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RYDER CUP CONTEST! – Win Your Dream Set of KBS Shafts

BY MyGolfSpy
Sep 25th 2012
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WINNER ANNOUNCED! – Congrats to TK…You’re the winner of your dream set of KBS Shafts!

It’s Ryder Cup Time!

It’s Ryder Cup time! And that means it’s contest time at MyGolfSpy. Matches don’t begin until Friday but the other Ryder Cup events begin today (2012 Ryder Cup Event Schedule). So to announce the official start of arguably the best golf event on the planet we want to give away some gear from a company that will be more than well represented in the players bags. And that company is KBS Shafts. 6 of the players in the Ryder Cup will be playing KBS Shafts…so what better way to make you feel a part of the Cup? Well I guess we could have asked Davis Love III to choose you as one of his captain’s picks but he didn’t respond to our emails.

So the next best thing we could think of was to have one of you win the gear that many of them will be playing. Sound good? Not only will the winner get a set of KBS shafts but you will also be able to choose from any of the shafts they make. That’s right…you get to select your dream KBS set up!

Prize:

You get to select your dream KBS set-up. You can select from any of the shafts KBS makes as your prize.

:: KBS TOUR Shafts: $200 Prize Value

:: KBS C-TAPER Shafts: $280 Prize Value

:: KBS TOUR 90 Shafts: $232 Prize Value

:: KBS CUSTOM Shafts: $360 Prize Value

How To Enter:

“Comment with your pick on which team you think will win, and then tell us why you love the Ryder Cup! Of the correct guesses, we will randomly select one person to receive any set of KBS shafts you want!

Runs from Tuesday 9/25 – Friday 9/28. Winner announced Monday 10/2.

Thanks and good luck!

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Jay G

12 years ago

USA will win because they are finally playing loose and like a team.

Stephen H

12 years ago

USA, but of course biased and on home field. The atmosphere and the teamwork bring out the best!

Scott

12 years ago

USA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ryder Cup is actually the only time I root 100% for USA players!

Jayn Russell

12 years ago

USA!

The Ryder Cup has great matches with a lot of excitement.

Colin L

12 years ago

US! (esp. since I’d bet on Rory earlier – thus guaranteeing he can’t win). Ryder Cup is as exciting as it gets in golf, although the Pres’ cup is a close second. Altruistic golf!

jim

12 years ago

Europe will win the Ryder Cup.

I like to watch the Ryder because of the competiton factor from all the golfers have. its very different than a normal Major or PGA tournament.

jamie gilbert

12 years ago

I would like Europe to win,as they are now starting to gell together.

The Ryder Cup is the ultimate golf competition.It is a total mind game,with relience on team members and of yourself.The thought of giving up is never in their minds.The challenge is to compete at their highest level.To win for your team and Europe / America.

george forst

12 years ago

I want the usa to win not sure they can.
Just a great competition between two golfers. When one can hit the ball all over the place and still tie the hole with a par. Great stuff

Ryan k

12 years ago

Would never pick against USA! This is the Olympics of golf in my opinion, how much better could it get than that?!

Trent maxwell

12 years ago

Usa….the 13th man will be the difference…I love the Ryder cup because of it bein like the Olympics it is all about pride and country not the normal me first attitude…

Jerry Davis

12 years ago

I think USA will win. The Ryder Cup is great to watch because of the different formats they play

arydolphin

12 years ago

I love the Ryder Cup because it’s the best rivalry in the game of golf, and the team aspect adds to the excitement of the event. The USA will bring home the Cup this year!

Vans

12 years ago

TEAM EUROPE !!! For sure……
Ryder cup brings so many elements to the game we love GOLF and most importantly its so exciting to watch for everyone as its the most loved competition in the game of golf.
Good luck USA you gonna need it :-)

andyk

12 years ago

USA

Golf is an individual match game, yet Ryder’s Cup does two things: It is a team related effort in order to win and there is competition/rivalry between the two power houses: US v. Europe.

Clinton Languemi

12 years ago

U.S is going to win. tiger is out for revenge, Phil’s game is peaking. Ricky, Webb, Bubba and Keegan are all trying to show they belong…. Don’t mess with a motivated USA team in any sport. The USA invented and perfected the term and ability “Perfect under Pressure!!!!!” -Sorry Europe, USA still #1

Torre

12 years ago

I said before the FedEx cup that Europe would win. I love the Ryder Cup because of the intense pressure to perform and how the players can or cannot handle it.

javier vigil

12 years ago

Team USA!!!! But I think it is going to be really close, as it always does it will come down to the singles matches. Ok, ok I do actually happen to think that the Euros will win this one, just because of all the players on that team have had an outstanding year, not good, not great, but outstanding. Being a born and bred American though, I must, and always will root for my countries athletes no matter what. I do however think that the Ryder Cup should change a little, because it is basically the US versus the world, not just Europe. We should be aloud to pull from the America’s not just the US, don’t you guys think. Anyway probably not the forum for this discussion.

Jeremy

12 years ago

USA has to take it this year. So I’m going with the underdogs.

wdgolf

12 years ago

USA!

Why I love the Ryder Cup? Mainly because it’s different than every other tournament, we need more team competitions.

Greg Ham

12 years ago

U.S.A. will be victorious!
I love the different formats of play and the huge galleries.
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reg

12 years ago

Europe all the way!! The Ryder Cup is Pure Energy and Excitement, whats not to love.

Jim Smith

12 years ago

USA all the way!

The Ryder Cup is a great format and an opportunity to watch 24 of the best golfers in the world play not only for themselves, but for their respective countries.

