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2016 Ryder Cup - Hazeltine (1 Viewer)
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Judge Smails
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Not going. Couldn't work out hotels etc and thought I'd be solo on Friday. I'm going Monday and will be going to the Vikings MNF instead. I'll probably regret not making it..the moops said:
Apple Jack
Footballguy
I generally don't have any interest in going to tournaments even when it's perfect in terms of free, parking, food, open bar, good hospitality location, etc, but if the Ryder Cup comes to town, you have to go.
Johnny Bing
Footballguy
For those of you who have attended the practice rounds, where is the best place to position yourself if you didn't want to follow one pair of golfers on Sunday?
mphtrilogy
Footballguy
Enjoy guys.
Hoping to Land tix when it hits The Black in a few years...
Hoping to Land tix when it hits The Black in a few years...
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Danny Willett's brother rant on US fans
“For the Americans to stand a chance of winning, they need their baying mob of imbeciles to caress their egos every step of the way. Like one of those brainless bastards from your childhood, the one that pulled down your shorts during the school’s Christmas assembly . . . they only have the courage to keg you if they’re backed up by a giggling group of reprobates. Team Europe needs to shut those groupies up.”
“They need to silence the pudgy, basement-dwelling, irritants, stuffed on cookie dough and … beer, pausing between mouthfuls of hotdog so they can scream ‘Baba booey’ until their jelly faces turn red.”
“They need to stun the angry, unwashed, Make America Great Again swarm, desperately gripping their concealed-carry compensators and belting out a mini-erection inducing ‘mashed potato,’ hoping to impress their cousin.”
“They need to smash the obnoxious dads, with their shiny teeth, Lego man hair, medicated ex-wives, and resentful children. Squeezed into their cargo shorts and boating shoes, they’ll bellow ‘get in the hole’ whilst high-fiving all the other members of the Dentists’ Big Game Hunt Society.”
“Team Europe need to silence these cretins quickly."
“For the Americans to stand a chance of winning, they need their baying mob of imbeciles to caress their egos every step of the way. Like one of those brainless bastards from your childhood, the one that pulled down your shorts during the school’s Christmas assembly . . . they only have the courage to keg you if they’re backed up by a giggling group of reprobates. Team Europe needs to shut those groupies up.”
“They need to silence the pudgy, basement-dwelling, irritants, stuffed on cookie dough and … beer, pausing between mouthfuls of hotdog so they can scream ‘Baba booey’ until their jelly faces turn red.”
“They need to stun the angry, unwashed, Make America Great Again swarm, desperately gripping their concealed-carry compensators and belting out a mini-erection inducing ‘mashed potato,’ hoping to impress their cousin.”
“They need to smash the obnoxious dads, with their shiny teeth, Lego man hair, medicated ex-wives, and resentful children. Squeezed into their cargo shorts and boating shoes, they’ll bellow ‘get in the hole’ whilst high-fiving all the other members of the Dentists’ Big Game Hunt Society.”
“Team Europe need to silence these cretins quickly."
Jayrok
Footballguy
Yikes. Well, except for his berating of the inevitable cries of "BABA BOOEY" and "MASHED POTATO" and the all-time worst, "GET IN THE HOLE!", all of which I detest and wish would die a quick death... I don't think I care much for Mr. Willett's tone.
I wonder how Danny feels about his bro's comments. Wouldn't surprise me if he hears a few of "SHEPHERD'S PIE!" or "SPOTTED ****!" during his back swing.
I wonder how Danny feels about his bro's comments. Wouldn't surprise me if he hears a few of "SHEPHERD'S PIE!" or "SPOTTED ****!" during his back swing.
Baloney Sandwich
Footballguy
Pretty good rantDanny Willett's brother rant on US fans
“For the Americans to stand a chance of winning, they need their baying mob of imbeciles to caress their egos every step of the way. Like one of those brainless bastards from your childhood, the one that pulled down your shorts during the school’s Christmas assembly . . . they only have the courage to keg you if they’re backed up by a giggling group of reprobates. Team Europe needs to shut those groupies up.”
