Harsh? I didn't see any swear words, other than hurting someone's feelings. You should send the golfers who got snubbed real estate ads in Europe and citizenship papers
I do watch your videos, only problem getting to the main subject of your good videos, maybe I was a little sharp, I don't like the pre amble, we want to hear your stories right away, that's the real reason I was brusk, good job with the Liv story,
It is 100% a boys club! There are so many more deserving players that could’ve been picked. I also believe if it wasn’t for the backlash he would’ve gotten, that he would not have picked Brooks if he had it his way. I don’t care if the USA is heavily favored you have to put together a team of the best players at the moment
Zach had to pick Brooks, then he kissed the PGA’s A- and took the good old boys club members. He did not care who was playing the best. Just who supported the PGA against LIV golf.
KupcaKe was the no brainer captains pick. The team needs 1 guy who’s not only the indestructible unflappable battering ram, but he happens to also be the guy who brings the killer instinct mentality to the team. The Kobe Bryant “black Mamba” mentality. That. Is. BK.
Thomas got picked because Speith did, they go hand in hand like right and left- hand gloves - you can't take one without the other. I wouldn't have taken either and would have picked Keegan over Speith, Colin over Fowler and Lucas over Thomas.
How they play as a team doesnt matter . You take the best and make them perform out of pride for the team and country. If they can't then that's too bad. Show some respect for the players who work hard to be on the team and dream of being there.
This is not an American 🇺🇸 Ryder Cup team it’s a PGA frat boys team. I think Haney is the only one being honest about this phony team. We don’t want a class team but the best American players failing to pick the top LIV players was a major error and shows it’s a boys club not the top American players
Sam burns did get a pick Alex. Europe’s success in NOT as simple as teams guys liking each other. They consistently make good decisions and do not pick guys just because other guys like them. Poulter got some picks but Poulter is Poulter. Europe needed him more than the US needs JT. I could make a case Europe still needs Poulter more than the US needs JT. Apples and oranges if you ask me. One thing has become more and more clear, with all due respect to Glover and the LIV guys and others on THE PGA tour, Keegan is the biggest snub. Jt and Jordan should only play 4 ball in Europe. Same with Scottie and burns imo. Singles also of course.
Thomas has never won in Europe! His PGA Championships and 2 World Golf Championships(Played in Ohio and Memphis) count as European wins because they are co-sanctioned! His best finish was a tie for 11 in the Open Championship then he never finished better than 40th after that, missing the cut 3 out of 7 times! Where do you get he plays great in Europe?
JT was a Tiger pick. Tiger used his influence to get his buddy on the team. Sheffler likely did the same with Sam Burns. This is basically a fraternity golf trip, but I still hope they win. If they don’t , Zack will be compared to Hal Sutton as one of the worst captains in recent memory.
It's the captain's choice to pick the players he wants to play for the team. That's the entire reason they have captain's picks. They could not have any captain's picks and just take the top 12 players. Zach picked the players he wanted to play for team USA and you can disagree if you want but that's the way its designed. If you don't like it, complain about the format because the reason they have captain's picks is so the captain can choose who he wants lol.
Well said! I personally might have thought Bradley or Young would have been reasonable choices, but Zach is trying to build the best team and he was given the responsibility to make the best choices for the team. As impressed as I was with Glover's last month, I don't think someone who didn't play in any majors this year should get a pick. If ZJ thinks JT is the right pick for team spirit and his individual scrappiness in match play, I support that decision.
@paulmartin3744 Exactly. I'm pretty sure he consulted the other players and captain's and made the choice he felt was best. The captain for the Euro team has made picks like this before. I think I remember Poulter getting a pick when he wasn't ranked anywhere near the top but nobody complained because of his track record in this event. JT has been one of the guys bringing the intensity and energy to the team the last several events, so I already assumed he was going to get picked. I think people are underestimating the value of the guys that keep the moral up on the team.
Should have been simple to pick the top 12 best golfers, take the top 12 golfers over the last two years, if Keegan was ranked #1, Zach would have done everything possible to not put Keegan on the team. It shouldn't matter if Keegan has a attitude every once in a while, I've seen the greatest golfers in the world act like a child that doesn't get what he wants. Nothing against JT, he is a great golfer, should have picked the best 12, not the nicest 12. Best of luck team USA, and to everyone in the Ryder cup.