Dusty Davidson

12 years ago

Team USA for sure!
Love the team aspect of the Ryder cup also gives alot of people the chance to see some of the young guns show up the elite

Dave King

12 years ago

Closest Ryder to call for a looong time but going to stay with Europe to win in a nailbiting last game decider
Sorry to you golf fans over the pond.but Europe are just to strong…………….imho

Loren

12 years ago

USA. I think both teams are playing so well right now that it comes down to the home crowd.

I love the Ryder Cup because of the atmosphere surrounding the players. Nothing else like it in the sport. I also love the camaraderie amongst the players. In such a solitary game it’s nice to see players get together and try so hard for their fellow teammates.

Ricardo del Castillo

12 years ago

USA because of the home court advantage and huge motivation. I love the Ryder Cup because it brings out an extreme feeling of unselfish passion in those who get the opportunity to participate.

Frank

12 years ago

My bet is on the USA hopefully their the 6 using KBS

phil queen

12 years ago

USA all the way!! need I say more?

Aaron

12 years ago

USA – love seeing these guys under a different kind of pressure other than just a bigger paycheck. when you have a team of guys counting on you that can sometimes be more pressure than most any regular tournament.

JOHN

12 years ago

WOULD LOVE TO SEE THE AMERICANS WIN AND I THINK THE CAN IF THEY PLAY WELL. IT IS FOR PRIDE AND NOT DOLLARS. I THINK MOST OF OUR PRO SPORTS SHOULD BE PAY FOR GREAT PLAY!!

don pope

12 years ago

It could go either way….maybe a small advantage since it is being played in the USA. With the best players in the world going head to head…we are going to see extremely exciting golf. For those of us who can only dream of this kind of ability…It provides rare moments of what if. Looking forward to every shot. Let the games begin…………..

James

12 years ago

USA. I think Davis Love will get the USA team to play well.

I like the competition and the format that is used to compete in the Ryder Cup. I am looking forward to how the players and teams attack the Medinah course as well. I also think more players in the USA team play with KBS safts. the best shafts in golf hands down.

Rickard Gustavsson

12 years ago

US win this time!
I love Ryder Cup becauae the best Players in the world are competing against each other in two team during 3 days. The competition contains foursome, best ball and match play and is very exciting.

Dirk

12 years ago

I would like to see the US win. What I like about the Ryder Cup is that it is a pure sport no one get paid it only for the love of the game and counties.This the way I feel most games be should be played .

Paulo Cardenas

12 years ago

This year will be EUROPE!!!

Europe will win, has better team.

Regards!
Paulo

Bip Nadon

12 years ago

Europe. Rory’s gonna romp

Chris Nadon

12 years ago

USA. I’m looking forward to seeing both teams playing Medinah.

Vince d'Canada

12 years ago

The European’s…the higher world ranking professionals and they will handle the pressure and fun. The Ryder Cup is a great event where a sport by individuals is turned into a team sport for 3-days. Come Monday they’re on their own again…

Kevin Kievit

12 years ago

Europe. With ease. Rors is going to straight up own Tiger for 3 days. Sneds, potentially the lone US bright spot, has already admitted to being exhausted from recent play. Luke Donald, essentially unbeatable in these things, and oh ya, a chicago-native. Who can forget Sergio scissor-kicking at Medinah in ’99. I could go on, but suffice to say, this is over Saturday night.

Ernie

12 years ago

US should win & I love the Ryder cup because of the team concept, which shows the players in a different light.

David Haase

12 years ago

Europe, not because I think they will win, because I think more people will pick the US team and I could really use some stiffer shafts in my irons that will spin less. Shafts like the KBS C-Taper. So go Continentals, I guess. It should be a good a match and its fun to watch the best players in the world play in a team format.

Rick Emerson

12 years ago

Team USA Wins. Ryder Cup is the best. Team Competition, National Pride, History and Tradition, Not about money for the players.

Jerry L Neff

12 years ago

Team USA to win.
I love the Ryder Cup because it pits the best Americans golfers against the best European golfers on an international marketing stage showcasing the best of the best. Golf just doesn’t get any better than this.

Marcelo Quinones

12 years ago

Team USA!!! Nuf said!

Stan ball

12 years ago

The US will triumph we are the better team this year.

Chad L

12 years ago

USA all the way! Team format is just a great end to the golf season and the golf is great and the new strategy is refreshing for a Ryder Cup from the weekly grind.

Andrew Perry

12 years ago

I think the European team is stronger than the Americans but I think our boys are beginning to really become interested in winning this event. I will take the Americans to surprise their more talented European counterparts.

The Ryder Cup is great because it gives us a chance to strut our stuff and take great pride in being an American. Should we win, we will have defeated the very best from 8 different countries… and should we lose, it will have taken the very best from an entire continent to defeat the Americans in the Ryder Cup.

manbearpig

12 years ago

Europe.

The head to head team format and the memories made, make the Ryder cup so lovable. There’s nothing like Langer giving Irwin his 2 footer and then missing his, or Seeing Seve lead the charge. But how can we forget those god awful shirts the ’99 US team wore? Oh the memories…

Jorge Hoyos

12 years ago

I think europe wins led by rory mcilroy and his outstanding form.

besides team europe should have a very consistent squad in westwood, donald, rose, mcdowell.

