USA wins Ryder Cup!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[heyscuba]

USA wins on Furyks conceded par putt,...

Great golf,... watched every stroke,...

Your thoughts,...

[bogeyhitter25]

I couldn't stop smiling. I didn't see all of Anthony Kim play, but I wish I did. He's going to be a amazing player in the next couple of years.

[iacas]

As I said in the live blog, I'd have "let" Furyk putt it. It seemed to be all of two feet (but not much more than that, if anything). I don't know - I just think it'd be an awesome feeling to tap in for the win - a better feeling than picking up your coin or having it handed to you.

The U.S. played inspired golf. Kudos to them.

[Mr Eagle]

Well played America
Roll on 2010 Celtic Manor

[Uthinkso]

AK was on fire, but Sergio wasn't playing his best golf.

Boo Weekley was the the most dynamic player, and certainly the most entertaining out there. The riding the driver like a horse was a bit much, but all in good fun.

Some risks taken on the rookies by Azinger that paid off big dividends. USA USA USA

[Guest]

USA wins on Furyks conceded par putt,...

Hmmm - First time they've won in 9 years and Tiger Woods wasn't on the team. Maybe Tiger can take a hint. He's obviously not a team player so perhaps the next time they play the Ryder Cup ,he will not be offended if they don't ask him to play. Golffinger

[dornoch]

Whew! A total team effort by Team USA. Inpired shot making for stretches by both teams. Obvious to say, but it's going to be a lot more fun dissecting a win then a blowout loss.

Just savor this moment, cause for the US it has been a long time between drinks.

[Chilli Dipper]

Nick Faldo's decision to put his best players on the front and back of his Sunday lineup is what ultimately cost Europe the cup. In spite of Anthony Kim's lashing of Sergio Garcia, the top of the European order did their job early. Paul Casey fought back to halve his match with Hunter Mahan, and Robert Karlsson and Justin Rose both won their matches handily.

Unfortunately, the Europeans had no answer to their opponents in the next three matches and the overwhelming fan support that followed them. Kenny Perry played as if his legacy was on the line (and it was) and never trailed against Henrik Stenson. Boo Weekley was riding the bull on the first tee, but was all business after losing the second hole against Oliver Wilson. J.B. Holmes versus Soren Hansen was a back-and-forth battle for the ages, but there was no way that the crowd would let J.B. fail, and there was no way he was going to let them down. Furyk's win was merely a formality; after the three matches preceding his against Miguel Angel Jimenez, there was no way the Europeans were going to come back.

[NBGC]

Hmmm - First time they've won in 9 years and Tiger Woods wasn't on the team. Maybe Tiger can take a hint. He's obviously not a team player so perhaps the next time they play the Ryder Cup ,he will not be offended if they don't ask him to play.

Are you friggin nuts? How is TW not a team player? Granted, he may not be pleased with playing better ball in the morning matches, but if you think not having the worlds best player in 4 ball and singles helps, you need to head to detox asap. TW's is an incredible match player.

They won because Europe didn't have the best team on the field, and the big guns they did have did not produce. Not because TW was not there.

[heyscuba]

Hmmm - First time they've won in 9 years and Tiger Woods wasn't on the team. Maybe Tiger can take a hint. He's obviously not a team player so perhaps the next time they play the Ryder Cup ,he will not be offended if they don't ask him to play.

With all due respect,... that's ridiculous what you just said,...

No way Tiger was the reason why we lost all those in a row, the same as it wasn't all Tiger fault when we won when he was on the team,... It's a 12 man team,... Tiger can't make you or break you,... Tiger is the best player in the world, no golf team anywhere in the world would reject him as a member,... not a chance,...

[MSDOGS1976]

Great to win this thing for a change. Looks like Kenny Perry got his "major". Boy, both teams made this course look easy.

[iacas]

Great to win this thing for a change. Looks like Kenny Perry got his "major". Boy, both teams made this course look easy.

The setup had a lot to do with that, too. Augusta National could learn a thing or two about creating excitement by letting people get birdies for good shots, eh?

[MSDOGS1976]

The setup had a lot to do with that, too. Augusta National could learn a thing or two about creating excitement by letting people get birdies for good shots, eh?

Yes they could. They have become so obsessed with protecting par that you just don't see the excitement on the back 9 anymore. Maybe the new tees they are building well help perk up the weekends.

[CG031]

I'm really proud of this group. Played with a lot more heart IMO and the home crowd helped a lot too. This was a great group, and I think Azinger was a terrific captain.

[Fat Slice]

One thing bugged me. Mahan nailed the amazing putt on 17 - that was worth exactly 1/2 point. He then proceeded to NOT play it safe and drove into the hazard on 18. That cost us exactly 1/2 point. I would have *really* preferred a safe drive aimed at the right edge of the bunker. Oh well.

[iacas]

One thing bugged me. Mahan nailed the amazing putt on 17 - that was worth exactly 1/2 point. He then proceeded to NOT play it safe and drove into the hazard on 18. That cost us exactly 1/2 point. I would have *really* preferred a safe drive aimed at the right edge of the bunker. Oh well.

... with a 3-wood. At least, that's what I said in the live blog. Yeah, that was a pretty piss-poor drive, and at the time he did it, the matches were absolutely nowhere near wrapped up. That half point could have been costly.

But hey, we're looking back and making judgements. His half was enough to get it done in the end, and the U.S. team won 7½ of the 12 possible singles points.

[Walther]

Just got back from the show - Team USA really put their hearts into today! You should have seen how fired up all the rookies were... When Mahan sunk that putt on 17... When JB hit that drive and wedge to two feet. It was fun to see Azinger and AK leading the cheers

[BASHERBAKER69]

The setup had a lot to do with that, too. Augusta National could learn a thing or two about creating excitement by letting people get birdies for good shots, eh?

Congrats to the Americans, naturally. In all fairness though, i was a little disappointed with the condition of the course in areas- it looked a little worn, but thats probably to do with the weather conditions last week.

I believe the Augusta course committee will continue to be stubborn in their course layout and policy for the 2009 tournament. Personally, Im with them, make the course tough, encourage strategy, and punish mistakes!