If I was Keegan, I would move to England and become a citizen there. Then he would be on the Ryder cup team. And the other players that were subbed out of a shot at representing our country as well
Other players playing better at this time , sure , as much Ryder Cup experience as Thomas. kinda doubt it , think it's just Haney trying to keep his name in the news , as he hasn't done ANYTHING since Woods dropped him , its all about him trying to sell his brand which folks aren't buying into these days
I thought if he picked Speith he'd pick Thomas for the pairing based on past record. But this has the potential to blow up big time. I wouldn't say either of them are on form right now so could be a disaster. Ryder cup is a bit unusual so only time will tell.
Wish you would have addressed Keegan Bradley’s comments considering himself as an outsider as the reason for not being selected, they support Haney’s assertion it’s a boy’s club. It definitely adds more pressure on ZJ, JT and Spieth, hopefully that pressure doesn’t backfire on the “Cohesive Team” argument for the selections
Haney is definitely right, it’s a boys club. And if you want to see something interesting just check out how many threads run through Sea Island Georgia.
LOL...Good Old Boys strikes again...Not the most deserving, but who likes who...Hank is right on target. And to use Ryder Cup performance and playing in Europe as the main factors is just ridiculous. If you use those decision points I think Jack Nicholas should have been selected. Now do you see how ridiculous it sounds. Go back to standing points only to decide who is on the team. Thank heavens Poulter, Westwood, and Garcia aren't playing. That gives the US still a chance to win with these stupid picks. A big thumbs up.
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JT has absolutely no business being on this team, he has missed 5 of 10 cuts, missed the playoffs and has performed poorly in the majors, they deserve to lose by putting this PGA tour choir boy on this team
I agreed JT wasn’t the most deserving of the final spot based on the season just gone. However, there was a sharp upturn in form just at the end, and that effort to make the top 70 was an epic finish, just came good too late on. I reckon the previous RC appearances were also an influence - 100% win rate in singles, unbeaten in fourballs, and 50% win rate in foursomes. That’s one of, if not the best, RC records out there. That has to be worth considering.
I think all three of the ones you mentioned could have been ahead of JT. However, it is Zach Johnson’s job and he will have to live with the results. JT will be fine. As for Haney having coached TW, a monkey could have coached Tiger.
Lucas glover is the hottest golfer atm. Other picks should have been Cam young, Bryson and maybe Keegan Bradley. That would mean, no JT, no rickie fowler, no jordan spieth. Then keegan/ colin?
Justin Thomas record was when he was playing well. Why is this even up for discussion. He’s not playing well. He’s not in his form. Pulling out what he did. 23456 years ago as a suggestion of what he’s gonna do now is garbage. What he is doing now is garbage and what we will do next month. This is ridiculous pick.
🚨🚨🚨 Who can’t and doesn’t love JT but talk about favoritism in substitute of merit!!!!To give JT the spot over Keegan Bradley or Lucas Glover, just to drop two more worthy names over JT, shows how the selection system may have issues. I mean Keegan Bradley, by all accounts, “showed up” every week he played on tour this year. Definitely 1 of the better consistent golfers on tour this year. Week in week out. Plus he is a Ryder Cup fanatic to put it lightly. So I feel terrible for him. Then you have Lucas Glover. A PGA journeyman. Who played lights out and won back to back PGA events in the latter years of his professional career. That’s INSANE ! Also, if you look into his season, he played really well every event he was in and placed high enough to stand out. Especially being that old playing against younger stronger talent. I feel really bad for him too. I can’t imagine what those 2 feel like right now and they have every right to feel slighted. To feel sour and to feel angry at how this played out. Lastly, I gotta say I’m still waiting for the year Kevin Kisner gets the nod because even though he doesn’t have length in his game and doesn’t hit a far ball he is built for an event like the Ryder Cup. A good ole super proud American boy. 🚨🚨🚨
*It is imperative that JT does not falter in his career-defining moment, as Dustin Johnson, Current broken TW, Keegan Bradley, and Lucas Glover are all formidable opponents who surpass him in skill and experience or IT. Failure to perform at this critical juncture may have detrimental consequences for JT's future prospects..sucks that we are subject to and have no say in this particular boys club example.*
As Zach has played against JT hw knows that he is a fierce competitor. I like Bradley and his interview after the fed ex in his own words admitted he has been a loner and very much against everyone. my guess he realizes he has been wrong and is trying ti change JT has overall a better record. All golfers have slumps but JT is friends with almost everyone.. now it is a team vs individual and JT has impeccable record with RYDER CUP team play..Being 81 I realize Haney still wants to be in the lime light.