Phil

12 years ago

I think that Europe will win! Jose Maria Olazabal is an extremely experienced Spanish touring professional and a legend in the game of golf. He has an extremely competitive nature and a fiery passion for the game like many spaniards before him. I feel the European team will bond as a team more as they are closer in terms of age apart from maybe Paul Lawrie who is in the form of his life. Nicolas Colsaerts with his huge length is an inspired wildcard choice by Jose Maria and I believe he will make a name for himself in the Ryder Cup this year as matchplay is a speciality format that he revels in. Francesco Molinari and Luke Donald with their laser accurate games and consistency, will prove too tough for the Americans to crack. A war of attrition will commence. An old pairing of Lee Westwood and Sergio Garcia may also help to bring back memories of Europe winning at the Belfry. In the end I feel Europe will prove to be too strong for the old stalwarts of America.

Jorge Hoyos

12 years ago

i think europe wins led by rory mcilroy and his outstanding form

Rusty Troy

12 years ago

USA….I know that Seve will be watching from above and giving all of Team Europe his spirit but I think with several of the Euro’s never having played the golf course will factor in the USA win.

Love the Ryder Cup for it’s format, team play and what it represents….the most honest game on the planet and the chance to play for your country.

Dave Hamdorf

12 years ago

I think Europe will prevail again. They have the stronger team and the most experience.

I don’t love the Ryder Cup. I think the nationalism is blown out to jingoism, if not xenophobia. The quality of golf however is fantastic. The level is raised to the highest order which makes for great competition and great veiwing.

Dan Walker

12 years ago

USA!
I love the ryder cup because it a great team event and I love that in a primarily individual sport the guys can pull together and be a team. Go USA go!

Pete Jolleys

12 years ago

My heart says Europe should win, they work better together as a team and it seems to mean more to them to win or lose. Plus, I’m a Brit!
My head says the US will win, their players seem to be playing better at the right time, leading up to this fascinating contest. They need to play well as a ‘team’ though and, more importantly, will have a loud and patriotic crowd as an extra team member, a huge advantage
Whoever wins, I will be glued to the TV, watching and enjoying every second!
Good luck to all involved, I just hope the contest is played in the best spirit, with the eventual winner being golf as a sport

Bob

12 years ago

I feel we (USA) will win in a very close match. I am kiving in California but lived most of my life in Chicago. I had the opportunity to play Medinah 3 a few times in the 1970’s. The reason I say it will be close but we taking the cup is the 13th man factor of the fans of Chicago.

They are the best sport fans in the country and will be extremely vocal with some clever & humorous “shots”.

I remeber quite well when The Ryder Cup was just gathering. The last 10 or so years has changed that into the wonderful competetive event it is today.

David Largent

12 years ago

It’ll be a draw- the perfect result from two perfect teams… love to see it!

gordon52

12 years ago

Europe will win a close one, they will embrace the underdog role assigned to them from the pro US crowd and turn it to their advantage.

Jonathan Rose

12 years ago

I beleive Europe team will be to win, but both team strong top ten best player in the world
my choose KBS C-Taper 335 callaway Razr x muscleback.
TKS

pingsto

12 years ago

USA all the way! The Ryder Cup is a great opportunity to ‘team’ in an individual sport!

Mike Heggie

12 years ago

Have to go with the home team, red,white and blue!! It’s my country and it’s the greatest country in the world! I feel this is a very confident team and we have home field advantage. It will definitely help if Tiger can get hot early and make the Euro’s a little nervous. As far as a Rory /Tiger match up, I believe Tiger generally gets the better of the head to head competition. MGS, you are the best! Thanks for the opportunity to share my opinion and a chance to win a great set of shafts! GO USA, USA, USA, USA!!!!

Andrew

12 years ago

I am rooting for the Americans but after watching the practice round on Tuesday, I am going to pick Europe. Everything about the way they went about their business to the way the walked and joked said that they are the more comfortable team. I hope I am wrong but if my money was on the line, I am taking Europe.

KW

12 years ago

USA for the win!

I enjoy the comradery of the teams and the focused intensity of the players

Thanks!

Eli

12 years ago

USA USA USA
Dufner and Bradley are going to score a ton of points!

TK

12 years ago

Even though the US has the better players, I believe Europe has the better “team”. Too many egos on the USA team that will eventually cause them to implode. Too bad – especially on home turf. I hope I’m wrong, but…there’s a reason Europe has won 6 of the last 9 Ryder Cups (if I am not mistaken).

As for my shaft choice…KBS C-Tapers Stiff, to put in my new Fourteen TC930 irons!

thanks MGS!

TimJ

12 years ago

I think the US are underdogs in this one… Europe has some really great players and historically play very well as a team. BUT, the US will rally and win!

Neil

12 years ago

USA will win by a slim margin. Why do I love the RC…….Match Play on Sunday!

Kip

12 years ago

USA

The entertainment, us against them, the team spirit, the epic battles, the clutch putts, the epic defeats, its all awesome

shail

12 years ago

I think the USA team will definitely win.
Ryder cup is the best tournament cos it tests the best from the rest !

george

12 years ago

usa will win.

competing in match play for pride, not cash………
just to see who is the best.

Sean

12 years ago

I think the USA takes it because they seem to be in better form overall going into the cup. I enjoy the Ryder Cup because of the team format and the the way both teams play for their countries!

Eddie Eum

12 years ago

USA!
I love Ryder Cup because players play not for the money, but for their country and people who cheer behind them!!!

Nathan Crowe

12 years ago

‘merica baby!!!
Love the team first attitude in an all individual sport. Fans being allowed to play a part in the successes and failures is awesome for a week also

Mike H.

12 years ago

Lets go USA!

BJB

12 years ago

USA!!

I love it because finally its acceptable for these guys to fist pump and show some heart out there. The team format in an otherwise individual sport is also refreshing.