“They need to silence the pudgy, basement-dwelling, irritants, stuffed on cookie dough and … beer, pausing between mouthfuls of hotdog so they can scream ‘Baba booey’ until their jelly faces turn red.”
“They need to stun the angry, unwashed, Make America Great Again swarm, desperately gripping their concealed-carry compensators and belting out a mini-erection inducing ‘mashed potato,’ hoping to impress their cousin.”
“They need to smash the obnoxious dads, with their shiny teeth, Lego man hair, medicated ex-wives, and resentful children. Squeezed into their cargo shorts and boating shoes, they’ll bellow ‘get in the hole’ whilst high-fiving all the other members of the Dentists’ Big Game Hunt Society.”
“Team Europe need to silence these cretins quickly."
Nice little debate on Golf Channel
"OK, well, I know you’re never wrong. I understand that" - David Duval
"OK, well, I know you’re never wrong. I understand that" - David Duval
gump
Footballguy
Not sure why he would get so aggressive...Clarke's comments for example about the 'committee' or whatever were funny...this gets a little more personal. I'm sure Danny doesn't like it.
Jayrok
Footballguy
I would think Danny, and the rest of the team/coaches for that matter, wouldn't want any extra attention the comments may bring. Or maybe it was all tongue in cheek. Danny Willett is known for having a terrific sense of humor, they say.
Judge Smails
Footballguy
Great overview on the Golf Channel re Euro's dominance. Chamblee and Nobilo said # of factors, including shrinking the # of points (Euros are not as strong top to bottom so having several players sit out benefits them), expanding countries included, etc. But it's also the mentality they've built as the underdogs. They play loose as if nothing to lose. They weren't expected to win. I agree with all of that. And then Davis Love comes out and says greatest team ever assembled. Why? Just keep your mouth shut and let your team play. Instead he puts more pressure on them.
Apple Jack
Footballguy
Danny Willett's brother rant on US fans
“For the Americans to stand a chance of winning, they need their baying mob of imbeciles to caress their egos every step of the way. Like one of those brainless bastards from your childhood, the one that pulled down your shorts during the school’s Christmas assembly . . . they only have the courage to keg you if they’re backed up by a giggling group of reprobates. Team Europe needs to shut those groupies up.”
“They need to silence the pudgy, basement-dwelling, irritants, stuffed on cookie dough and … beer, pausing between mouthfuls of hotdog so they can scream ‘Baba booey’ until their jelly faces turn red.”
“They need to stun the angry, unwashed, Make America Great Again swarm, desperately gripping their concealed-carry compensators and belting out a mini-erection inducing ‘mashed potato,’ hoping to impress their cousin.”
“They need to smash the obnoxious dads, with their shiny teeth, Lego man hair, medicated ex-wives, and resentful children. Squeezed into their cargo shorts and boating shoes, they’ll bellow ‘get in the hole’ whilst high-fiving all the other members of the Dentists’ Big Game Hunt Society.”
“Team Europe need to silence these cretins quickly."
Yep.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
My buddy said it took 1.5hrs from getting in line at hazeltine to getting to his car at Canterbury. Ouch.
the moops
Footballguy
Took my folks 2.5 hours yesterday. Then an hour in rush hour traffic to get back into the city. Ugh
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
I wonder if it's faster taking the bus from downtown. Has to be, right?
mr roboto
Footballguy
Yeah if you can get a shuttle from anywhere other that Canterbury id suggest it.
I have a SWT hang tag to park at Chanhassen HS (which is like .5 miles from course). We shall see this morning.
I live about 6 miles from the course. The last 5 days I've heard multiple helicopters flying low overhead, loud, until very late at night. Never heard one before here.
mr roboto
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heckmanm
Footballguy
whoknew
Footballguy
Kind of hard to argue with that.Danny Willett's brother rant on US fans
“For the Americans to stand a chance of winning, they need their baying mob of imbeciles to caress their egos every step of the way. Like one of those brainless bastards from your childhood, the one that pulled down your shorts during the school’s Christmas assembly . . . they only have the courage to keg you if they’re backed up by a giggling group of reprobates. Team Europe needs to shut those groupies up.”