Why risk it with Thomas? If USA loses and Thomas play as bad as he has done this season he will get so much bashing. Why risk that? Wouldnt it be better to pick someone deserving of the spot? The picking players who has good chemistry/bonding thing is just an excuse. Look at Europe, they bond no matter who is on the team. If the American players cant bond without being part of a click maybe there is something wrong with their attitude. They should be able to bond with new players/people too. They are all American and play for the same goal. To use excuses like Glover has never played Ryder cup before is laughable. Guess what, everyone is a rookie one time and if you use that argument no one can ever get experience at anything. JT, Spieth, Fowler, Koepka etc all where Rydr cup rookies at one time. Glover may only have this one chance to play Ryder cup because of his age and because there are so many Americans to compete with for a spot. Zach Johnson took that once-in-a-lifetime chance away from him when he deserved it. He also picked Burns because he is best friends with Scheffler. Is it so that he can hold Schefflers hands?
The selection process will never be totally agreed upon by everyone! Johnson did his best together with his co-captains Love, Couples, Stricker of selecting those who were in their own right excellent players and also compatible for team play. Other than Spieth and Thomas being close friends, I don't see any other correlations! Johnson has a winning record in the Ryder Cup and that should mean something. And, he's had three extra weeks to make any corrections in his game. Haney may been a little overboard on this one!
You have to remember his Assistant Captains who helped him pick are also part of their own old boys club! With their combined 34-55-21 record in Ryder Cup play they shouldn't even be involved!
I don’t agree with the JT pick but I think most people think he has lost his swing like your buddies on a sunday warming up. This is obviously not the case, the guy still stripes it and has a great short game. He can snap back into form anytime. Stil a terrible pick for USA but it is matchplay, anything can happen.
"He isnt playing well right now or this season. However, he has a history of playing well overseas and typically raises is form for the Ryder Cup" - The same tagline used to describe Sergio Garcia for YEARS. As an American, I only wished some of the past EU team captains had listened to the idiot critics.
JT didn't even finish in the top 125 this year. And just think how much lower he would have been if the LIV golfers were still on tour. Doesn't deserve it. Ridiculous.
Zach outted himself if analytics was used JT would never have gotten a look. JT's record was built years ago and we have seen countless examples of golfers who played exceptional golf then a few years later couldn't make a cut that's JT. As for Haney;s comments it was over the top we all know its a poor pick and the boys club is obvious. This could have been avoided if JT told Zach he's out
I agree that JT is a bad pick (however I recognize that Zack Johnson was in a lose lose situation), but Sam Burns is even a more horrific pick that doesn't make sense on any level. He had an atrocious year and it's not like he won the final tournament or anything. He just had a better than average final performance is all, but his year sucked and he tanked in the world rankings. Sure he finished 12th in the Ryder cup points because it counts the triple point/money structure of the Fed Ex Cup, but Burns had a dreadful season.
Wow, the RC is way over the top in hype. It started as a friendly, sportsmanship competition. And now it is dog-eat-dog. Thanks media, you created this animal. I don't like it much. And Johnson can pick who he wants because he CAN. Thomas is a good player. How about everybody relax and enjoy the matches? I don't even remember which team won the last time. That's how important it is.
Of course it’s a bit of “Boys Club”. JT is a fan favorite and when he is in his game is still one of the best in the world. I guarantee if the Euros had their preference they would not want JT there.
Gotta remember who the captain is. This dude can’t make a practice swing without hitting his ball. That’s pretty much what he did with the picks as well.