Dustin

12 years ago

Team USA gets the trophy back this year. The Ryder Cup is great because you get to see the best players in the world playing in outside of the standard 4 round tournaments they’re in every year. More pressure, more unique, and more than just money at stake.

Scooter

12 years ago

Europe will take the cup across the pond. I like the Ryder Cup because of the different format it brings than the same ol match play we see every week, its the olympics of golf!!

Gil Leonard

12 years ago

Team USA all the way!!!!!

Chad o

12 years ago

USA all the way! Of course best memory is the Justin Leonard crazy putt.

Simon

12 years ago

I really want Team Europe to win……Shame the link of the Ryder cup webpage is broken.

USA to Win, lots of experiance and haveing seen many of the at the Presidents Cup last year, they will be hard to beat.

Montana Fasching

12 years ago

KBS Custom Shafts

Crow

12 years ago

The US will win this year. The younger players seem to have a better attitude toward the competition than they have in the past.

The Ryder Cup is great because you get to see types of golf that you only see in the Ryder Cup and the President’s Cup. It is also great to see all of these individual players come together as a team. Guys that you would never see rout for each other are going nuts for their teammates hitting a putt. I think my favorite thing is to hear all the different types of strategy that goes into play in match play. It is also cool to hear all the strategy involved in the different formats. Plus, US versus Europe, or anyone else is always cool!

Mark

12 years ago

Europe. I like seeing players who always rely on their own skills supporting other players on their team. It’s nice to see team spirit and camaraderie on the course.

andrew chung

12 years ago

US will win this year…cause I think most of the players are playing very well just at the right time. If they can get the team concept together, even though golf is not a team game, then they will win easily.

Rider cup is awesome, cause you get to cheer for your country, not just a individual players. You can see players coming together to represent their own country…and it happens every 2 years in alternating fashion.

Man, love to win those custom shafts…

Bill

12 years ago

USA will win. USA! versus Europe, is different, to watch a normally individual sport with the greatest players go with a team aspect is just incredible. The emotions shown by the players and strategy that comes into play and each and every hole played. Rooting for your country on each and every swing, USA!USA! The fans wearing red, white and blue, painting faces etc, the whole experience is awesome! wish to attend one in my lifetime.

Brenton

12 years ago

USA! USA! USA!
I love the Ryder Cup because it is one of the few times the individual sport of golf becomes at team sport, and the fact that is U.S. vs. Europe is awesome!

Peter Ciambrone

12 years ago

Europe wins unfortunatly, like Ryder cup because its a great tradition of USA vs Europe

Ton

12 years ago

Eupope – Ryder Cup is excitement, passion and brings the best preforming team to the trofee. You only succeed as team. What I’m looking for is the emotions of the worlds best players.

LETS hit balls and bring the Ryder Cup home.

Chris

12 years ago

Team U.S.A. is going to win.

The Ryder Cup adds that extra level of competition and teamwork that golf fans, and really all true sports fans, really appreciate. Watching the players sharing stategy and advise just shows you that golfers are some of the most professional and true sportsmen in all of sport. Most of them show that week in and week out during the year but there is something about the Ryder Cup that brings it all to the surface for everyone to see. I just hope the American fans are on their best behavior throughout the competition.

jason mcpherson

12 years ago

us wins by 2.

my favorite part is seeing guys play with passion. if sergio could just bottle up his focus from the ryder cup and have it for the rest of the year, he would be right up there with tiger phil and rory.

ninetails

12 years ago

Europe. If Rory brings his game, I think they win.

There is nothing like national pride on the line especially in a sport that usually lacks team competition professionally.

frank

12 years ago

I am USA through and through but I have to go with my findings. The numbers don’t lie here. the eruopeons have 20 percentage points better in the win column ontheir side. albiet we the USA does have four newbies so this is somewhat a contributing factor but so is the inexperience. Europe in a close one.

This is the greatest sporting event ever. The passion these guys show for their country and what it has meant in the times of WAR (War at the Shore) there was no us and them it was two competetive teams duking it out for the glory of their country. In the end you shake hands for the respect of the game and your Competitor. Golf is the greatest show of gamesmenship (calling penalties on yourself ).

Long Live Golf, the Ryder Cup, and I hope it translates doubly into the Olympics in 2016

James S

12 years ago

Gut feeling is US will win.

I love the passion the teams play with for their countries. One of the only individual sports that can be turned into a team event.

Theoo

12 years ago

US will win

the ryder cup is one of the few times you get to see a team effort in golf

David W

12 years ago

USA, USA, USA…LOL I really do think that they have a good chance this year and one of the reasons was the comment that Norman made about Tiger being intimidated by Rory. When are they going to learn that you don’t make those kinds of comments about him. Other than 2009-2011 when he was just in bad shape, how many times has someone made that kind of comment without it costing them? I can’t think of one single time.

I love the Ryder Cup for a couple of reasons (and I really do love it, was up all night 2 years ago watching it rain at Celtic Manor!). One reason is the passion with which the guys play. How can you not get excited when they are so emotional about every made or missed putt. It’s just fantastic. The second reason is that I love match play. I think the Fedex Cup should be decided with the last 32 guys playing match play (you could even do double elimination over the last two weeks instead of taking a week off). Match play is just so much more fun to watch because every hole counts and what better way to play match play than a team event where it doesn’t just matter for you, it matters for your entire team.

Pete W

12 years ago

US team will come through in clutch and sneak the victory.

Love the Ryder cup for the sportsmanship and pressure situations.

First Tee

12 years ago

I think the US will win.

