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[Kenilworth Tiger]

Very very giddy about it but very nervous too - think the US will put up a real fight and thrive on the constant moronic chanting from the fans.

That said I always feel that Europe are much better team golfers than the US so who knows!

Going to be incredibly exciting and with SL playoffs, NRL Grand Final and Hook Utd Under 9's all in action this weekend my Mrs is going to be very lonely!

[Kenilworth Tiger]

Incidentally why does golf seem to be one of those sports like Rugby Union where people find it impossible to just say "i don't like it?"

There always has to be some real slagging off of it from non-followers which I just can;t understand

[gingerjon]

my Mrs is going to be very lonely!

That's certainly what she'd like you to think.

[gingerjon]

Incidentally why does golf seem to be one of those sports like Rugby Union where people find it impossible to just say "i don't like it?"

There always has to be some real slagging off of it from non-followers which I just can;t understand

Fundamentally because whilst the game is (I personally think) a rather wonderful one to play and sometimes watch the membership of golf clubs is, from personal experience, made up of people you'd be quite happy to set Phil's dog on.

The same thing happens if I say "I went to the opera last night". I can't help some of the audience but I do love the music.

[Ex-Kirkholt]

Watching it on TV. I can't think of one sport less suited to being televised. Like Bleep said, it mostly consists of shots of an empty sky. If I want to look at that I can just stand in my back garden and look up.

But it's not "empty sky" is it ??

There is a ball up there !

[Ex-Kirkholt]

Some interesting pairings :-

Westwood & Molinari

Woods & Stricker

Dufner & Zach Johnson could be a really good team

I was rather hoping for another go at the "dream pairing" Woods & Mickelson

[Kenilworth Tiger]

Fundamentally because whilst the game is (I personally think) a rather wonderful one to play and sometimes watch the membership of golf clubs is, from personal experience, made up of people you'd be quite happy to set Phil's dog on.

The same thing happens if I say "I went to the opera last night". I can't help some of the audience but I do love the music.

Bigoted views then - while one or two of those clubs exist the vast majority can;t afford to be closed shop hoity toity anymore because of the amount of good pay as you play courses.


You went to the Opera? I'm not keen on Opera (see it can be done!)

[Griff9of13]

Incidentally why does golf seem to be one of those sports like Rugby Union where people find it impossible to just say "i don't like it?"

There always has to be some real slagging off of it from non-followers which I just can;t understand

Because it's over-hyped and it's importance to the nation as whole completely overstated by those who are into it.

Because, like union, it is associated (rightly or wrongly) with middle class social climbing and snobbery.

Because of the stupid clothing.

But most of all, because it is very, very dull.

HTH

[Futtocks]

Because of the stupid clothing.

If you watch it while wearing a Pringle (or similar) jumper, beige slacks etc., would that qualify you for the 'Full kit W@nker' thread?

[Griff9of13]

If you watch it while wearing a Pringle (or similar) jumper, beige slacks etc., would that qualify you for the 'Full kit W@nker' thread?

Oh, I think so, yes. I'd also include those who insist on going to the pub in their ridiculous get up after they have been playing as well.

[Charlie Parker]

Oh, I think so, yes. I'd also include those who insist on going to the pub in their ridiculous get up after they have been playing as well.

If it bugs you that much, why don't you start a thread slagging it off, and leave this one for those who are interested?

[Just Browny]

I'm not a big fan of golf, but I do like the Ryder Cup and the fact we compete as Europe. It's a great event and I'm sure I'll get hooked as the weekend goes on.

[Kenilworth Tiger]

Because it's over-hyped and it's importance to the nation as whole completely overstated by those who are into it.

Because, like union, it is associated (rightly or wrongly) with middle class social climbing and snobbery.

Because of the stupid clothing.

But most of all, because it is very, very dull.

HTH

these are all just opinions - I disagree with all of them and therefore don;t understand why you have to post your opinion as fact.

Why come on to a "Ryder Cup" thread if you hate golf so much?

It really is very strange and dare I say bigotted

[Griff9of13]

these are all just opinions - I disagree with all of them and therefore don;t understand why you have to post your opinion as fact.

Yes, your're quite right, those are my opinions. Not sure why I'm not supposed to express them openly on a forum though?

On a totally unrelated note; there seems to be a general loss of a sense of humour round these parts lately.

[hindle xiii]

Already posted but within the laws of each to their own, on the face of it, it looks like a competition I'd enjoy; no prize money, as far as I know (zero) it's the best of Europe against the best of USA - no sort of iffy selection in weak areas, etc. it's only 1 weekend - lots of it in a short space wrap it up and it's done.

But I simply don't enjoy golf.

And to those who do, enjoy it and enjoy the thread.

[hindle xiii]

but I do like the Ryder Cup and the fact we compete as Europe.

Couldn't get the Spanish in on residency or grandparent rule.

[Kenilworth Tiger]

Yes, your're quite right, those are my opinions. Not sure why I'm not supposed to express them openly on a forum though?

On a totally unrelated note; there seems to be a general loss of a sense of humour round these parts lately.

Don't flatter yourself - there's certainly no humour coming from your camp

[gingerjon]

If you watch it while wearing a Pringle (or similar) jumper, beige slacks etc., would that qualify you for the 'Full kit W@nker' thread?

No.

You also need the special trousers and shoes you can get from American Golf.

And a hat with the name of an Emirate on it.

[West Country Eagle]

Boring pastime for middle management types. Think I'll pass.

Generally I'd say that golf makes union look exciting (shock, horror etc), but the Ryder Cup is good fun… mainly because it's team based, rather than individuals. That at least adds some interest and makes it a smidgeon more exciting.

Haven't bothered keeping track today, bar the odd look at the scores etc, but I saw about 5 minutes of the pointless opening ceremony thing last that. Two points:

1. What on earth is the point of having a "parade of the WAGs" in an opening ceremony? Ridiculous. The players, yes, but the wives and girlfriends? Stupid.

2. Why are the WAGs there all weekend? Most of them look well bored.

3. Also, given his reputation, is Tiger allowed a whole crew of women in the WAGs parade/enclosure, rather than the standard one?

[longboard]

Incidentally why does golf seem to be one of those sports like Rugby Union where people find it impossible to just say "i don't like it?"

There always has to be some real slagging off of it from non-followers which I just can;t understand

It could be because it taps into the excessive British class consciousness and it brings out those who suffer from a cultural cringe and sense of inadequacy, which are blatantly apparent in the way these individuals parade their deeply held prejudices.