“They need to silence the pudgy, basement-dwelling, irritants, stuffed on cookie dough and … beer, pausing between mouthfuls of hotdog so they can scream ‘Baba booey’ until their jelly faces turn red.”
“They need to stun the angry, unwashed, Make America Great Again swarm, desperately gripping their concealed-carry compensators and belting out a mini-erection inducing ‘mashed potato,’ hoping to impress their cousin.”
“They need to smash the obnoxious dads, with their shiny teeth, Lego man hair, medicated ex-wives, and resentful children. Squeezed into their cargo shorts and boating shoes, they’ll bellow ‘get in the hole’ whilst high-fiving all the other members of the Dentists’ Big Game Hunt Society.”
“Team Europe need to silence these cretins quickly."
Though he did forget "LA CHEESERIE!"
Johnny Bing
Footballguy
Typically they are released after the opening ceremony, which is today from 4:00 to 4:50 CST.
Apple Jack
Footballguy
Does General Mills make Ovaltine? And did they build Hazeltine and name it for a failed Hazelnut Ovaltine product?
Apple Jack
Footballguy
Those opening ceremonies look brutal. Like everybody there would rather be anywhere else.
Johnny Bing
Footballguy
Let us know how the SWT hang tag works out if it is better than Canterbury. I imagine it will be but curious how long it takes once you get parked to get to the course. TIA
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Bought my bus pass. $20 round trip, which includes connecting routes. Considering there's a park & ride about a half mile from my house, seems a no brainer.
Peyton Marino
Footballguy
Buzzbait
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Take it with a grain of salt but according to this article yes. They believe it's a relatively weak Euro team.
Ranking the 24 Ryder Cup players
joker
Footballguy
I was there yesterday and we had no issues at all getting from Canterbury to Hazeltine, and then back. We also parked in the main lot at Canterbury, though (didn't take an immediate right when you turn into Canterbury), and the main area had at least 20 metal detectors vs the 3 they had at the first lot. It was pretty smooth - as soon as the bus was full the doors closed and the bus took off. Same thing at the high school - the bus took about five minutes to load an we were on our way. There's nothing that can be done about the rush hour traffic, but we knew that going in.
My bro-in-law was in town for it as well, and he and his buddies took a city bus that dropped them right off at the high school and picked them up again when they were finished.
My bro-in-law was in town for it as well, and he and his buddies took a city bus that dropped them right off at the high school and picked them up again when they were finished.
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JaxBill
Footballguy
I don't know if it's weaker but they definitely have a number of first time Ryder Cup players.
gump
Footballguy
2. Dustin Johnson (United States): I would pay exorbitant sums of money to watch D.J. vs. Rory in singles for the trophy on Sunday afternoon. All of my money. Just take it all.
Johnny Rock
Footballguy
Going back to the Canterbury parking lot is not fun at the end of the day. But at least you keep moving along the serpentine ropes and don't have to stand still. It is what it is.
I haven't seen a line to get on local transit yet. Clearly the best option imo.
On Tuesday we rolled in later and the line to go through security was 1/2 mile long by the grass lot. Wednesday - no line. I talked to the same officer both days and he said that on Tuesday their generator was down so they were manually wanding people. Total cluster. But we weren't wanded. They had us walk through; it was probably just a decoy at that point. By Wednesday that was fixed.
They called in extra buses on short notice Tuesday and our driver at the end of the day said he hadn't had a break all day. Supposed to have a 2 hour lunch but it didn't happen. Felt bad for the guy.
If you're in a grandstand they have the ticket system where you can leave and you have 30 minutes to return with your stub to get back in. Since there's so few groups on the course they believe it's best. Problem is there is barely any turnover in seats. Just be aware.
