This is why this competition is held in years away from the Ryder Cup. Alas.
Anyway, I hope Lexi and Danielle can find their games. I hope that Rose can be the fairway and green machine she showed a couple of months ago. That Corpuz can be as unflappable as she was at Pebble.
Like the men, I think the Euros continue their streak.
Quote from: tower912 on September 18, 2023, 05:44:51 AM
This is why this competition is held in years away from the Ryder Cup. Alas.
Anyway, I hope Lexi and Danielle can find their games. I hope that Rose can be the fairway and green machine she showed a couple of months ago. That Corpuz can be as unflappable as she was at Pebble.
Like the men, I think the Euros continue their streak.
I wouldn't play Lexi until Sunday
Danielle Kang's clubs have not arrived.
Quote from: tower912 on September 19, 2023, 06:18:51 AM
Danielle Kang's clubs have not arrived.
Too bad they couldn't have lost Lexi
US ladies are definitely the underdogs heading into this event but I think they have a chance to win it.
Course is more American style than Euro style. Europe's Linn Grant mentioned how she spent time here last winter learning how to play the short game on Bermuda.
Team USA needs Nelly to be early 2022 Nelly and Lilia Vu to be the leaders. No faith in Kang or Lexi. Like Angel Yin and Ally Ewing this weekend as well.
To me, the wild cards are Rose Zhang and Megan Khang. Megan's Cup record isn't great but she's been playing great golf. Chance for Rose to cement herself as the next great American player
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 21, 2023, 08:23:56 AM
US ladies are definitely the underdogs heading into this event but I think they have a chance to win it.
Course is more American style than Euro style. Europe's Linn Grant mentioned how she spent time here last winter learning how to play the short game on Bermuda.
Team USA needs Nelly to be early 2022 Nelly and Lilia Vu to be the leaders. No faith in Kang or Lexi. Like Angel Yin and Ally Ewing this weekend as well.
To me, the wild cards are Rose Zhang and Megan Khang. Megan's Cup record isn't great but she's been playing great golf. Chance for Rose to cement herself as the next great American player
It's time to take care of business. Yes. Vu and Korda must take the lead and take no prisoners. Hopefully Rose steps up as well.
https://x.com/lpga/status/1704899761554309305?s=46&t=QSiaGcOIKZrrpw0ciZkI5Q
Putting Lexi and Danielle out in the first two matches is a choice.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 21, 2023, 12:35:47 PM
https://x.com/lpga/status/1704899761554309305?s=46&t=QSiaGcOIKZrrpw0ciZkI5Q
Putting Lexi and Danielle out in the first two matches is a choice.
WTH? Why in the world would you sit the #1 player in tbe world? Weird.
US ladies starting strong.
Quote from: tower912 on September 22, 2023, 05:34:41 AM
US ladies starting strong.
Did not expect to wake up to a 4-0 lead. What a start. Afternoon split makes this a great day
Shocked Lexi is playing 2 matches today.
Bad start to the fourball. It's time to wake the h up. Sloppy.
Not sloppy. Vicissitudes. Ebbs and flows. The Europeans are playing better in the second session. The USA isn't going to go 28-0. It will inevitably tighten up.
Quote from: tower912 on September 22, 2023, 08:55:15 AM
Not sloppy. Vicissitudes. Ebbs and flows. The Europeans are playing better in the second session. The USA isn't going to go 28-0. It will inevitably tighten up.
They should get to 7.5 today imo.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 22, 2023, 09:05:26 AM
No mercy. The opportunity is there.
It is. And they'll try. They aren't looking to offer mercy.
The Euros were favored and it is a road game for the USA. Regression to the mean is inevitable.
Quote from: tower912 on September 22, 2023, 09:12:32 AM
The Euros were favored and it is a road game for the USA. Regression to the mean is inevitable.
Concerned about the putting.
Groups being put on the clock.
Quote from: tower912 on September 22, 2023, 10:11:17 AM
Groups being put on the clock.
