US Masters 2026 Golf Comp

[malcolmw]

Looking forward to it Malcolm, apparently the last time Europe lost on home soil was in 1993 but the US on paper should win it. Just checked the odds & Europe are 15/13 with the US at 5/4 so the bookies don’t see much in it. Outside bet of 12/1 on the draw. Come on Europe !!

Yes it's 30 years since the US won in Europe.
I have a sneaky feeling about this one. Like I said, on paper, the US can't lose, but it's matchplay - anything can happen.
I actually think these 2 teams are closer than some times in the past in the Tiger days when Europe should have been pummeled but won.

If you watch the video I posted where captain Luke takes you through how he's designed the team playing quarters and especially the locker room, it really gives an idea of how he intends pulling them together.
They are channeling Seve everywhere.

I am going to go out on a limb and say Europe will sneak a win.

[whiteswan]

Ah ok. This was today?
Old Bale loves his golf Swannie.
I imagine Jockeyvic might be useful too.

They're actually showing it now Jay on Sky golf

[Jaydog]

They're actually showing it now Jay on Sky golf

Thanks Swannie.
Nice one. I’ll record it.
Bit of entertainment for after the Mrs has watched Eastenders & MAFS

[GreennWhite]

The European locker room looks a bit like an Ikea store, with partitions and lines on the floor to show you were to walk

[Jaydog]

Don’t see much between them. We have some top draw rookies. Aberg & Straka. Won’t be scared of the Americans.
JT in terrible form for team USA. Definitely a toss up.
We’ll sneak it at home.

[Chilli D]

Ah ok. This was today?
Old Bale loves his golf Swannie.
I imagine Jockeyvic might be useful too.

Those guys playing today might be celebs but they can definitely play.
Djokovic was the highest handicap in his fourball and he plays off 5.

[Jaydog]

Those guys playing today might be celebs but they can definitely play.
Djokovic was the highest handicap in his fourball and he plays off 5.

No surprise at all. It’s annoying really
I remember Nigel Mansell was a scratch golfer and was going to turn pro. Very big difference and he’d have had no chance but didn’t in the end as far as I know.

[KansasCole]

I love the Ryder Cup and golf in general. As I posted on the golf thread, I don't fancy our chances but live in hope.
I think the 19-9 mauling from two years ago will have left some deep scars and although the core of our team is strong (McIlroy, Rahm, Hovland, Fleetwood, Hatton, Fitzpatrick), you have to wonder if the team as whole will be strong enough.
Nevertheless I will be watching.
COME ON EUROPE!

For me it is the greatest event in world sport. The passion, the drama, and the unrivaled fan experience make it a can't miss event. I think the 2 teams might be a bit more even than they appear on paper, hoping for another Yank victory but as others have said you just can't ever count out the Euros when it comes to this event.

My lifetime goal is to make it to one of these live, right now I have my sights set on the 2027 cup in Ireland. While I would love to get to one on home soil as well for the experience, we have been talking about a trip to Ireland for a while now and '27 might line up perfectly with those plans.

[Chilli D]

No surprise at all. It’s annoying really
I remember Nigel Mansell was a scratch golfer and was going to turn pro. Very big difference and he’d have had no chance but didn’t in the end as far as I know.

Julian Dicks (ex West Ham) and Jimmy Bullard both attempted to turn pro as well and neither got close.
I remember Bullard played in a couple of Europro tournaments which is the third level of pro golf and didn’t even make the cut.

[Jaydog]

Julian Dicks (ex West Ham) and Jimmy Bullard both attempted to turn pro as well and neither got close.
I remember Bullard played in a couple of Europro tournaments which is the third level of pro golf and didn’t even make the cut.

As you know the gulf is massive. You need way more than talent to make it in that game.

[malcolmw]

The European locker room looks a bit like an Ikea store, with partitions and lines on the floor to show you were to walk

All in Leeds colours though. Maybe we can pick it for a song afterwards and replace the Seve locker with a Billy B locker.
I really like the idea.
Most of the 'since departed' players from last season would have said "who's that bloke?"

[John in Louisiana]

Don’t see much between them. We have some top draw rookies. Aberg & Straka. Won’t be scared of the Americans.
JT in terrible form for team USA. Definitely a toss up.
We’ll sneak it at home.

y thoughts exactly, instead of "We'll sneak it at home," I believe, "They'll sneak it at home."

[Jaydog]

y thoughts exactly, instead of "We'll sneak it at home," I believe, "They'll sneak it at home."

Let the fun begin

[Madron]

Out of all the players involved (both sides) if i had to pick 2 to play for me, it would be Rahm and Rory. If those 2 play 5 times and can get at least 3 1/2 points each Europe should win. Those 2 are pivotal for me.

[CUSSIE01]

Europe 2 up in one & all square in 3, decent looking course

[CUSSIE01]

Europe 2up in 3 all square in one.

[Madron]

USA haven't turned up yet- Europe up in all 4

[WhiteRose]

Might regret saying it later in the weekend but I want a close tournament, nothing worse than the Sunday becoming a formality - so not sure I want a 4-0 in the first round

[Madron]

Might regret saying it later in the weekend but I want a close tournament, nothing worse than the Sunday becoming a formality - so not sure I want a 4-0 in the first round

remember last week ?
I'd love 4-0

[Chilli D]

remember last week ?
I'd love 4-0

Exactly.
USA won the first session 4-0 in the Solheim but still didn't win.