One of the problems with this is how they divvied up the Marshal jobs. A lot of people out there have no business being a Marshal. 65+ year-old ladies that are trying to do crowd control when all they wanted to do was attend for "free" - free in this case means spending $250 to be a volunteer which gets you a Polo jacket retailing for $200, a shirt and a cap. Seriously, one cool Marshal we talked to said he doesn't know why some of these people volunteer because the able-bodied workers end up doing the slacker's jobs too. He said some volunteers have to take a break 1/2 way on their way out to a fairway position. It was the same way at the PGA here both times. Clueless.
Weather keeps getting better and Fri/Sat/Sun looks fabulous.
USA! USA! USA!
I haven't seen a line to get on local transit yet. Clearly the best option imo.
On Tuesday we rolled in later and the line to go through security was 1/2 mile long by the grass lot. Wednesday - no line. I talked to the same officer both days and he said that on Tuesday their generator was down so they were manually wanding people. Total cluster. But we weren't wanded. They had us walk through; it was probably just a decoy at that point. By Wednesday that was fixed.
They called in extra buses on short notice Tuesday and our driver at the end of the day said he hadn't had a break all day. Supposed to have a 2 hour lunch but it didn't happen. Felt bad for the guy.
If you're in a grandstand they have the ticket system where you can leave and you have 30 minutes to return with your stub to get back in. Since there's so few groups on the course they believe it's best. Problem is there is barely any turnover in seats. Just be aware.
One of the problems with this is how they divvied up the Marshal jobs. A lot of people out there have no business being a Marshal. 65+ year-old ladies that are trying to do crowd control when all they wanted to do was attend for "free" - free in this case means spending $250 to be a volunteer which gets you a Polo jacket retailing for $200, a shirt and a cap. Seriously, one cool Marshal we talked to said he doesn't know why some of these people volunteer because the able-bodied workers end up doing the slacker's jobs too. He said some volunteers have to take a break 1/2 way on their way out to a fairway position. It was the same way at the PGA here both times. Clueless.
Weather keeps getting better and Fri/Sat/Sun looks fabulous.
USA! USA! USA!
Johnny Rock
Footballguy
They added concessions and drinks under the grandstands. This is a huge move and very smart. Much better than designated tents taking up more real estate.
More video boards which is awesome.
Anybody going on the Fri/Sat/Sun is going to want to buy a radio in the Merchandise Shop for $15. It's a cheap closed circuit radio with three stations - Network feed, BBC or Sirius. We had these in 2004 and it's essential in my opinion to having a great experience. In conjunction with the excellent video boards it allows you to keep abreast of what's going on with the teams just like watching at home on tv. Otherwise you're pretty much flying blind as to how the points, matches, strategy and momentum are going because you're out on a hole unaware.
More video boards which is awesome.
Anybody going on the Fri/Sat/Sun is going to want to buy a radio in the Merchandise Shop for $15. It's a cheap closed circuit radio with three stations - Network feed, BBC or Sirius. We had these in 2004 and it's essential in my opinion to having a great experience. In conjunction with the excellent video boards it allows you to keep abreast of what's going on with the teams just like watching at home on tv. Otherwise you're pretty much flying blind as to how the points, matches, strategy and momentum are going because you're out on a hole unaware.
Peyton Marino
Footballguy
Jayrok
Footballguy
Mr. Ected
Footballguy
Jayrok
Footballguy
Dave Johnson is a gold medalist in golf?Golf Channel said something about it being Dave Johnson, Gold Medalist.
mr roboto
Footballguy
This was an absolute breeze. Got there about 1030, ample parking in the shuttle took about 10 minutes
Johnny Bing
Footballguy
Mr. Ected
Footballguy
Jayrok
Footballguy
I think the Olympic Dave Johnson won the bronze in the Decathlon in 1992. He is 53 now. This guy didn't look that old.
Interview
But really, either way, that's quite a putt in front of all those people with Justin Rose's $100 bucks laying there. Truth is, if he hadn't hit the cup it would have gone past at 8-10 feet. It was moving.
