Europe lead by 2.5 points to 1.5 points after today’s fourball matches. In many respects, the matches turned out as expected but I think the Europeans should feel a little frustrated not to have been further ahead given the relatively poor play of Woods & Mickelson. The pairings of Casey & Karlsson and Garcia & …
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Ryder Cup Update at Lunchtime – Foursomes Announced
It may be over five hours since the first ball was hit at the Ryder Cup this morning but all four matches are still in progress. The top match is on the 18th with Tiger & Furyk 1-up. Matches 2 & 4 are all square, with everything to play for but it looks like a …
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Fourballs on the back nine
All four matches are now on in the inward nine and all of a sudden, it looks like it could be a much better morning for the US team. The inability of Monty and Harrington to make any kind of putt has allowed Furyk & Woods to take a 3-hole lead after 13. It must …
Fashion update
Many people get very excited about the uniforms worn by the teams in the Ryder Cup so here’s a quick review of how well, or otherwise, the two teams have looked on this beautiful September morning. The Americans are clad by Ralph Lauren and are sporting grey and white diamonds on their sweaters, both …
A close contest
Remarkably, after two hours of golf, none of the four matches has yet gone more than 1-up in any direction. This keeps the possibility of a sweep for either team still alive although the early evidence suggests the Europeans are the likely winners of this day and the tournament. Tiger Woods has had something of …
The opening hour
Despite all the fears of disruption and delay, the 36th Ryder Cup has started in glorious sunshine at the K-Club. The golf has been nothing short of spectacular so far, some highlights: Tiger Woods hooking his first tee shot right into the River Liffey to much ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ from the gallery. But, showing the …
Let the real Ryder Cup begin
When Samuel Ryder first sponsored the competition that bears his name in 1927, it’s unlikely that he would have predicted the emergence of WAGs, Park & Ride, blogs, airport-style security and triple-decker corporate boxes. But it’s certain he would have welcomed the heavyweight battle that starts the 36th tournament tomorrow at 8am. Colin Montgomerie’s performances …
Ryder Cup Diary 2006 – Welcome!
Welcome to the Ryder Cup 2006 Diary. The Ryder Cup is that special event in the golfing calender which pits the cream of European golfers against the best of their American counterparts. The Ryder Cup is scheduled to be held in the K Club, Straffan, Co. Kildare, Ireland on September 22nd-24th. From now until then …