The ryder cup picks were b.s. Keegan Bradley had two wins and a runner up this season. He got passed over for a 27th place finish at the Fed ex cup and a non qualifier for the fed ex cup. It' is a boys club and Hanks right.
I like JT BUT, I think JT should bow out gracefully and hand it to Glover , who’s in form and 2 wins over JT’s what 3 top 10’s only and a bunch of missed cuts , JT was a foolish pic
Team chemistry is admittedly an intangible factor, but there is no arguing with the fact that it is immensely important. Honestly, if someone is just not vibing with the other guys, it brings the team down emotionally (which is why Koepka was a surprise, he seems like a bit of a douchebag) so “boys club” or not, you want people around you who will drive team chemistry, be fun to play with, and have a positive never-say-die attitude. Remember, we’re not on the inside seeing the data nor are we in the locker room before and after tourney rounds, so we don’t know what ZJ does. I’m going to miss DJ and Bryson on the team, but I’ll be pulling hard for our boys!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Sorry but thats just an excuse. It says more avout their attitude if they cant bond with new players except in their own circle or click/buddy group. Look at Europe, they always have a great bond no matter who play in the team.
Harsh words but someone has to speak out! JT is a media darling and gets lots of attention regardless how he plays. You're either in or you are out. He finished 50th in the rankings to Keagan's 9th. Keagan posted a better scoring average. This should have been a no brainer. Sam Burns should have been taken over Thomas. And what NONSENSE it is to suggest chemistry is a factor. The instant one player is teamed with another, both will battle for their Country. Thomas has been in a long slump and his showing in the oast tournament was awful...so much for taking a player who's hot. Glover is another who should have been taken but Fowler is another darling. I feel very bad for Bradley and Glover...it's a country club now. The pressure will on and it will be interesting to see how Fowler and Thomas do...on foreign soil no less.
JT only got the pick because of his relationship with Tiger, everyone knows it. Having someone from Tiger's psst say something about the pick, not surprising at all. Hank knows, we all know, and JT knows as well!!
I like JT , but he's been losing his game and has a lot of work to do. Bradley has been coming on strong as of late. I don't know, let's see how it turns out
If he’s not picked for 4 ball and 4 domes then wtf is he there for. Singles is not team game. The whole situation is pathetic - I think ZJ has no ballls and his VCs and players are running the show
I think JT and Jordan could be the worst performing pairing this time. Neither have really been on form. Both have been having putting woes. Both have big misses with the driver. They are obviously world class players but if they are both on an off day, it could be bad.
Hank is trying to be relevant again. The guy doesn't seem to have a nice word for anyone, unless you're purchasing one of his many training aids, videos, software etc....Zach is the captain and as captain he can build his team as he wishes...it's his job. Current performance is one thing he looks at among many. He chose JT and would probably take him again. I feel for Keegan. People are saying JT is not deserving. Based on what-performance over the past 9 months. Alex is right on, he is very good in Europe, one of the best in Ryder Cups and an outstanding teammate. I'll bet the guys on the team are not complaining about Thomas.
Ok, you make a good argument. The only thing is your argument does not sit well with me. His European record is good, his Ryder cup record is Great, but those records were gain when he was killing it. He is not the same JT as he was then. Another thing, he might have a couple of weeks to rest and that might not be enough to get back to what made him JT, if it was that simple, I think JT would had done that a while ago. You cant take away what he has done, but the US team needs players that are on it now, not players that “lets cross our fingers and hope JT gets his game in the near near future.”
He has been picked by captain so very unfair for everyone to pick on him like that. I think for a team to work well they have to blend with each other, call it a boys club if u like but it make the whole team atmosphere electrifying. As for hank ,he should stick to his annoying online lesson hussle and leave the real golfers to theie game.
I get your point, but the current JT is far from the one of old. So I don't think what you did, 4 or more years ago. Right now, he is playing terrible, he looked terrible on the zoom. Shameful pick.
Zach just gave Europe the Ryder cup. ..no way JT FOWLER NOR SPIETH should be in team🤔🧐🤨huge mistake to leave out current form of Glover...gonna miss DJ BRYSON REED⛳⛳⛳👍👍👍🤔🧐🤨
"time to recoup his game????" he should have tried that this year, I'm sure bones' bank account would have liked it. hey, maybe scottie will fix his putting game this weekend, no problemo.
