The Ryder Cup 2004

[Nigel D]

As an event, this is one of my favourites that always look forward to.

I love it all, the build up, the good etiquette (Well nearly always) , the drama that unfolds over 3 days culminating in possibly the most exciting finally to a sporting event, the singles competition on the last day.

Come on Europe, let's stick it to the Americans!

[Bridge]

Looking forward to it myself Nige...

 

Going away for the weekend with the misses to a

top golf resort!!! (what timing)

 

I'll be in the bar and she can get pampered!!

 

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[Nigel D]

Sounds quality Bridge, this competition is pure entertainment.

What's your handicap? Didn't know you was a player too?

I've been playing for years .

[Mr Happy]

I don't fully understand golf (plan to take it up when I retire) but when the Ryder Cup comes around there is some real buzz and Ido try and watch come of it.

 

However, please can someone explain the format. What are the Four ball, two balls and singles. How does the scoring work?

[Bridge]

Now that what be telling Nige....only joking mate.

 

Still off around the 18 mark. Mags plays as well (fcking Bandit though) he plays off ?????...i'll let him tell you.....not single figs, but close!!!

[Martin]

Four Balls: Two Yanks vs Two Euros. Each player has their own ball. And each side takes their best score.

 

Foursome: Two Yanks vs Two Euros. One ball per pair.

 

Singles: One on one.

 

Obviously, the lowest score wins each hole. Whoever wins the most holes wins that particular rubber and scores 1 point for their team. If a match is tied each side get a point a piece. Because it is matchplay you can win a match without completing the full eighteen. Hence scores like X beat Y 5&4. He was five holes ahead with four to play.

 

Hope that is clear and right. I am sure someone will be along to correct me if I am wrong.....

[mala_D]

Quote:

Martin said:

Foursome: Two Yanks vs Two Euros. One ball per pair.

shame

[Mr Happy]

Thanks for that Martin.

[Nigel D]

Yes, we're one up after 1st hole.

The opening ceremony last night was it's usual cheesy self but that's all part of it!

 

[Big J R]

An absolutely superb first day for the Europeans, (Well - The Brits plus some others).

 

Lets hope it continues and the Colonial Gallery don't get all ratty like they did 8 years ago !

[Martin]

What a great two days! Just need three singles victories from 12 to retain the cup. Come on the Europeans. Just don't do a Brookline.

[Ian_W]

Europe cannot loose now

 

 

[Mr Happy]

what an amazing end to a sporting spectacular. the faces of the European players were great and to see Monty sink the final put was superb to see. well done guys

[Martin]

Brilliant performance. <img src="/images/graemlins/bow.gif" alt="" />

 

Don't you feel more European now? <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[Big J R]

It was a classic TEAM performance by us !

 

No Prim-Donna's. All for one, and one for all !

 

The 'Rookies' were encouraged and supported by the more experienced players, and we all appeared to be enjoying the golf which is more than can be said for the great 'Tiger' as he drove off on the ist hole on the first day.

 

I just don't think the yanks had their heart in it from day one !