Corey's Choice

[Shanks A Million]

This is a tough one, but Corey is a bright guy, and I feel he's got a good head on his shoulders.

Here's the team so far:

Phil Mickelson***
Hunter Mahan**
Bubba Watson*
Jim Furyk**
Steve Stricker**
Dustin Johnson*
Jeff Overton
Matt Kuchar*

Here's the "enemy" (or your team, depending on where you live).

Lee Westwood*
Rory McIlroy*
Martin Kaymer*, ***
Graeme McDowell*, ***
Ian Poulter*
Ross Fisher*
Francesco Molinari
Peter Hanson**
Miguel Ángel Jiménez**
Luke Donald*
Edoardo Molinari**
Padraig Harrington

* = Won once this year
** = Won twice this year
*** = Won major this year

Now, so far, the Europeans have a lot more stars next to their names. The Americans 10 wins between the 8 of them. The 12 Europeans have 15 wins among them. So, tell me, who does Corey pick to level that field?

[James_Black]

Why isn't there stars next to Harrington's name?

When is pavin choosing the rest of the team?

[golfro]

If I was pavin, here would be my picks:

Tiger, Cink, Zach Johnson, Bo Van Pelt.

As for Europe, I think CMont made the right choices. Having both the Molinari brothers is a great assett for the team, Paddy is a given (i'd pick him over Rose any day), and i'm nto holding my breath for Luke Donald but his front nine round 4 Barclays are amazing. If he can play liek that, great pick.

[Shanks A Million]

  James_Black said:

Why isn't there stars next to Harrington's name?

He didn't win this year.

After the Deutche Bank. Personally, I like Tiger, Zach Johnson, Anthony Kim, and J.B. Holmes. J.B. plays his ass off when he's pumped, and AK and Tiger together? Forget about it. Those two are awesome together. I also feel Kevin Na is underrated in general, and Ryan Moore may be a good pick. Fowler is good, but a bit too wild.

[golfro]

  Shanks A Million said:

He didn't win this year.

I like AK as much as the next guy and I can really appreciate his dedication to getting on the Ryders Cup this year despite his injury...but man, his recent play has made it so much harder to pick him. I think he's just gotta play more and more and hopefully get his game back in gear at the Deutche Bank.

[becksfan2185]

If I were Pavin, my picks would be:
Tiger
Zach Johnson
Nick Watney
Cink

He's already got guys like Watson, Overton, and Kuchar who are hot right now and played well of late to get in... I'd stick to some vets and consistant top ranked world players to round it out.

[imtomtomim]

Yeah, I love AK's game, but it's not there. It's too bad he didn't have time to get back and get ready.

[max power]

Glover, Johnson, Woods, Cink. Reluctantly pass over A.K. because he hasn't played the same since the injury.

[kafka01]

  None said:

Now, so far, the Europeans have a lot more stars next to their names....... So, tell me, who does Corey pick to level that field?

Tiger*************************************************************************************************************************** *****************************************************

BTW - as far as Kuchars season went, i´m convinced he will have a very solid Ryder Cup

[TourSpoon]

Short list for me.....

Woods
Fowler
Barnes
Verplank (cause I like him)
Leonard (to play crafty veteran who never gives up)
Johnson

[Chris223]

I wouldn't pick AK because as others have said, he hasn't gotten his form back yet. Fowler I think is still a bit to young, 2 more years will do him good. He's going to be a phenomenal talent once he puts every piece together.

Barnes started off the season well seemed like he was on top of the leaderboard every week but lately idk, haven't seen much of him on TV.

[Radford Wooly]

Woods, Cink, Fowler and AK. To me the only wild card is Fowler. Woods, Cink and AK are veterans and will rise to the occassion. Fowler is the future, so they should get him some experience now. If not AK, I would go with Johnson for sure.

[newtogolf]

If Woods does well these next few weeks I'd have him on the team, but otherwise he's a risky pick right now given his inconsistency. It doesn't appear he's worked out his new swing with his driver yet either.

[jldavis73]

Throw AK in there. Enthusiasm is contagious. Holmes, I'm a fan so I think he'd be great, and he's played well this year, just no wins. Glover, nah, not played very well this year. Zach Johnson is money. Tiger, if he improves a little more and actually cares...still wouldn't be as entertaining as Fowler.

[wrx_junki]

Corey will pick Tiger so that's one spot gone. It would be tough for AK to get in unless he makes the cut this week and stay in contention on the weekend. Zach Johnson is always a solid pick IMO.

[heyscuba]

  James_Black said:

When is pavin choosing the rest of the team?

Sept. 7th I heard,....

[Clambake]

  newtogolf said:

If Woods does well these next few weeks I'd have him on the team, but otherwise he's a risky pick right now given his inconsistency.

Yeah, he only led the filed in driving accuracy at the Barclays with 78.6% in the fairway. What a hack.

[jldavis73]

  Clambake said:

Yeah, he only led the filed in driving accuracy at the Barclays with 78.6% in the fairway. What a hack.

Statistics can be deceptive. How many times did he hit driver? Bottom line, regardless of fairways hit, GIR, putts, etc.: how is he finishing? While we do hold him to a ridiculously high standard, it is one he set. I actually think he will get beat up a little if he makes the squad. And I'll love it.