which was only open to professionals. One of the golf professionals who took part was ex-gardener Abe Mitchell, considered one of the best British golfers of his era.
Among the British at the 1926 landmark match were golfing giants Abe Mitchell, George Duncan, Archie Compston, Ted Ray (portrayed by Stephen Marcus in the 2005 film The Greatest Game Ever Played), and Arthur Havers. From America came Walter Hagen, Tommy Armour, Jim Barnes and Al Watrous.
This first official match was held in Worcester, Massachusetts, at the Worcester Country Club, in 1927. Ryder, who donated a gold cup and had agreed to pay ?5 to each member of the winning team, attached his name to the new competition.
Entire article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryder_Cup
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WolverineMike
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Is this the Ryder Cup discussion thread as well? If so, Tiger and Stricker look like sh1t off the tee so far.
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WolverineMike;2222922; said:
Oh, there's all sorts of [Mark May]ty golf going on out there. (Both sides)
USA's pants are sweet, though.
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Prediction: USA 15 - Europe 13
First time in history of the Ryder Cup that the winning team scores all the points on field goals with the losing team scoring 2 touchdowns. After the second touchdown Europe went for 2 to tie the score; but the putt fell incomplete.
First time in history of the Ryder Cup that the winning team scores all the points on field goals with the losing team scoring 2 touchdowns. After the second touchdown Europe went for 2 to tie the score; but the putt fell incomplete.
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Well, a couple matched turn around in a hurry, Mickelson and Bradley score the first point 4&3 over Donald and Garcia. Bradley can putt.
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WolverineMike
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AKAK;2222964; said:
I missed the first hole or two, they made mention of something screwy happening that may have gotten Garcia upset. Did you catch what it was? I think they were talking about this group
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WolverineMike;2222967; said:
Eh, I actually had the cable guy here upgrading some stuff.. so, I missed about 3 holes. (If screwy equals chipping into a bunker that might have been it.
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WolverineMike
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I can't seem to find anything other than headlines talking about an "unfavorable ruling." But no expansion on that.
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WolverineMike;2222975; said:
They ran into a buzz saw, whatever it was wasn't gonna matter.
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Jake
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Can't believe Love is trotting out Woods/Stricker again this afternoon. Tiger has literally knocked out 2 spectators, spraying tee shots all over Illinois.
Johnson/Duffner played well, won, and they're sitting. If Tiger/Stricker lose again Love is going to have some 'splainin' to do.
Johnson/Duffner played well, won, and they're sitting. If Tiger/Stricker lose again Love is going to have some 'splainin' to do.
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Jake;2222989; said:
Woods is putting fine though, dunno... I'm thinking he has a script and he's sticking to it. He's gonna need woods to get out of his funk to win, so, go with the vets, I guess.
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