bostonlager 2,478 Posted September 16, 2021 16 hours ago, Fireballer said: https://www.golfdigest.com/story/paul-azinger-brooks-koepka-relinquish-ryder-cup-spot?utm_medium=email&utm_source=091521&utm_campaign=hitlist&utm_content=DM21403&uuid=81c9816c30e544048017454c5ea28c44 They were talking about this on PGA radio yesterday. BK was complaining about having to go to team meetings and being put in a bad positions in alternate shot because your partner hits a bad shot. If he stays on the team, I may triple down on my Euro bet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,402 Posted September 17, 2021 This guy woulda brought some spark to the team. Walkin them in baby! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,478 Posted September 17, 2021 11 hours ago, Fireballer said: This guy woulda brought some spark to the team. Walkin them in baby! I tried to find it again, but couldn’t. There is one of him doing that on an indoor simulator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Fireballer 2,402 Posted September 18, 2021 49 minutes ago, bostonlager said: I tried to find it again, but couldn’t. There is one of him doing that on an indoor simulator. Love this too... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,402 Posted September 21, 2021 Here we are...the week of. Euros still +200 to win. I can't help but wanna bet the house but Im in enough already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,478 Posted September 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Fireballer said: Here we are...the week of. Euros still +200 to win. I can't help but wanna bet the house but Im in enough already. I grabbed them again at +225 one day last week, but its back down to +200. I can see it being close, but no way Euros should be a 2-1 dog. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,402 Posted September 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, bostonlager said: I can see it being close, but no way Euros should be a 2-1 dog. I know. I think Harrington gets them up for this. He's actually one of the most cerebral guys in golf. I'm betting he's got a good strategy for this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,402 Posted September 22, 2021 Poulter: we are big underdogs The deck is stacked against us The Euros are masters at this stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,602 Posted September 22, 2021 Ryder Cup ‘envelope rule’: Why there’s a secret player only the captain knows Quote A rarely used Ryder Cup practice is invoking the “envelope rule,” which was created in the 1970s and put in place to make sure there’s a fair outcome if one player happens to be injured. This year, though, for obvious reasons, there’s also a Covid envelope rule. But first, let’s back up. What’s the envelope rule? It was first put in place at the 1979 Ryder Cup at The Greenbrier. That was the first year the format changed to what it still is today: four foursomes matches and four fourballs matches on Day 1 and Day 2, and 12 singles matches on Day 3. But what happens if a player gets injured and can’t continue? For foursomes and fourballs it’s rarely an issue, since four players sit per session and can jump in if necessary, but no one sits for singles. That’s where the envelope rule comes in handy. When captains submit their singles lineups come Sunday at Whistling Straits, they’ll also be asked to provide a sealed envelope with the name of one player who would have to withdraw if another golfer from the other team couldn’t play due to injury or illness, prior to the matches starting. That match would then be halved. This year, though, due to Covid-19 protocols, the captains will also be asked to submit a second sealed envelope, this one with the names of three players, in order of substitution, who would have to sit out if a player from the other team tested positive for Covid-19 and had to withdraw. If a player from each side has to withdraw, they are treated as having been paired together in the same match, and the envelope would not be needed. “The person that goes in the envelope, the captain decides, and nobody ever knows,” European captain Padraig Harrington said on Tuesday. “We hope that stays that way. But we’ve had a few injury pull-outs over the year, so it would be just very similar to that. No real difference in how it works.” According to the captains’ agreement, if a player tests positive for Covid-19 prior to the Opening Ceremony on Thursday, that player will be replaced by either a captain’s pick or via the qualifying rankings. If a player tests positive for Covid-19, even during a match, he would be ineligible for the remainder of the match and Ryder Cup. That would give captains fewer players to choose from for team play and could likely, depending on numbers, invoke the Covid envelope rule for singles play. If multiple players test positive, either from one team or both, the situation would be assessed by both organizations to determine its impact on the remainder of the Ryder Cup. The envelope rule has been used just three times, most recently in 1993, when Lanny Wadkins volunteered himself for the envelope at The Belfry. Wadkins sat out the final session when Sam Torrance couldn’t play with an injured foot. Fatty Reed, Fatty Reed, Fatty Reed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,478 Posted September 22, 2021 Seeing BDC and Brooks laughing on the range together reminded me of this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,402 Posted September 22, 2021 As usual, DJ has it figured out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,602 Posted September 22, 2021 Europe team has chutzpah, American team has robots Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,402 Posted September 23, 2021 US -215 Euro +240 I can't imagine this is sharp money one day before the event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,478 Posted September 23, 2021 27 minutes ago, Fireballer said: US -215 Euro +240 I can't imagine this is sharp money one day before the event. Bovada at +210. My guess is USA square money trickling in as we get closer to kickoff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,402 Posted September 23, 2021 7 minutes ago, bostonlager said: Bovada at +210. My guess is USA square money trickling in as we get closer to kickoff. Don't know if you saw it yesterday, but the Golf Channel was did a bit where they were saying that the US actually plays slightly better in the wind. I think it was done player for player. They said they used www.nbcedge.com for the data. They've actually talked a decent amount about betting too. There's gotta be a bunch of $$$ coming in right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias Detective 1,181 Posted September 23, 2021 14 minutes ago, bostonlager said: Bovada at +210. My guess is USA square money trickling in as we get closer to kickoff. Oh please. U.S.A. motherfucker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,478 Posted September 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, Fireballer said: Don't know if you saw it yesterday, but the Golf Channel was did a bit where they were saying that the US actually plays slightly better in the wind. I think it was done