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Harsh? I didn't see any swear words, other than hurting someone's feelings. You should send the golfers who got snubbed real estate ads in Europe and citizenship papers
I do watch your videos, only problem getting to the main subject of your good videos, maybe I was a little sharp, I don't like the pre amble, we want to hear your stories right away, that's the real reason I was brusk, good job with the Liv story,
JT's past Ryder Cup record means nothing, he's been ice cold
It is 100% a boys club! There are so many more deserving players that could’ve been picked. I also believe if it wasn’t for the backlash he would’ve gotten, that he would not have picked Brooks if he had it his way. I don’t care if the USA is heavily favored you have to put together a team of the best players at the moment
The pressure is on Justin Thomas to justify this pick and he must prove he belongs on the team,time will tell but Haney has a valid piont
It doesn’t matter how he performs, he didn’t earn his spot while others did.
Zach had to pick Brooks, then he kissed the PGA’s A- and took the good old boys club members. He did not care who was playing the best. Just who supported the PGA against LIV golf.
KupcaKe was the no brainer captains pick. The team needs 1 guy who’s not only the indestructible unflappable battering ram, but he happens to also be the guy who brings the killer instinct mentality to the team. The Kobe Bryant “black Mamba” mentality. That. Is. BK.
Thomas got picked because Speith did, they go hand in hand like right and left- hand gloves - you can't take one without the other. I wouldn't have taken either and would have picked Keegan over Speith, Colin over Fowler and Lucas over Thomas.
Thomas is playing rubbish golf. It is a good old boys network.
How they play as a team doesnt matter . You take the best and make them perform out of pride for the team and country. If they can't then that's too bad. Show some respect for the players who work hard to be on the team and dream of being there.
Not Harsh. JT did not deserve the spot. He was only picked because he's friends with the right people. That's not how it should work.
JTs 4 European Tour wins have all been in America
Correction. It’s a Netflix Learjet boy’s club
This is not an American 🇺🇸 Ryder Cup team it’s a PGA frat boys team. I think Haney is the only one being honest about this phony team. We don’t want a class team but the best American players failing to pick the top LIV players was a major error and shows it’s a boys club not the top American players
Sam burns did get a pick Alex.
Europe’s success in NOT as simple as teams guys liking each other. They consistently make good decisions and do not pick guys just because other guys like them. Poulter got some picks but Poulter is Poulter. Europe needed him more than the US needs JT. I could make a case Europe still needs Poulter more than the US needs JT.
Apples and oranges if you ask me.
One thing has become more and more clear, with all due respect to Glover and the LIV guys and others on THE PGA tour, Keegan is the biggest snub.
Jt and Jordan should only play 4 ball in Europe. Same with Scottie and burns imo. Singles also of course.
Glover and Bradley each earned the right to be picked, and Thomas has had a bad year. Period.
Only 6 guys have a “right to be picked”.
We will know on October 1 if Thomas was a good pick or not.
Thomas has never won in Europe! His PGA Championships and 2 World Golf Championships(Played in Ohio and Memphis) count as European wins because they are co-sanctioned! His best finish was a tie for 11 in the Open Championship then he never finished better than 40th after that, missing the cut 3 out of 7 times! Where do you get he plays great in Europe?
JT was a Tiger pick. Tiger used his influence to get his buddy on the team. Sheffler likely did the same with Sam Burns. This is basically a fraternity golf trip, but I still hope they win. If they don’t , Zack will be compared to Hal Sutton as one of the worst captains in recent memory.
It's the captain's choice to pick the players he wants to play for the team. That's the entire reason they have captain's picks. They could not have any captain's picks and just take the top 12 players. Zach picked the players he wanted to play for team USA and you can disagree if you want but that's the way its designed. If you don't like it, complain about the format because the reason they have captain's picks is so the captain can choose who he wants lol.
Well said! I personally might have thought Bradley or Young would have been reasonable choices, but Zach is trying to build the best team and he was given the responsibility to make the best choices for the team. As impressed as I was with Glover's last month, I don't think someone who didn't play in any majors this year should get a pick. If ZJ thinks JT is the right pick for team spirit and his individual scrappiness in match play, I support that decision.