The beauty of the Ryder Cup is that it is always such intense competition. More so that any regular tour event. It is something to look forward to every two years.

Keith Hanna

12 years ago

Team USA. The Ryder Cup brings the best of the best from both the US and the world to one location, everyone drops the gloves and go head to head to see who the best is and throughout the entire weekend there are ups and downs and that’s what keeps it entertaining. Just when you think one team is down someone makes an incredible shot and before you know it you’re back to nail biting and never ending action. By the time the weekend is done you’re already countind down the days till it all happens again.

Brandon

12 years ago

I think team USA will win this year because of the depth of our roster.

The Ryder Cup is my favorite golf event because of the team format. If golf had more team events I am sure that I would have picked up the game at a younger age.

PIm

12 years ago

Europe,

Because even the best duff chips and slice long irons under the immense pressure ;).

Jochen

12 years ago

I think Europe will win. They still can work better as a team than the USA team.

I really love the Ryder-Cup because of the matchplay format used in it. It’s much more fun to watch a direct fight between two players/teams rather than just counting strokes and see who made the fewest at the end. I just hope to be able to see some of it because I live in Germany and the time gap is quite significant. It’s going to be a set of short nights.

regards
Jochen

Joe

12 years ago

U.S.A. will win due to home course advantage, and many of the U.S. players are really hot right now. Course will be set up more for target golf to favor the American team.

I love Ryder Cup because the intensity is amped up due to the nature of match play, where each hole counts more than adding up a 72 hole scorecard, and the possibility of sudden death is in every match. Plus, the tv coverage is tons better in this type of tourney.

Mike French

12 years ago

USA

I love the team aspect of the matches.

David Jacobs

12 years ago

USA – overall consistency. We have experience and first timers who are playing well. should make for some interesting pairings. think it will be closely contested. Europe will put up a good fight to keep the cup. looking forward to some great matches

Dale

12 years ago

I think the US will take it back this year.

I love the Ryder Cup because of the way the players go at it and the way it is played in a team format.

nick

12 years ago

USA

i love it because the guys are playing for teamates and not for themselves

Griffin

12 years ago

Team USA

I love the Ryder Cup because of the team aspect. It’s fun to see pros who are normally reserved on the course embrace being part of a team.

Paul

12 years ago

Europe.
What I love most is that it’s a team competition. No more by yourself, if you suck it doesn’t matter. If you suck in this event, it DOES matter to the eleven others on the team! More pressure as a result.

Jim Putty

12 years ago

TheUSA will win. Nothing better than watching pros that play for big money playing for nothing but pride and country.

mnfats95

12 years ago

The U.S. is going to win this year.

The Ryder Cup is great because it briefly allows professional golfers to break out of the usual polite shell they are forced to encase themselves in and show some attitude. Enhanced by the us vs. them mentality I find that the players are much more entertaining when they are openly cheering someone else’s failures. Something that isn’t seen on tour very often.

Kyle

12 years ago

USA

Love to see the level of passion that comes out during these matches.

Paul

12 years ago

USA.

Great team application of an individual sport. It makes all of these tense little moments and stories that are very interesting to watch.

Drew

12 years ago

USA all the way for me.

Dan Slater

12 years ago

I would have to choose team USA to win this year!! If they can stay focused it shouldn’t be to big of a problem. I love the cup because it forces players to play as a team instead of a single and every play knows that that have to do there best or they are going to let their teammates and their country down and as any golfer knows its easy to make a 3 foot put until there’s money on it and that’s just a little pressure imagine the pressure each player must feel

Dave

12 years ago

I think Europe will just sneak it.

I like the Ryder Cup because the nature of the competition brings out the best in the players who compete in it.

Tim

12 years ago

You got sum form over dhere and sum frum over here. It’s gonna be close iz all I’m sayn’.
Da US will prevail here in Chicago.

Jim Heuler

12 years ago

Team USA will win. I love the Ryder Cup because it combines National pride with a team aspect that traditionally is absent in the game of golf.

luke-donald-duck

12 years ago

Although two of my favorite players are on the European Team (Rory and Luke), I think the USA’s gonna take the cup this time. DLIII’s lineup seems to be really strong this year.

I love the Ryder Cup because it makes me think of an all-star game of golf. The best players from two CONTINENTS – not even a country – are put up against each other. How awesome is that?

Nevin Wilson

12 years ago

I predict it will be close but USA will prevail.

Mark Horne

12 years ago

I think the USA will win because of DL3’s leadership. I love the Ryder cup because of all of the emotion and desire to win for your country.

RP Jacobs II

12 years ago

U-S-A! I love the Cup for two reasons. #1, I Love the team concept. Having played football for 17 years, and for those who have also played, you know what I’m talking about when I speak of the camaraderie, bonds & friendships that are formed in the lockeroom & on the field. There is nothing on earth like it. I really like seeing that played out in the Cup.

#2, I love the patriotism that is displayed on both sides That’s really cool. I’ve played in a college bowl game and attended a Super Bowl, Stanley Cup Finals 7th game, World Series 7th game and nothing, and I mean none of ’em could touch the tension, electricity & emotion of being @ Kiawah. It was incredible.

Where else can a bunch of spoiled, self-centered rich boys come together and actually care, play and lay it on the line for someone other than themselves.

No, the Cup is the bomb!

Fairways & Greens 4ever

David

12 years ago

USA. Gotta protect home turf.

David Donovan

12 years ago

Europe FTW!

The Ryder Cup is a great way to show the quality of each regions best players in a great team competition.

Sven

12 years ago

Europe should be able to win this one.

The competitive team format is great.

lambo

12 years ago

Pulling for the US to win.

Always enjoy the format of each day, with the intensity of and nerves of each player on each shot.

William Cuebas

12 years ago

USA all The way.

Ryder to me is like an All-Star Game . You have the best from USA competing against the best from Europe. Here is to the US winning it all..

Ameer

12 years ago

The US will hopefully win and its nice to see a tournament where the whole ” its just a player against the course” thing gets thrown out the window!

Steve

12 years ago

I believe Europe will win and I love the Ryder Cuo because its nice to see all of the players really caring about a tournament

Bobtrumpet

12 years ago

USA.

I like the mixed formats, the team competition, the captain getting to choose some of the players, and the lack of prize money. (I’d guess there is some sponsor compensation along the way, but nothing from the event itself.)

(I also like the fact that Samuel Ryder didn’t take up golf until he was 50 and subsequently got fairly good at the game.)

SuperD

12 years ago

Despite my wishes I believe the European team will win. Year after year it seems they play more as a team than we do. On paper I believe the teams are pretty evenly matched but the emotional edge goes to Europe. Not to mention I believe they have the edge in Captains. Jose Maria is fiery and perfect for the Ryder Cup.

I love the Ryder Cup because for one time every other year the players are actually playing for something other than a paycheck or some sort of personal achievement. Professional golf has become so much about the money rather than the competition.

Super Tuna

12 years ago

Have to go with the Euro’s here. While the US will do well in the singles as they always do, the team spirit that the Euro’s has will see them build a big enough lead going into the singles that they’ll squeak out a victory.

The ryder cup is neat for the blind tactics. What order do you send guys out in, which guys can feed off the others, who can shut the crowd up early, who deals with the late pressure better. It’s all tactics from the captains and then it’s down to the players to execute as expected. Fascinatings to see the best plans work or be undone by an errant shot or two.

Tom Raville

12 years ago

The Americans”….Home course advantage

Phil Sudnik

12 years ago

USA
They will win because they have the depth of talent.

tider992010

12 years ago

USA, All the Way!!!!!!!!!! I was lucky enough to go to the event in Valhalla in Ky. It is the coolest event I have ever been too! Went to a golf match and a football game broke out. Did the wave around the 6th green when A.Kim beat Sergio. FUN, FUN, FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!

jump

12 years ago

I believe the USA will win, it’s on American soil, and the USA is beginning to understand that the Europeans take this event SERIOUSLY. I love the Ryder cup because , it’s man vs man. And your playing for your Country, forget the money.

Davide Mattucci

12 years ago

Europe will take, I’m afraid. They’re a strong side this year. Match play, especially singles, is what makes the Ryder Cup so special. Its the best format in golf and the national pride takes it over the top!

JBones

12 years ago

USA, USA, USA……….will win.

I love the Ryder Cup, because every two years I get to run around in only my US flag underwear chanting “USA, USA, USA” on the golf course.

RP Jacobs II

12 years ago

LMAO, Dude, I would actually pa money for a pic of that!!…

Fairways & Greens 4ever

Brian

12 years ago

I’d love for the U.S to win but I really think that Europe will win.

Been watching the Ryder cup since I was a kid and it brings back fond memories.

AJ

12 years ago

Europe will win this year.

The Ryder Cup is a great competition as there is a lot of additional components to the whole event.
– USA vs Europe
– Team captains and selections
– Tactics
– Team and single matches
– Tiger vs Rory (hope so)
– Old soldiers and rookies
Great dynamic and fantastic hype around the whole game.

Jon Randall

12 years ago

First, It’s currently Tuesday the 25th and unfortunately according to the article I have already missed this competition… “Runs from Tuesday 9/25 – Friday 9/21. Winner announced Monday 10/2.”

Alas, I will provide a 100% fact-based prediction of why team USA will win the 2012 Ryder Cup.

Keeg’s spitting, Dufner’s waggles, Furyk’s abundance of 5-hour energy to give his teammates, Dustin’s ability to grow a soul patch under his bottom lip, Zach’s uncanny ability to match his sunglasses to his outfit, Kucher’s patented “hovering” ball address, Phil’s claw/pencil grip, Brandt’s cool $11+ million prize money, Webb’s tongue sticking out after every shot, Stricker’s Payne Stewart award, Watson’s pink G20, and Tiger’s ability to burn holes through mere mortals with his eyes during interviews…

And why is the Ryder cup the most incredible golf tournament/sporting event/rivalry in the history of history?

Because it gives the golfers like us, who are addicted to the pursuit of perfection in a game that is incredibly futile, doesn’t pay us back for any of the time, money, or effort we put into it, who like dressing, talking, and acting like we know what we’re doing out there, when we don’t really have the slightest clue… the chance to pour our heart and soul into the game we love and the country we love at the exact same time.

GO USA!

Mike Mahoney

12 years ago

I think the US will win. I love the fact that the Ryder Cup is a team competition with multiple formats, and a match play event – not the typical 4 day medal play format. The added layer of strategy makes for a great event. I also love the rowdy home crowds, and the way that the players get caught up in it.

Phillip C

12 years ago

Team U.S.A. All the way!

I love the rider cup because it provides an opportunity to take jabs at my English boss!

Paul S

12 years ago

I wish I weren’t jumping on the bandwagon, but… USA! They’ve got both depth and experience, plus (and this is hard to say as a Green Bay Packer fan today) the 13th man. I love that the Ryder Cup brings an “outside the box” experience to golf for the players and us fans!

Not to mention, I could really use a new bunch of shafts for my new irons. KBS!