player for player. They said they used www.nbcedge.com for the data. They've actually talked a decent amount about betting too. There's gotta be a bunch of $$$ coming in right now. I saw where that chick put those numbers on the screen. I still don't trust it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,478 Posted September 23, 2021 5 minutes ago, Alias Detective said: Oh please. U.S.A. motherfucker. USA could easily win this thing, but I see it as a coin flip. If you give me 2-1 on a coin flip, I'm going to take it every time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias Detective 1,181 Posted September 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, bostonlager said: USA could easily win this thing, but I see it as a coin flip. If you give me 2-1 on a coin flip, I'm going to take it every time. Truth. $50 side bet between us? Most points wins. Tie no blood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,478 Posted September 23, 2021 13 minutes ago, Fireballer said: Don't know if you saw it yesterday, but the Golf Channel was did a bit where they were saying that the US actually plays slightly better in the wind. I think it was done player for player. They said they used www.nbcedge.com for the data. They've actually talked a decent amount about betting too. There's gotta be a bunch of $$$ coming in right now. Also, the PGA of America should be fired. You have the choice for a home venue and you pick a links course? Why is this thing not being played in Florida, Arizona, or Carolinas that have courses in no way resembling what Euros play at home? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,478 Posted September 23, 2021 Just now, Alias Detective said: Truth. $50 side bet between us? Most points wins. Tie no blood. I will side bets with you once EdEx starts for sure. I already have $250 tied up in this one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,478 Posted September 23, 2021 We get our first look at some pairings today. I have seen projections all over the spectrum so I have no clue what to expect outside of JT/JS and X/Cantlay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted September 23, 2021 20 hours ago, bostonlager said: Seeing BDC and Brooks laughing on the range together reminded me of this. Since their "feud" is as fake as pro wrestling this does seem appropriate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,478 Posted September 23, 2021 1 minute ago, TimmySmith said: Since their "feud" is as fake as pro wrestling this does seem appropriate. Both are real to me, dammmiiittt!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted September 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, bostonlager said: Both are real to me, dammmiiittt!!! At least BDC is trying to grow a mullet. Fock Koepka! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,478 Posted September 23, 2021 Just now, TimmySmith said: At least BDC is trying to grow a mullet. Fock Koepka! I do find it funny that the PGA comes up with this new pool of money this year that will handed out to the most popular players creating the most buzz and all of a sudden these two have a dispute. Fockers had this all planned out. Did you see Bryson's press conference two days ago? Said the two had something fun planned before the end of the year. I bet it is a Thanksgiving Friday pay per view match with a couple celebrities or other sport athletes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,602 Posted September 23, 2021 50 minutes ago, bostonlager said: I do find it funny that the PGA comes up with this new pool of money this year that will handed out to the most popular players creating the most buzz and all of a sudden these two have a dispute. Fockers had this all planned out. Did you see Bryson's press conference two days ago? Said the two had something fun planned before the end of the year. I bet it is a Thanksgiving Friday pay per view match with a couple celebrities or other sport athletes. Wood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted September 23, 2021 1 hour ago, bostonlager said: I do find it funny that the PGA comes up with this new pool of money this year that will handed out to the most popular players creating the most buzz and all of a sudden these two have a dispute. Fockers had this all planned out. Did you see Bryson's press conference two days ago? Said the two had something fun planned before the end of the year. I bet it is a Thanksgiving Friday pay per view match with a couple celebrities or other sport athletes. Serendipity. Unplanned perfection. And boy did they run with it. Complete with a Bud light tie-in. And the PGA loved every second. Everyone won. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,402 Posted September 23, 2021 Brooks is definitely more of an insufferable doosh than Bryson. This interview right now, and the stupid sh!t saying a fan tried to intentionally injure him in the PGA...he's takes the smugness to the next level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,602 Posted September 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Fireballer said: Brooks is definitely more of an insufferable doosh than Bryson. This interview right now, and the stupid sh!t saying a fan tried to intentionally injure him in the PGA...he's takes the smugness to the next level. yup. I am team Deshamblow all the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,304 Posted September 23, 2021 On 9/17/2021 at 8:37 PM, Fireballer said: Love this too... Yeah well anytime I try to walk up a putt all smooth I lip out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,478 Posted September 23, 2021 Friday Morning Foursomes 1. John Rahm/Sergio Garcia vs Justin Thomas/Jordan Spieth 2. Paul Casey/Viktor Hovland vs Dustin Johnson/Collin Morikawa 3. Lee Westwood/Matt Fitzpatrick vs Brooks Koepka/Daniel Berger 4. Rory McIlroy/Ian Poulter vs Patrick Cantlay/Xander Schauffle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,478 Posted September 23, 2021 3 out of 4 the US pairs play the same ball. JT/Speef - Titleist DJ/Collin - Taylormade Brooks/Berger - Titleist X/Cantlay - Callaway - Titleist 2 of 4 Euros play the same ball. Rahm/Sergio - Callaway- Taylormade Casey/Hov - Titleist Westy/Fitz - Titleist Rory/Poults - Taylormade - Titleist. I didn't break down the ProV1 vs ProV1x or TP5 vs TP5x on these guys, but this could come into play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,478 Posted September 23, 2021 Should note - Rahm switched to Callaway this year and previously played a TM ball. He should be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,402 Posted September 24, 2021 I did chuckle at this https://twitter.com/BKoepka/status/1441177542258421767?s=19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,478 Posted September 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, Fireballer said: I did chuckle at this https://twitter.com/BKoepka/status/1441177542258421767?s=19 On IG Phil responded to him - "Who is that handsome guy in the back? Didn't he win the PGA?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dain11279 930 Posted September 24, 2021 20 minutes - LFGGGGGG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites