Let's talk Ryder Cup, shall we?

[wanderer2704]

Well if you noticed, I fainted but got up talking and cheering too!

Admiral I understand something about the location of that harbor! As well as the location of a certain golf course in Brookline...........

Kisso, have no fear, I am not affected by certain charms, English or otherwise.

Do you know I have very carefully kept away from mentioning anything to do with a certain party and the location of a certain golf course in America where the USA last "won" the Ryder Cup and I will continue to do so. I would however suggest that anyone who has not read the book entitled "Into the Bear Pit" by Mark James should do so. It is most enlightening.

 

[Admiral Horatio]

Do you know I have very carefully kept away from mentioning anything to do with a certain party and the location of a certain golf course in America where the USA last "won" the Ryder Cup and I will continue to do so. I would however suggest that anyone who has not read the book entitled "Into the Bear Pit" by Mark James should do so. It is most enlightening.

One is ashamed to say that they have failed to come across this particular book, would you care to embellish on the contents of it wanderer?

 

[Cathleen]

Do you know I have very carefully kept away from mentioning anything to do with a certain party and the location of a certain golf course in America where the USA last "won" the Ryder Cup and I will continue to do so. I would however suggest that anyone who has not read the book entitled "Into the Bear Pit" by Mark James should do so. It is most enlightening.

I will put it on my reading list Wanderer, thanks.

As for that certain place, party and golf course, all I can say is "Boston your my home!"

 

[Admiral Horatio]

I will put it on my reading list Wanderer, thanks.

As for that certain place, party and golf course, all I can say is "Boston your my home!"

Boston, like so many american towns, named after an english town. Talking of english, i believe thats what we all speak....not american!

Ok enough of this baiting, how about hugs all round?

 

[Kissophile]

Boston, like so many american towns, named after an english town. Talking of english, i believe thats what we all speak....not american!

Ok enough of this baiting, how about hugs all round?

I vote for a visit to what we Americans often call the 19th hole.

Make mine three fingers of a decent single malt and I'll pick up the first round.

I've not read the Mark James book, though I understand he managed to keep his bitterness to a modest level. One does have to admire the quality of play that afternoon, even if the premature (and somewhat immature) celebration did diminish the image of the American players and their partners.

 

[Admiral Horatio]

I vote for a visit to what we Americans often call the 19th hole.

Make mine three fingers of a decent single malt and I'll pick up the first round.

I've not read the Mark James book, though I understand he managed to keep his bitterness to a modest level. One does have to admire the quality of play that afternoon, even if the premature (and somewhat immature) celebration did diminish the image of the American players and their partners.

Well if your buying make mine a pint of the finest ale.

 

[Kissophile]

Well if your buying make mine a pint of the finest ale.

It would be my pleasure.

And welcome to Lit, Admiral. I just noticed how recently you joined our ranks.

 

[Admiral Horatio]

It would be my pleasure.

And welcome to Lit, Admiral. I just noticed how recently you joined our ranks.

Why thank you kind sir, i lost my virginity this afternoon, and now theres no stopping me.

 

[Kissophile]

Why thank you kind sir, i lost my virginity this afternoon, and now theres no stopping me.

Yes, it's all downhill from there.

Now if only a few putts would drop at the right time, eh?

 

[Admiral Horatio]

Yes, it's all downhill from there.

Now if only a few putts would drop at the right time, eh?

One has a terrible habit of slicing it to the right, and one shall not mention the time when one ended up down a rabbit hole.

 

[Kissophile]

One has a terrible habit of slicing it to the right, and one shall not mention the time when one ended up down a rabbit hole.

Were you able to invoke the "ball under the hare" rule?

 

[Admiral Horatio]

Were you able to invoke the "ball under the hare" rule?

Didn't know there was one....dragged the ball out, and this is the good bit......hit it straight back down the whole again.

 

[Cathleen]

Didn't know there was one....dragged the ball out, and this is the good bit......hit it straight back down the whole again.

Adventure Golf!!

 

[Admiral Horatio]

Adventure Golf!!

Sadly not....it was a full blown 18 holes, complete with playing partners......lets just say i still get the occasional comment about ti!

 

[Cathleen]

Sadly not....it was a full blown 18 holes, complete with playing partners......lets just say i still get the occasional comment about ti!

Of course you do!! When I was about 6 or 7 years old I 8 putted a green!! Yes an putting snowman!! I still hear about it. And of course they never tell anyone of the time I beat up on them........ ah, the game of golf!

 

[Admiral Horatio]

Of course you do!! When I was about 6 or 7 years old I 8 putted a green!! Yes an putting snowman!! I still hear about it. And of course they never tell anyone of the time I beat up on them........ ah, the game of golf!

It is rather a bizarre game if u think about it. Hitting a tiny white ball across a field to plonk it in a small hole.

 

[Kissophile]

It is rather a bizarre game if u think about it. Hitting a tiny white ball across a field to plonk it in a small hole.

