Three years ago I predicted the U.S. would lose the Ryder Cup,
and they did. Last year, when they were heavy underdogs, I
predicted the U.S. would win the Ryder Cup, and they did. I hate
to say it, but this year my premonitions are going the other way
again. I see the International squad, a big underdog, winning a
close battle.
Woods and Stricker are exhausted, Mickelson's back is hurting,
Kenny Perry's mother just died, and Hunter Mahan can't seem to
actually win a tourney and can't possibly be as good for a third
straight team competition as he was in his first two. Justin
Leonard is due for a really, really strong week, but I don't see
Sean O'Hair or Lucas Glover getting hot. On the international
side, Y.E. Yang has Tiger's number, Angel Cabrera is utterly
unflappable, and Camilo Villegas may turn into the surprise start
of the whole competition. Adam Scott has something to prove --
and he will indeed prove it. Els and Goosen will be solid and
steady, and Robert Allenby won't miss a full shot (he may miss
some putts) all week.
Obviously, I haven't mentioned all the players, but you get the
idea. I see the International side as being more inspired, more
motivated, and scrappier. The American side's greater depth of
talent will keep us close, but alas, I see a win for the team of
The Shark.
"I see the International squad, a big underdog, winning a close
battle. "
The odds I have seen have the Euros 4 to 5 underdogs.
That doesn't seem big to me. Am I wrong on the odds?
Karlgolf| 10.8.09 @ 5:44PM
Euros? This ain't the Ryder Cup. No Euros allowed in this one.
It's the golfers from the rest of the world other than Europe vs.
the US. It's the internationals including Australians, South
Africans, South Americans, Canadians and Asians against the US.
jharp| 10.7.09 @ 10:50PM
"I see the International squad, a big underdog, winning a close battle. "
The odds I have seen have the Euros 4 to 5 underdogs.
That doesn't seem big to me. Am I wrong on the odds?
Karlgolf| 10.8.09 @ 5:44PM
Euros? This ain't the Ryder Cup. No Euros allowed in this one. It's the golfers from the rest of the world other than Europe vs. the US. It's the internationals including Australians, South Africans, South Americans, Canadians and Asians against the US.
Paul| 10.8.09 @ 4:53AM
Dear Quin,
Balderdash, horsefeathers and utter rot!
special| 1.17.10 @ 4:21AM
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