@paulmartin3744 Exactly. I'm pretty sure he consulted the other players and captain's and made the choice he felt was best. The captain for the Euro team has made picks like this before. I think I remember Poulter getting a pick when he wasn't ranked anywhere near the top but nobody complained because of his track record in this event. JT has been one of the guys bringing the intensity and energy to the team the last several events, so I already assumed he was going to get picked. I think people are underestimating the value of the guys that keep the moral up on the team.
JT should have politely declined the offer.....simple as that!
Should have been simple to pick the top 12 best golfers, take the top 12 golfers over the last two years, if Keegan was ranked #1, Zach would have done everything possible to not put Keegan on the team. It shouldn't matter if Keegan has a attitude every once in a while, I've seen the greatest golfers in the world act like a child that doesn't get what he wants. Nothing against JT, he is a great golfer, should have picked the best 12, not the nicest 12. Best of luck team USA, and to everyone in the Ryder cup.
If I was Keegan, I would move to England and become a citizen there. Then he would be on the Ryder cup team. And the other players that were subbed out of a shot at representing our country as well
Other players playing better at this time , sure , as much Ryder Cup experience as Thomas. kinda doubt it , think it's just Haney trying to keep his name in the news , as he hasn't done ANYTHING since Woods dropped him , its all about him trying to sell his brand which folks aren't buying into these days
Spot on!
Bryson goes 61 followed by a 58 and crickets! PGA fix is in!
I thought if he picked Speith he'd pick Thomas for the pairing based on past record.
But this has the potential to blow up big time.
I wouldn't say either of them are on form right now so could be a disaster.
Ryder cup is a bit unusual so only time will tell.
What ever, Go Europe!
Wish you would have addressed Keegan Bradley’s comments considering himself as an outsider as the reason for not being selected, they support Haney’s assertion it’s a boy’s club. It definitely adds more pressure on ZJ, JT and Spieth, hopefully that pressure doesn’t backfire on the “Cohesive Team” argument for the selections
JT's character seems weak to me.
Haney is definitely right, it’s a boys club. And if you want to see something interesting just check out how many threads run through Sea Island Georgia.
He shot an 82 at Hoylake! That’s all you need to know.
JT got the pick because he is popular. He is NOT playing better than a few others that were being considered. BIG pressure on him to play well.
LOL...Good Old Boys strikes again...Not the most deserving, but who likes who...Hank is right on target. And to use Ryder Cup performance and playing in Europe as the main factors is just ridiculous. If you use those decision points I think Jack Nicholas should have been selected. Now do you see how ridiculous it sounds. Go back to standing points only to decide who is on the team. Thank heavens Poulter, Westwood, and Garcia aren't playing. That gives the US still a chance to win with these stupid picks. A big thumbs up.
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Instead of using your ears just to hang your glasses on listen to what he says,which was he thinks Keegan Bradley deserved in before JT
The past doesn't help in golf when you have lost your swing.
If the PGA are yelling about they are about merit. Then this is a bad look.
JT has absolutely no business being on this team, he has missed 5 of 10 cuts, missed the playoffs and has performed poorly in the majors, they deserve to lose by putting this PGA tour choir boy on this team
I agreed JT wasn’t the most deserving of the final spot based on the season just gone. However, there was a sharp upturn in form just at the end, and that effort to make the top 70 was an epic finish, just came good too late on. I reckon the previous RC appearances were also an influence - 100% win rate in singles, unbeaten in fourballs, and 50% win rate in foursomes. That’s one of, if not the best, RC records out there. That has to be worth considering.
If he was playing on the LIV tour would you still pick him?
I think all three of the ones you mentioned could have been ahead of JT. However, it is Zach Johnson’s job and he will have to live with the results. JT will be fine. As for Haney having coached TW, a monkey could have coached Tiger.
Lucas glover is the hottest golfer atm. Other picks should have been Cam young, Bryson and maybe Keegan Bradley.
That would mean, no JT, no rickie fowler, no jordan spieth. Then keegan/ colin?