Slow play plagues all levels and genders but LPGA and LET players ARE slow
Corpuz is very deliberate.
Rose is all over the place.
Here's the US team I expected
Also, this course is so bad it might be good?
Big putt by Rose on 16 after Lilia and Lexi gave a hole away
Meghan and Rose get 1/2 point after missing birdie putts on 18. Big 1/2 point left out there
Leona's death stare and short game.
And then Lexi, after playing well all day....
Quote from: tower912 on September 22, 2023, 12:32:19 PM
Leona's death stare and short game.
And then Lexi, after playing well all day....
And Lexi shanks it. Holy cow
Huge loss by the Americans with Lexi green side in two on 18. Bad, bad loss. Americans have given Europe 1 full point on 18. Could easily be 5 1/2 to 1/2 point
And just like that, it has tightened up. Who'da thunk?
Quote from: tower912 on September 22, 2023, 12:43:00 PM
And just like that, it has tightened up. Who'da thunk?
What a choke job on 18 by the Americans today
Except Corpuz. What a putt!
Corpuz thinks you are dumb.
Quote from: tower912 on September 22, 2023, 12:48:45 PM
Corpuz thinks you are dumb.
I'll take that L. What a big putt. They lead most of that match and had they lost a full point, that would have been a tough pill to swallow.
Europe had an ace and a few other hole outs. Lady Luck on their side this afternoon. Part of the event. Hope it evens out
Day 1 in the books and the underdog has the lead.
Damn. Had a real shot to drop the hammer.
https://x.com/lpga/status/1705297033840525725?s=46&t=QSiaGcOIKZrrpw0ciZkI5Q
No Rose Zhang and a third straight session for Lexi.
Meghan Khang had two matches go 18.
Angel Yin (bad today), Ally Ewing and Cheyenne Knight sit for the US
2-2 Saturday morning session. 7-5 USA.
Quote from: tower912 on September 23, 2023, 06:58:04 AM
2-2 Saturday morning session. 7-5 USA.
Vitally important to at minimum keep a 2 pt lead before singles. We let some points get away from us earlier.. I'd like to get to 10.
Quote from: tower912 on September 23, 2023, 06:58:04 AM
2-2 Saturday morning session. 7-5 USA.
Last match was brilliant.
Ladies and fans deserve better than this. The event has grown leaps and bounds the last decade. Treat it like the major event it is.
https://x.com/totallycarolyn/status/1705301904941523071?s=46&t=QSiaGcOIKZrrpw0ciZkI5Q
https://x.com/troncarternlu/status/1705524722002231405?s=46&t=QSiaGcOIKZrrpw0ciZkI5Q
Cart paths 🤬
So, they weren't ready for large, energetic crowds. That is unfortunate. As much as we all love golf in the British Isles, I would say the biggest lesson is to hold these events places where the weather is summer-like in September. In the US, the trick is to play it somewhere warm, not in a hurricane zone, where it won't be overshadowed by football.
Good golf so far in the afternoon sessions.
Quote from: tower912 on September 23, 2023, 07:46:05 AM
So, they weren't ready for large, energetic crowds. That is unfortunate. As much as we all love golf in the British Isles, I would say the biggest lesson is to hold these events places where the weather is summer-like in September. In the US, the trick is to play it somewhere warm, not in a hurricane zone, where it won't be overshadowed by football.
Good golf so far in the afternoon sessions.
Two points would be nice this afternoon.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 23, 2023, 07:36:42 AM
Last match was brilliant.
Ladies and fans deserve better than this. The event has grown leaps and bounds the last decade. Treat it like the major event it is.
https://x.com/totallycarolyn/status/1705301904941523071?s=46&t=QSiaGcOIKZrrpw0ciZkI5Q
https://x.com/troncarternlu/status/1705524722002231405?s=46&t=QSiaGcOIKZrrpw0ciZkI5Q
Cart paths 🤬
Totally inexcusable. Remember the Maine.
