Monday, September 1, 2008

Faldo Adds Poulter, Casey


European Ryder Cup captain Nick Faldo announced Ian Poulter and Paul Casey as his choices to fill out his team. Faldo was criticized in some European circles for passing on Darren Clarke, who is rounding back into form following the death of his wife. Here is a look at Team Europe and their world golf ranking. R = rookie. U.S. Captain Paul Azinger will announce his four captain's picks tomorrow.


Padraig Harrington -- 3
Sergio Garcia -- 4
Lee Westwood -- 12
Henrik Stenson -- 6
Robert Karlsson -- 21
Miguel Angel Jimenez -- 18
Graeme McDowell (R) -- 29
Justin Rose (R) -- 14
Soren Hansen (R) -- 45
Oliver Wilson (R) -- 51
Ian Poulter -- 23
Paul Casey – 35


Hitting range balls while wondering whatever happened to Bob Zender.


4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Mr. Fairway:
When doing a list how 'bout either by alpha or by (world) ranking; not random. Just a thought.
Anonymous

Mr. Fairway said...

The list is presented in order of Ryder Cup points. Alphabetize them yourself.

markak said...

Mr. Fairway,
Faldo's team is deep and I am afraid they will dominate the U.S. Certainly, Phil and Stewart are not playing well now. Look for Chad Campbell to compete strongly in all three forms of play.

Mr. Fairway said...

Chad's only problem will be lack of sleep...his wife is about to deliver a child any day now. He was at the doctor's office in Dallas during the Azinger news confernece this morning.