The US Has finally Won The Ryder Cup

That was as interesting Ryder Cup.  The US came in as the “underdog”, without Tiger Woods, using a new Captain’s selection process, and played by more rookies than veterans.  So how did they end up winning it?  Maybe it’s all of that.  After 9 years of losses, it looks like Captain Paul Azinger found the right formula.  Interestingly enough, he didn’t want to disclose the real reason for his success, other than something he saw in a documentary.  But whatever the real reason was, it was a sweet success.  Celebrations all around.

So what’s next for the American team?  They’ve already won most (if not all) of the President’s Cup.  I think they have a chance to win in 2010 if they stick with Azinger’s methods.  But having it overseas, minus the “13th Man” – the massive and loud pro-American crowd – will be a huge disadvantage.  Nonetheless, it’ll be a big challenge for the next US Ryder Cup captain.

My players pick for this Ryder Cup are:

1. Boo Weekly – the new common man!  Move over John Daly!  Boo is definitely a Kentucky blue blood.  Very Southern.  Very American.  All fun!
2. Ian Poulter – the European rookie with one heck of determination.  We could all see it in his eyes.  He was pumped and focused.  His game showed good results: 4-1-0.
3. Hunter Mahan – 45′ putt on the 17th.  Hunter went wild.  The crowd went wild.  Pure adrenalin.
4. Anthony Kim – I think he filled Tiger Wood’s shoes quite well.   He led the charge and delivered.   His youthful enthusiasm is fresh and fun to watch.

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