Justin Thomas record was when he was playing well. Why is this even up for discussion. He’s not playing well. He’s not in his form. Pulling out what he did. 23456 years ago as a suggestion of what he’s gonna do now is garbage. What he is doing now is garbage and what we will do next month. This is ridiculous pick.
Both Bradley and Glover should be on the team! If I was them and Young, why even try to make the Damned team in the future? Thanks, but no thanks!
Bad Captain and bad pick Europe wins again
🚨🚨🚨 Who can’t and doesn’t love JT but talk about favoritism in substitute of merit!!!!To give JT the spot over Keegan Bradley or Lucas Glover, just to drop two more worthy names over JT, shows how the selection system may have issues.
I mean Keegan Bradley, by all accounts, “showed up” every week he played on tour this year. Definitely 1 of the better consistent golfers on tour this year. Week in week out. Plus he is a Ryder Cup fanatic to put it lightly. So I feel terrible for him.
Then you have Lucas Glover. A PGA journeyman. Who played lights out and won back to back PGA events in the latter years of his professional career. That’s INSANE ! Also, if you look into his season, he played really well every event he was in and placed high enough to stand out. Especially being that old playing against younger stronger talent. I feel really bad for him too.
I can’t imagine what those 2 feel like right now and they have every right to feel slighted. To feel sour and to feel angry at how this played out.
Lastly, I gotta say I’m still waiting for the year Kevin Kisner gets the nod because even though he doesn’t have length in his game and doesn’t hit a far ball he is built for an event like the Ryder Cup. A good ole super proud American boy. 🚨🚨🚨
Fantastic points here, thanks for the that! Useful for me too!!
*It is imperative that JT does not falter in his career-defining moment, as Dustin Johnson, Current broken TW, Keegan Bradley, and Lucas Glover are all formidable opponents who surpass him in skill and experience or IT. Failure to perform at this critical juncture may have detrimental consequences for JT's future prospects..sucks that we are subject to and have no say in this particular boys club example.*
As Zach has played against JT hw knows that he is a fierce competitor. I like Bradley and his interview after the fed ex in his own words admitted he has been a loner and very much against everyone. my guess he realizes he has been wrong and is trying ti change JT has overall a better record. All golfers have slumps but JT is friends with almost everyone.. now it is a team vs individual and JT has impeccable record with RYDER CUP team play..Being 81 I realize Haney still wants to be in the lime light.
You do know Sam Burns is on the team right?
Why risk it with Thomas? If USA loses and Thomas play as bad as he has done this season he will get so much bashing. Why risk that? Wouldnt it be better to pick someone deserving of the spot? The picking players who has good chemistry/bonding thing is just an excuse. Look at Europe, they bond no matter who is on the team. If the American players cant bond without being part of a click maybe there is something wrong with their attitude. They should be able to bond with new players/people too. They are all American and play for the same goal.
To use excuses like Glover has never played Ryder cup before is laughable. Guess what, everyone is a rookie one time and if you use that argument no one can ever get experience at anything. JT, Spieth, Fowler, Koepka etc all where Rydr cup rookies at one time. Glover may only have this one chance to play Ryder cup because of his age and because there are so many Americans to compete with for a spot. Zach Johnson took that once-in-a-lifetime chance away from him when he deserved it. He also picked Burns because he is best friends with Scheffler. Is it so that he can hold Schefflers hands?
It is not a question of past performance,it's current that matters for coming tournaments. It's like a general picking wounded soldiers for war.
Hank is right. We should go back to top 10 quality, and 2 captain's picks for both teams. That'll fix it.
The selection process will never be totally agreed upon by everyone! Johnson did his best together with his co-captains Love, Couples, Stricker of selecting those who were in their own right excellent players and also compatible for team play. Other than Spieth and Thomas being close friends, I don't see any other correlations! Johnson has a winning record in the Ryder Cup and that should mean something. And, he's had three extra weeks to make any corrections in his game. Haney may been a little overboard on this one!
You have to remember his Assistant Captains who helped him pick are also part of their own old boys club! With their combined 34-55-21 record in Ryder Cup play they shouldn't even be involved!
