I just have to say I don't see where a task force is going to 'fix' the problem. I mean I understand that Ryder Cup preparation is more than just sending guys out to play golf. And Ok, having a 'team comradery' and such may make the guys come together, but at the end of the day, you win by the players going out and hitting golf shots and making putts. So other than thinking through how to do the pairings, which even then, doesn't matter unless players hit shots, I just don't see where this task force is going to change the end result. My ability to hit a shot isn't baed on who I hung out with last night. At that level of golf, those guys should be able to put their differences aside when they reach the first tee. Play golf!
I think the big problem is that most of today's Tour Pro ONLY play Stroke play all year and only play Match play once or twice a year at most. And playing Match play format at the Ryder Cup is NOT where they should be getting a feel for this format. I'd like to see the US team meet up before the match a few times and play Match play format of golf. Maybe this would give them an edge and help them win. MAYBE, rather than picking a team based of Stroke Play results, they should have the top candidates play some Match Play events to decide who represents the USA and who stays home.
Don
Putting is easy if you have the Right Putter.
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Don
Putting is easy if you have the Right Putter.