Archives for September 2010

Two captains, two distinct styles. They have shown their first hands. Now it's the turn of their players.

Colin Montgomerie and Corey Pavin's first pairings for Friday's fourballs, and the explanations they gave for them, say much about the men as individuals.

Both are desperately trying to achieve the same goal. Yet they are going about it in very different ways.

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The term rookie usually conjures up images of a raw, fresh-faced youngster. Green, inexperienced, possibly naïve. Sometimes lacking in confidence.

The rookies at this Ryder Cup, though, would appear to be a different breed.

You’ve got 21-year-old Rory McIlroy creating a storm by calling out Tiger Woods. You’ve got Germany’s Martin Kaymer, who comes to Celtic Manor as a major winner.

And you’ve got a host of super-confident Americans who hit the golf ball a country mile and come with serious pedigree.

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Tiger Woods is in an unforgiving mood and seems intent on settling a few scores in the Ryder Cup this week.

Woods is often described as having a poor record in the matches and the struggling world number one is seen as vulnerable.

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy stoked the fire recently when he said he would relish a crack at the American. And when pushed for a reaction to McIlroy's desire to clash at Celtic Manor, Woods fired back, "Me too".

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A phoney war is being waged in Wales as Ryder Cup captains Colin Montgomerie and Corey Pavin lock horns for three days of bluff and intrigue at Celtic Manor.

Every utterance, every action will be scrutinised for signs of strength or weakness in the build-up to Friday's first tee-off.

The pair will compete in a series of challenges designed to test ambassadorial skills, leadership qualities, public speaking ability, charm... and a thorough knowledge of golf with specific reference to the matchplay format.

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