Can Jason Day compete in the Ryder Cup for the US?

[Oz Max]

Jason Day is married to a US Citizen and lives in the US. One would assume he's either already a dual citizen or in the process of becoming a dual citizen. If/when he becomes a citizen playing in the president's cup would be a conflict but the Ryder Cup should be open game right?

Mmm, won't happen but nice try though! However you can have Geoff Ogilvy, he lives in the US too...

[Scotsclaff]

US team not strong enough then?

[skydog]

Probably half of the European side are naturalized US citizens for tax reasons (and the other half will be). It's because you guys don't pay any taxes, or have a social security system and look after the poor like we do in Europe. Most pro golfers, like most millionaires, seem to become Republicans as soon as they buy their first home.

Wow, I don't know where to start with this one, but I won't bother. Something tells me it won't do any good...

[brian6035]

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Originally Posted by brian6035

Jason Day is married to a US Citizen and lives in the US. One would assume he's either already a dual citizen or in the process of becoming a dual citizen. If/when he becomes a citizen playing in the president's cup would be a conflict but the Ryder Cup should be open game right?

US team not strong enough then?

We have 5 of the top 10 and 26 of the top 50 and the best amatuer. I think we'll be alright. But Day has clearly taken a liking to American culture. A huge american football fan, married a country girl. Wouldn't be surprised if he wanted to play for us in the Ryder Cup regardless of what the old article above says...

[Shorty]

Wouldn't be surprised if he wanted to play for us in the Ryder Cup regardless of what the old article above says...

Are you for real?

It would be the most surprising and shocking thing in golf in a century.

It will not happen.

[mvmac]

Wouldn't be surprised if he wanted to play for us in the Ryder Cup regardless of what the old article above says...

I think your comment would surprise him

[nevets88]

Wouldn't be surprised if he wanted to play for us in the Ryder Cup regardless of what the old article above says...

You're vastly overestimating the power and influence of US cultural hegemony. I'm American and I'd boo Jason Day if he plays for the US in the RC. And I'd bet his caddy would Nancy Kerrigan him w/a 9 iron if he even seriously entertained the thought. The cumulative laser death stares from Australia alone would zap him away before he leaves the first tee.

[MSchott]

You're vastly overestimating the power and influence of US cultural hegemony. I'm American and I'd boo Jason Day if he plays for the US in the RC. And I'd bet his caddy would Nancy Kerrigan him w/a 9 iron if he even seriously entertained the thought. The cumulative laser death stares from Australia alone would zap him away before he leaves the first tee.

It's incredibly unlikely that he'd ever play on the US Ryder Cup team even if eligible but if he did I sure as hell would root for him. I can't believe you'd boo him if you are a US citizen. You'd root against your own team?

[Shorty]

It's incredibly unlikely that he'd ever play on the US Ryder Cup team

No. It is 100% not going to happen. It is not any degree of "unlikely".

[nevets88]

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Originally Posted by nevets88

You're vastly overestimating the power and influence of US cultural hegemony. I'm American and I'd boo Jason Day if he plays for the US in the RC. And I'd bet his caddy would Nancy Kerrigan him w/a 9 iron if he even seriously entertained the thought. The cumulative laser death stares from Australia alone would zap him away before he leaves the first tee.

It's incredibly unlikely that he'd ever play on the US Ryder Cup team even if eligible but if he did I sure as hell would root for him. I can't believe you'd boo him if you are a US citizen. You'd root against your own team?

I meant it figuratively, trying to be a mix of rhetorical and amusing and falling flat on my face. Bleh.