A few hours in and it’s already going wrong
Europe’s installation as clear favourites for this year’s Ryder Cup did unsettle us a bit here at Polite Applause. Sure, we’ve won the last three but it was always going to be dangerous arriving in Louisville with the expectation of winning.
With just one match completed, the bookies [...]
Team USA take over as Ryder Cup favourites
September 19th, 2008 · No Comments
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Who will be the top European at the Ryder Cup?
September 17th, 2008 · No Comments
Garcia and Westwood bid for third consecutive success
After telling us that Sergio Garcia might be a big letdown this weekend, our stat-munching friends at Chickendinner have analysed the chances of the leading contenders to be the Ryder Cup’s Top European. Here’s why things are looking good for Englishmen Lee Westwood and Paul Casey:
Sergio Garcia [...]
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