Call it what you will, I much prefer golf to the various forms of barely-disguised physical combat over a bit of inflated leather and a fractional acre of real estate (football, soccer, rugby - take your pick).

 

[Admiral Horatio]

Call it what you will, I much prefer golf to the various forms of barely-disguised physical combat over a bit of inflated leather and a fractional acre of real estate (football, soccer, rugby - take your pick).

aren't soccer and football the same sport?

 

[Kissophile]

aren't soccer and football the same sport?

Everywhere except in the States. It's that pesky American jingoism again.

 

[Cathleen]

US Television Coverage Schedule:

Television Coverage
The Ryder Cup Matches are one of the most extensively televised events in the world, with more than 27 hours of coverage by NBC, USA Network and Sky Television (Europe). The times listed below are broadcast hours within the United States, Eastern Standard Time.

Opening Ceremonies
Thursday, September 16, 2004
USA Network 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Golf Channel - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.


Ryder Cup Matches
Friday, September 17, 2004
USA Network - 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.


Ryder Cup Matches
Saturday, September 18, 2004
NBC - 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.


Ryder Cup Matches
Sunday, September 19, 2004
NBC - 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.


Closing Ceremonies
Sunday, September 19, 2004
The Golf Channel - immediately following play


Television Coverage
UK

SKY SPORTS 1 16-Sep-04 20:30 23:30 Preview & Opening Ceremonies
SKY SPORTS 1 17-Sep-04 12:00 23:30 Live
BBC 2 17-Sep-04 23:35 1:35 Highlights: Day 1
SKY SPORTS 1 18-Sep-04 12:00 23:30 Live
BBC 1 18-Sep-04 12:10 13:00 Repeat
BBC 2 18-Sep-04 23:30 1:30 Highlights: Day 2
SKY SPORTS 1 19-Sep-04 16:00 23:30 Live
BBC 2 19-Sep-04 15:00 16:00 Repeat
BBC 2 19-Sep-04 23:00 1:00 Highlights: Day 3
SKY SPORTS 1 20-Sep-04 16:30 18:30 "How the Ryder Cup was won"
SKY SPORTS 2 20-Sep-04 21:30 23:30 "How the Ryder Cup was won"

 

[Admiral Horatio]

US Television Coverage Schedule:

Television Coverage
The Ryder Cup Matches are one of the most extensively televised events in the world, with more than 27 hours of coverage by NBC, USA Network and Sky Television (Europe). The times listed below are broadcast hours within the United States, Eastern Standard Time.

Opening Ceremonies
Thursday, September 16, 2004
USA Network 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Golf Channel - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.


Ryder Cup Matches
Friday, September 17, 2004
USA Network - 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.


Ryder Cup Matches
Saturday, September 18, 2004
NBC - 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.


Ryder Cup Matches
Sunday, September 19, 2004
NBC - 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.


Closing Ceremonies
Sunday, September 19, 2004
The Golf Channel - immediately following play


Television Coverage
UK

SKY SPORTS 1 16-Sep-04 20:30 23:30 Preview & Opening Ceremonies
SKY SPORTS 1 17-Sep-04 12:00 23:30 Live
BBC 2 17-Sep-04 23:35 1:35 Highlights: Day 1
SKY SPORTS 1 18-Sep-04 12:00 23:30 Live
BBC 1 18-Sep-04 12:10 13:00 Repeat
BBC 2 18-Sep-04 23:30 1:30 Highlights: Day 2
SKY SPORTS 1 19-Sep-04 16:00 23:30 Live
BBC 2 19-Sep-04 15:00 16:00 Repeat
BBC 2 19-Sep-04 23:00 1:00 Highlights: Day 3
SKY SPORTS 1 20-Sep-04 16:30 18:30 "How the Ryder Cup was won"
SKY SPORTS 2 20-Sep-04 21:30 23:30 "How the Ryder Cup was won"

Why thank you Cat, but the schedule is already etched into my brain.

Thank god for Sky Sports.

 

[Kissophile]

Cate, you also neglected to mention the nearly endless hours of analysis, prognostication, and general worry-warting done by the Golf Channel crew that began at the start of this week and may not conclude until Monday night.

 

[Cathleen]

Cate, you also neglected to mention the nearly endless hours of analysis, prognostication, and general worry-warting done by the Golf Channel crew that began at the start of this week and may not conclude until Monday night.

I also omitted the fact that the commentators remarks will most likely drive me to the SF thread!

 

[bigcpl4fun]

Thanks for pointing out this thread, Cate.

I'm very happy that the Ryder Cup has become more competitive. Otherwise, we might have ended up playing the entire world and that would be a shame...a Ryder Cup team with no British players

 

[Kissophile]

Thanks for pointing out this thread, Cate.

I'm very happy that the Ryder Cup has become more competitive. Otherwise, we might have ended up playing the entire world and that would be a shame...a Ryder Cup team with no British players

And that would look like the so-called President's Cup, which is a pathetic rendition of the Ryder Cup, wouldn't you say?