RP Jacobs II

12 years ago

If I don’t win ’em, I hope that you do.

Fairways & Greens 4ever

Joe G.

12 years ago

USA will take the cake this year, the stats say so. Believe in the stats!

Sol Thompson

12 years ago

I’m going to go with Europe. I love the rider cup because of the diverse play and interesting match ups that it brings every year. The rider cup, in my opinion is the Olympics of golf.

Ice

12 years ago

Unfortunately, I think Europe takes this one home. I like the Ryder Cup because it’s some of the best golf all 2 years.

Brian Kuznia

12 years ago

USA. As of late the US players have been surging in tournaments and I think this will translate well into the Ryder Cup.

Wes

12 years ago

USA! I love the Ryder Cup because of the strategy involved and match play!

TeamUSA012

12 years ago

Europe wins easily.

Denver Kuntz

12 years ago

USA !!! USA !!! USA !!!

Teun Liemburg

12 years ago

Europe will win, the Rydercup is the best event that had everything, the best players, tension, excitement, leisure, you name it the Ryder cup had it. What is there not to love?

kris

12 years ago

USA will win (despite my cheering for europe) b/c they’ve got the hotter players and DL3 gets to set up the course.

kris

12 years ago

I love the RC b/c every shot matters but one bad hole is easily forgotten b/c it has no influence on the next.

Chris Bomely

12 years ago

As a proud american and avid golf fan, I would love to say that America will run away with it. But unfortunately, I dont think that will be the case. I think Euro team has the right people to get the job done. My vote, Europe.

Brian

12 years ago

Europe. Their team is very strong, and has much more experience. I like this competition because it brings together two separate golf entities. They are vastly different if you watch the broadcasting of each tour. Europe is a much more relaxed environment. Even the anouncers tone is more dull.

Brian

12 years ago

USA will win it all, well because of the obvious of course, ping pong table bonding.

Bruno

12 years ago

I think usa is gonna win! And i love the rydercup because it’s team competition, it changes the tempo of the year its a nice change!

Tom

12 years ago

Europe….I feel like a traitor saying it, but I think it’s true.

I love the Ryder Cup because of the emotion that it brings and the way it effects the players, both positively and negatively. Further, seeing the crowds be that emotionally invested in the matches and influencing the outcome makes the Ryder Cup unique to any other event.

Hula_Rock

12 years ago

USA regains the cup, Think the fans get into the heads of the EUROS…

Mike yourell

12 years ago

US wins this year. Love the atmosphere of the event. There are no down days

John Erik Torsteinsen

12 years ago

Team USA will win this year… Simply because they are the best.

The Ryder Cup is always fun, and no matter who wins we are guaranteed exciting and first class golf ;)

John Loffler

12 years ago

My shaft choice would be the Tour 90 shafts tapered tip regular. As for Ryder Cup I think the US will win on home soil – most of their top players are in real form unlike a few of the Europeans. Also the course will disadvantage the home team less. Hope I’m wrong!

Douglas Moore

12 years ago

The US will win, at home, have the best players. Add in couples and love- win, win, win!!!!!

Kevin Hendren

12 years ago

Forgot why I live the Ryder cup.

Intense emotions, great competition and it is never over until late Sunday

Kevin Hendren

12 years ago

Winner – Europe
Player – Justin Rose
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Hellsing

12 years ago

Europe! I like it cause its not about the money, the sponsors or what equipment you play, it’s about pride, fairplay and team spirit.

John Erik Torsteinsen

12 years ago

Team USA will win this year…. Simply because they are the best!

Willie

12 years ago

The US will win, and my favorite part about the Ryder Cup is the team element of all these stars we normally see playing solo, and the national pride!

Travis

12 years ago

I think Europe will retain the cup and I love the Ryder Cup because you get to see these guys are usually competing in an individual sport now act as a team and cheer each other on.

Duncan Castles

12 years ago

Europe.
Why would you not love the Ryder Cup? It converts a sport for individuals into the ultimate team sport. Emotionally without parallel, and utterly absorbing viewing as multi millionaires play purely for victory.

Stanfielddc

12 years ago

USA will win, because we blanket the top of the leader board at the Majors.

BK in Wisconsin

12 years ago

USA all the way!!

I love the Ryder cup because A) I love seeing the USA vs and B) The different match formats are a nice break from the standard stroke play.

Tyk

12 years ago

USA! I love the Ryder Cup because I love the head to head competition. This is my favorite way to play and I wish we got to watch the best in the world play match play and 4-ball more often

Gary McCormick

12 years ago

I love the Ryder Cup because it’s something different from the usual “rich guys getting richer” pro tournament every weekend. I think that there;s too much emphasis placed on the importance of “teamwork” and the captain’s role, but I enjoy it for the variety.

USA all the way — our guys are all playing pretty well.

ping8153

12 years ago

I enjoy the Ryder Cup because of the format. I enjoy watching and playing match play, alternate shot (good way to lose a friend LOL) , and the team concept of USA vs Europe!!

I believe the USA will win this year, just a gut feeling but I think its our time!!!

Wannabegolfer67

12 years ago

My optimistic choice for the winner is the USA but I think it will be a close contest no matter who wins. As for some of the comments I have seen about home turf advantage, most of the European team play as much in the U.S. as they do anywhere so I don’t see a real advantage.
The patriotic team spirit from both teams is always encouraging and is one of my favorite reasons for watching but then to be honest I just love golf, I’d be watching whether it was the Ryder Cup or pretty much any other tournament being televised, PGA, LPGA or Web.com.