US can't shut the door. Europe is going to take this, fire up your DraftKings account now and at least make some money.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 23, 2023, 07:51:06 AM
Totally inexcusable. Remember the Maine.
MU getting beat at home by Maine during the Deane era?
Quote from: 🏀 on September 23, 2023, 07:57:30 AM
US can't shut the door. Europe is going to take this, fire up your DraftKings account now and at least make some money.
They've had numerous chances to drop the hammer. I still think they will find a way.
Good grief! FOCUS!! The missed putts are death.
Quote from: 🏀 on September 23, 2023, 07:57:30 AM
US can't shut the door. Europe is going to take this, fire up your DraftKings account now and at least make some money.
I did as soon as yesterdays morning session was over
It seems like we're totally misreading putts.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 23, 2023, 08:22:18 AM
It seems like we're totally misreading putts.
Europe 17 USA 11 seems about right
Unless you are Scottie Sheffler, it always comes down to putting.
We desperately need a momentum shift. No one can make a putt beyond 5 ft.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 23, 2023, 08:04:19 AM
Good grief! FOCUS!! The missed putts are death.
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Quote from: 🏀 on September 23, 2023, 08:44:55 AM
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Korda's putting has been an abomination thus far. Nowhere close to sinking anything. I agree with the announcers: Change Your Routine.
This thing is over. Team USA choke job for the ages. American golf is so soft. Too many country clubs, waterfalls and cart paths
The Euros were favored going in. The underdog road team smacked them in the mouth. The superior home team righted the ship and steadily came back. Good golf, beautiful setting, looks like a fun course.
Quote from: tower912 on September 23, 2023, 09:07:20 AM
The Euros were favored going in. The underdog road team smacked them in the mouth. The superior home team righted the ship and steadily came back. Good golf, beautiful setting, looks like a fun course.
Any course with cart paths like this one should be nuked.
This is brutal! Ughhh.
The security presence is noticeable. Normal for Spain or was there some kind of threat?
How the hell is this Hedwall's first match?
Oh
Nelly hasn't made a putt in 18 months
There's been been incredible quality in the 4th match.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 23, 2023, 10:05:34 AM
There's been been incredible quality in the 4th match.
Europe has 25 birdies so far, US 16 plus an eagle. No match through 13. High quality golf. Looks a lot like when the European Men went 5 1/2 - 1/2 in that Sunday session at the 2010 Ryder Cup
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 23, 2023, 09:57:00 AM
Nelly hasn't made a putt in 18 months
Nope. Guess they should have run the 2-1 Lexi out again. ;D Kang hasn't done much this season due to her health issues.
I followed the group of Leona, Corpuz, and Stacy around at the Meijer Classic. Leona has that game face on a Friday afternoon of a routine LPGA event. She could be European women's IJP for several years. And Corpuz is that deliberate on a Friday afternoon.
Quote from: tower912 on September 23, 2023, 10:10:18 AM
Nope. Guess they should have run the 2-1 Lexi out again. ;D Kang hasn't done much this season due to her health issues.
I followed the group of Leona, Corpuz, and Stacy's around at the Meijer Classic. Leona has that game face on a Friday afternoon of a routine LPGA event. She could be European women's IJP for several years. And Corpuz is that deliberate on a Friday afternoon.
Leona is a killer
US has a chance to get 2 points. Impressive steel shown by Angel/Cheyenne
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 23, 2023, 10:44:21 AM
US has a chance to get 2 points. Impressive steel shown by Angel/Cheyenne
Let's Freaking GOOOOO!!!!
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 23, 2023, 10:50:54 AM
Let's Freaking GOOOOO!!!!
One win and two splits would be very impressive. Incredibly high level golf
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 23, 2023, 10:57:03 AM
One win and two splits would be very impressive. Incredibly high level golf
The 4th match in particular has been amazing. Not much you can do if the Euros birdie every hole. Kang has been superb.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 23, 2023, 11:01:40 AM
The 4th match in particular has been amazing. Not much you can do if the Euros birdie every hole. Kang has been superb.
