Couldn't agree with Daz more about the practice days. The Euros looked like they were playing matches within their foursomes. At the conclusion of the hole, they would chip and putt from various locations. On to the next hole and the match resumed. The Eoros also seemed to have a sense of comraderie and enjoyed playing together. The US team did not bother to tee off, unless it was a par 3, and walked down to a spot in the fairway to hit approach shots.
I was at the K-Club for the whole week. Tiger seemed as if he didn't want to be there, and Mickelson looked like a man trying not to lose than a guy trying to win. Their play bore out these impressions. The rookies provided the only spark,for the team, with the play of JJ Henry and Zack Johnson.
The PGA should consider drawing 12 players out of a hat, excluding Woods and Mickelson from the pool. The U.S. might have a better chance of getting a team that is enthusiastic about playing and winning. Instead of posturing and whinning.
It would also be great to see Larry Nelson as captain. It is shameful that a 3 time major champion, which includes 2 PGA's, has been overlooked. With the recent peformance of U.S. teams, the U.S. captain seems to be responsible for little more than the wardrobe selection. And as there is a retro 70's trend in golf fashion, the PGA may reconsider Larry Nelson. He definelty has experience with that fashion genre.
Many thanks to the K-Club and their grounds staff. It is a great venue for such a premier event. The course was very playable under some wet conditions, and the ground staff was constantly putting wood chips out making the spectator walk ways passable. The British PGA made us very welcome and comfortable at their hospitality tent. The european fans cheered all good shots and players, of course their team with greater enthusiasm. I will never forget the genuinely warm and hearty hospitality of Ireland
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