GO TEAM USA!!!!

daniel ekegren

12 years ago

Im gonna go with USA

Even though im from europe i think usa is gonna take it all. They have a lot of players who are in good form at the moment.

I like the ryder cup because its probably the most unique tournament and it brings out the best of everyone. We get to see shots that rarely happen and its fun to see how the players react on good shots

I would want thw KBS C taper stiff +

rookieblue7

12 years ago

US will win. Love the Ryder Cup because it’s old world, USA vs Europe, to prove superiority. Encompasses a nation’s pride.

Timo

12 years ago

USA! I love the Ryder Cup cause it’s about pride and honor!

Billy Rockow

12 years ago

I think the USA will bring it home. Having witnessed the 95 Ryder Cup @ Oak Hill I can firmly attest to the fact that there is no atmosphere quite like it. Great golf, great sportsmanship all followed by the most enthusiastic, knowledgeable fans there are. Memories I have of those 4 days will never, ever fade away!!

msp1404

12 years ago

USA will win because of home field advantage.

The reason I love the Ryder cup is becuase it is the most unique golf tournament in the world and it brings the most passion to the course whether it be the players or the fans and it brings a team mentality to an individual sport.

rickhigbee

12 years ago

USA all the way. Why? I’m a homer and always pull for the home team. I love team sports and golf and the Ryder cup is the perfect mixture of both!

Brendan Hogan

12 years ago

USA!! I like watching the Ryder Cup because its golf as a team. Each player isn’t playing for themselves anymore and their own paycheck, but their teammates and the millions and millions of people in the US or Europe. You get to see a side of the pros that you may never have seen before.

Juan

12 years ago

Europe should get this one… Luke Donald´s game looks to be on a positive trend to help an already very strong squad.

The best of the best, head to head, match play…. as good as it gets!!!!!! No other plan for this weekend. It´s Ryder Cup time baby!!!!!!

Adam Berger

12 years ago

I think you will see the US win and this year will be much like the war on the shore where it comes down to the very end! I would want the KBS Tours XS or KBS C Taper Stiff +

sparnar

12 years ago

I am supporting europe this time around, as i actually lived in the UK for two years.

I really hope DL3 and Olazabal have made a deal behind the scenes to have Tiger and Rory match up. That would be a cracker!

Even if we don’t get to see them go head to head, it will still be a great event to watch.

Kayvon

12 years ago

US should win on account of some home cooking, if nothing else.
Also, mind the dates for the contest. Should extend to 9/28, I reckon.

mike moldenhauer

12 years ago

USA with their putting wins the Cup, so long as they can drive the ball in the fairway. U-S-A!

peter willis

12 years ago

I think europe will take the cup again.

But will be close. So many top rated players It going to be a good one to watch….

MG

12 years ago

This is a no brainer…USA will win!!! I love the Ryder Cup because I can watch just about anything if I can root for the US to win. Since I love watching golf to begin with, combining it with the US makes it a must watch. Also, I always root for Mickelson to win so it is nice being able to root for a bunch of players instead of just one guy.

stevenhw8

12 years ago

I’ll go with USA.
This is just the best of the best! Throw all the top-ranked players in a pot, stir and shake and BOOM! You got some sick match-ups!
And hopefully, they’ll give us the match of the titans: Tiger vs Rory! Go Tiger!

Tyler Jay Moore

12 years ago

USA! – Ryder Cup is always emotional and brings out so much excitement and passion out of the golfers that you normally don’t see.

Nolan Trudeau

12 years ago

I think Team U.S.A. will come out on top.
The Ryder Cup is the one event of the year i must watch on tv. The competetiveness and the history between U.S.A. and the Europeans is what makes the Ryder Cup what it is. There is no golf event more exciting to watch. The way the teammates interact and play together is never shown in any other golf event.

paul g.

12 years ago

usa. looks like a fun time.

Justin

12 years ago

I think Europe will take the Cup again this year…

I love watching the different formats and the team aspect that we never get to see. It is fun watching these guys battle for their country! Go USA! I hope my prediction is wrong!

Golfer Burnz

12 years ago

U.S.A. – U.S.A.!! Love the coordinated outfits and nationalistic pride and the exuberant celebration. Oh yeah, and the shotmaking.

hckymeyer

12 years ago

Gotta go with U.S.A.!!!

I love the Ryder Cup because it’s a different format than we see everyday. It’s nice to have some different types of events and I love watching match play and team based golf.

RLowe Hokie

12 years ago

The U.S. has to win…right?

The best part of the Ryder Cup is 1) the camaraderie, 2) the “home field” advantage, and 3) the sometimes hideous clothing choices.

Brad Kerr

12 years ago

I think team Europe is going to take it this year. It’s going to be a tight battle but it’s my gut feeling.

The Ryder cup is great because each match is it’s own competition. Each shot of each individual golfer has more of an affect on the outcome of the match rather than in a typical tournament seeing someone in 12th place hit an approach shot that really will not have much affect on the outcome of the tournament. It’s constant excitement, or a constant pit in your stomach due to being nervous. It is like baseball or hockey playoffs condensed into 3 days with the addition of national pride.

Ben

12 years ago

I will go for a USA win (only because its here).

Why I love the Ryder Cup: Well this year is especially great for me. I was born in England, but now live in Chicago. I am a former caddie at Medinah and I am going on Saturday. To see the battle of these to great regions will be amazing.

mybluc4

12 years ago

The U.S. should win if, and this is a big if, they can really work as a team like the Euros seem to do.
Ryder Cup is simply the epitome of competition. For professional golf, it’s a rare moment to enjoy the sport in a team competition vs. mano y mano.

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