CUP RUNNETH OVER: Darren Clarke at Europe’s 2006 triumph at the K Club
It’s started. Just when we thought there was the faintest chance of the Ryder Cup becoming a demilitarised zone the good old US of A roll out former US captain Paul Azinger for a rousing address to the troops.
Azinger who famously beat cancer was the masterminded behind America’s resurgence in the Ryder Cup at Valhalla in 2008 (16.5 to 11.5) after Team Europe had run Uncle Sam out of town at the K Club in 2006 (18.5 to 9.5) under Ian Woosnam’s command.
The ‘Zinger’ as he was known in his playing days devised his strategy on ’pods’ within the team, inspired by a documentary on the US Navy Seals.
But he’s in no doubt as to the main threat from within Team Europe this time – Rory McIlroy.
Davis Love has hailed influence of former US skipper Paul Azinger ahead of Ryder Cup. @SkySportsGolf has all build-up bit.ly/NOiBLw—
Sky Sports (@SkySports) September 25, 2012
Is Love III starting to bottle it by bringing in a past captain?
Jim Furyk says Rory McIlroy will be a 'marked man' at the Ryder Cup… bit.ly/OZT679—
Golf World (@GolfWorldUS) September 19, 2012
But Azinger playing catch up here because US Wild Card had already let the cat out of the bag.
Can't wait for this week! Here are some highlights from my first Ryder Cup in 2010 #RyderCup say.ly/VTJ4eSU—
Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) September 24, 2012
Rory’s taking it all in his stride regardless.
RT @terrymundy All prep done , just need a player to arrive now , #Ryder cup
>> Don't you worry Telpot your fist pumping machine is here.—
Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) September 24, 2012
And Ian Poulter lets caddy Terry Mundy know he’s ready for whatever Team USA throw at him.