She just putted off a green!
What a disastrous hole by Kang and Vu
Angel Yin has been quite good after I called her bad. Cheyenne Knight, too
Yeah, other than the opening match this afternoon, there has been solid golf from both sides.
I think Leona wins match 1 on her own.
Quote from: tower912 on September 23, 2023, 11:47:12 AM
Yeah, other than the opening match this afternoon, there has been solid golf from both sides.
I think Leona wins match 1 on her own.
Sure feels like Europeans have had more luck, hole outs and long putts made. Doesn't feel sustainable but in these events, who knows
It is always about hole outs and long putts made. And a few short putts missed.
Quote from: tower912 on September 23, 2023, 11:56:01 AM
It is always about hole outs and long putts made. And a few short putts missed.
Nelly and Lilia have missed some big putts
Lilia and Danielle need to grind out half a point imo in the last match.
Good job by Cheyenne Knight to go 2-0. Zhang 0-1-1 is disappointing.
...and we are all tied up at the garden....
Quote from: tower912 on September 23, 2023, 12:41:01 PM
...and we are all tied up at the garden....
Frustrating.
Fun.
Thank goodness that it isn't Ciganda vs Corpuz leading off tomorrow. The whole thing might end on Monday if that were the case.
it's critical Khang holds on and wins a full point in the first match.
McGuire with 6 birdies and an eagle.
More great golf. Khang holds up.
Quote from: tower912 on September 24, 2023, 08:06:52 AM
More great golf. Khang holds up.
Tremendous job on 17 & 18. Huge win.
We still have a ton of work to do. Korda in trouble.
I don't understand what Lee was thinking on 14.
Whoa. If Lee cak at least get
5 that would be a huge gift to the USA.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 24, 2023, 09:07:22 AM
Whoa. If Lee cak at least get
5 that would be a huge gift to the USA.
Euro ladies are choking on the greens. Some sketchy strokes
Angel Yin beating Boutier is huge. Boutier was not good this week
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 24, 2023, 09:09:27 AM
Euro ladies are choking on the greens. Some sketchy strokes
Let's go now!!
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 24, 2023, 09:28:48 AM
Let's go now!!
Kudos to Lexi. She showed me something I didn't think she had.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 24, 2023, 09:32:25 AM
Kudos to Lexi. She showed me something I didn't think she had.
No doubt. But Hedwall is killing us! Fk!
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 24, 2023, 09:35:57 AM
No doubt. But Hedwall is killing us! Fk!
Might end in a tie
Ewing, Korda, Corpuz. Just one of them MUST step up.
Sweet Jesus! Nelly has to put that on the green.
It' loopks like it's gonna come down to the Korda/Ciganda match.
FOCUS!!!
Wow....C'mon Lexi. Finish the job.
Has to be Korda finding a way a Lexi holding on.
Absolutely brutal. Problems.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 24, 2023, 10:03:10 AM
Has to be Korda finding a way a Lexi holding on.
What a terrible putt by Nelly
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 24, 2023, 10:04:53 AM
What a terrible putt by Nelly
Befuddling to say the least.
Door slammed. Very upsetting loss.
Opportunity was there. Nelly's putter was cold. Those points lost on 18 on Friday loom large
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 24, 2023, 10:11:15 AM
Opportunity was there. Nelly's putter was cold. Those points lost on 18 on Friday loom large
Definitely. I also have no words for Corpuz' shot on 17. The Hedwall comeback was ultimately the key to the Euro win.
Will the European press be angry at the European teams celebration like they have been for a quarter century about Brookline? What a joke.
I'm going next year. Revenge SZN
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 24, 2023, 10:30:27 AM
I'm going next year. Revenge SZN
Where's it at? I thought we honrstly blew this one.
Outside DC.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 24, 2023, 10:56:55 AM
Where's it at? I thought we honrstly blew this one.
Europe choked