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I'm looking for Tiger to make a huge reversal of his previous Ryder Cup performances. Maybe it is because I think the guy is in a mental state right now that he actually refuses to lose. Maybe it's because I know he won't have to be paired with Phil (obviously a bad combination) or because I think he and Furyk make such a good team.

Whatever the reason, I look forward to seeing Tiger take charge and become an emotional (and points) leader in this years Ryder Cup.
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I hope you're right. I hope Tiger can take that "Major Mentality" into the Ryder Cup. So far I haven't seen the single minded focus that is Tiger Woods in the Ryder Cup. Maybe the fact that he is well on his way to that magic #18 that he can focus on match play again. Hopefully the likes of a Robert Karlsson will not dispatch of our best players with ease.

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He took the rookies out to dinner the Friday of the Bridgestone. That's a nice bonding move that might help the team. Sounds like he's taking a leadership role. Of course, I think all of the "rookies" are older than he is.

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Heh. Good point. But I think Tiger is going to step it up at the Ryder Cup, for once.

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I'm looking for Tiger to make a huge reversal of his previous Ryder Cup performances. Maybe it is because I think the guy is in a mental state right now that he actually refuses to lose. Maybe it's because I know he won't have to be paired with Phil (obviously a bad combination) or because I think he and Furyk make such a good team.

Good luck with your hopes here on this one. Tiger plays for himself and does not take to the team concept. He plays poorly in these matches and will probably do so again!

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Tiger plays for himself and does not take to the team concept.

What? Play for himself? If he only plays for himself he wouldn't even be in an event remotely close to the Ryder Cup.

I suppose when he took the rookies out to dinner last Friday it was just for himself...and when he was on of the first Americans to run (a bit early) onto the green after Leonard sunk his putt he was doing it for himself. Come on. Tiger might not be the most affable person out there, but he wants to win more than anyone else.
He plays poorly in these matches and will probably do so again!

Uh, well, so do all the other American players. The 'seasoned' vets like Mickelson and Furyk all have marginal records in this event. Toms, DiMarco and Verplank are better, but that's only with one or two years under their belt.

Maybe you think he's not a team player because his "team" record is no that great in the Ryder Cup. His singles record is 3-1-1, but when he is relying on someone else, it drops off. I'm sure it's because he's not a good partner...I know I wouldn't want Tiger.

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Good luck with your hopes here on this one. Tiger plays for himself and does not take to the team concept. He plays poorly in these matches and will probably do so again!

There is no validity in that comment.

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I'm not sure Tiger will reverse his past fortunes in the Ryder Cup or not, but the United States won't win unless they get 3 or 4 points from the world's #1. They need every little bit they can get.

Tiger seems to be a different person than he was two years ago. I think he has taken a leadership role this time around, and that's definitely a good thing.

I just hope he keeps the driver in the bag during foursome competition.

By the way, read my Thrash Talk when it's published this morning. It actually goes along nicely with this topic.
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there is NO WAY anyone wants to paired with Tiger in alternate shot formats. While Tiger can pull off the get out of jail shots on his wayward drives, I'm pretty sure few others can. Maybe the 5wood will produce a more compatable partner this time around.

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there is NO WAY anyone wants to paired with Tiger in alternate shot formats. While Tiger can pull off the get out of jail shots on his wayward drives, I'm pretty sure few others can. Maybe the 5wood will produce a more compatable partner this time around.

Ok. You can have Brett Wetterich.

I'll take Tiger.

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I reckon he will be the man who makes the big difference for the USA...being a leader and showing the others how it is done.

He just has a look about him at the moment, a look that that says " no one is better at this game than me, and I am going to prove it"

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NC Golfer wrote:

Quote: Originally Posted by Madriver there is NO WAY anyone wants to paired with Tiger in alternate shot formats. While Tiger can pull off the get out of jail shots on his wayward drives, I'm pretty sure few others can. Maybe the 5wood will produce a more compatable partner this time around. Ok. You can have Brett Wetterich. I'll take Tiger.

...point taken...but in alternate shot I would be more inclined to want a Fred Funk type for a partner. Tigers game is such a different game than anyone else that I don't think it's compatible with anyone else. Therefore a tough partner for anyone paired with him.


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I think Jim Furyk, if Lehman goes that route which I think he will, will do fantastic with Woods as his partner. Furyk is one of the best ball strikers on tour, and hes been atop the leaderboard all year long.
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...point taken...but in alternate shot I would be more inclined to want a Fred Funk type for a partner. Tigers game is such a different game than anyone else that I don't think it's compatible with anyone else. Therefore a tough partner for anyone paired with him.

I only agree with you somewhat. You need someone that won't "Tiger" watch all day. I don't think it has anything to do with "compatibility" of games.

Golf is played one shot at a time. It doesn't matter how the ball got there or who hit it. Tiger's partner needs to focus on that. That's why Tiger will have Furyk or DiMarco as his partner...they are both extremely strong between the ears.

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there is NO WAY anyone wants to paired with Tiger in alternate shot formats. While Tiger can pull off the get out of jail shots on his wayward drives, I'm pretty sure few others can. Maybe the 5wood will produce a more compatable partner this time around.

If I'm not mistaken, this is a shorter course, set up by Europe to "disable" the bomber American length off the tee. Granted, it will still be long enough to need driver some times for Tiger, but not as necesary as usual. I think Furyk will be OK from the fairway 30-70 yards back of his usual position as he is one of the best iron players on the planet.

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I hope Tiger and Phil use driver on every single hole. And they both go for every risk-reward shot possible. Especially those ones out of the rough from 250 with a 3-wood, under trees, over some more etc etc etc...!!!!

And Tom, please pair Phil with Tiger again - please??

Oh yeah GO EUROPE..!!!!

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