JT is Tiger’s best friend
I don’t agree with the JT pick but I think most people think he has lost his swing like your buddies on a sunday warming up. This is obviously not the case, the guy still stripes it and has a great short game. He can snap back into form anytime. Stil a terrible pick for USA but it is matchplay, anything can happen.
True!!
If your talking about formidable partnerships then they should of added DJ to play with Morikawa. Unbeatable last Ryder Cup.
Great point
As you said who better to match up with Spieth!
"He isnt playing well right now or this season. However, he has a history of playing well overseas and typically raises is form for the Ryder Cup" - The same tagline used to describe Sergio Garcia for YEARS. As an American, I only wished some of the past EU team captains had listened to the idiot critics.
JT didn't even finish in the top 125 this year. And just think how much lower he would have been if the LIV golfers were still on tour. Doesn't deserve it. Ridiculous.
What a problem to have! The US could, conceivably pick two teams
Zach outted himself if analytics was used JT would never have gotten a look. JT's record was built years ago and we have seen countless examples of golfers who played exceptional golf then a few years later couldn't make a cut that's JT. As for Haney;s comments it was over the top we all know its a poor pick and the boys club is obvious. This could have been avoided if JT told Zach he's out
I agree that JT is a bad pick (however I recognize that Zack Johnson was in a lose lose situation), but Sam Burns is even a more horrific pick that doesn't make sense on any level. He had an atrocious year and it's not like he won the final tournament or anything. He just had a better than average final performance is all, but his year sucked and he tanked in the world rankings. Sure he finished 12th in the Ryder cup points because it counts the triple point/money structure of the Fed Ex Cup, but Burns had a dreadful season.
I hope JT uses this criticism to step up and shut them up.🇺🇸
Wow, the RC is way over the top in hype. It started as a friendly, sportsmanship competition. And now it is dog-eat-dog. Thanks media, you created this animal. I don't like it much. And Johnson can pick who he wants because he CAN. Thomas is a good player. How about everybody relax and enjoy the matches? I don't even remember which team won the last time. That's how important it is.
Of course it’s a bit of “Boys Club”. JT is a fan favorite and when he is in his game is still one of the best in the world. I guarantee if the Euros had their preference they would not want JT there.
Gotta remember who the captain is. This dude can’t make a practice swing without hitting his ball. That’s pretty much what he did with the picks as well.
The ryder cup picks were b.s. Keegan Bradley had two wins and a runner up this season. He got passed over for a 27th place finish at the Fed ex cup and a non qualifier for the fed ex cup. It' is a boys club and Hanks right.
All I can say is if JT doesn't win the majority of his matches it will definitely confirm the ole boys club theory.
I like JT BUT, I think JT should bow out gracefully and hand it to Glover , who’s in form and 2 wins over JT’s what 3 top 10’s only and a bunch of missed cuts , JT was a foolish pic
Absolutely right, it's why they are called Captains pick....
"Class is permanent" - "Danger Will Robinson".
Look at brysons record in ryder cup
Do people not know how good Justin Thomas has been in his previous Ryder Cups??
The dude has been the anchor to the team the previous 3 Cups.
2 years ago
The same can be said for 100 past cup golfers who also don’t have the game today
It's matchplay, not stroke, these guys get it, and they are not trying to make the cut, or improve their bank balance, they know how to fight!
Team chemistry is admittedly an intangible factor, but there is no arguing with the fact that it is immensely important. Honestly, if someone is just not vibing with the other guys, it brings the team down emotionally (which is why Koepka was a surprise, he seems like a bit of a douchebag) so “boys club” or not, you want people around you who will drive team chemistry, be fun to play with, and have a positive never-say-die attitude.
Remember, we’re not on the inside seeing the data nor are we in the locker room before and after tourney rounds, so we don’t know what ZJ does.
I’m going to miss DJ and Bryson on the team, but I’ll be pulling hard for our boys!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Sorry but thats just an excuse. It says more avout their attitude if they cant bond with new players except in their own circle or click/buddy group. Look at Europe, they always have a great bond no matter who play in the team.
Harsh words but someone has to speak out! JT is a media darling and gets lots of attention regardless how he plays. You're either in or you are out. He finished 50th in the rankings to Keagan's 9th. Keagan posted a better scoring average. This should have been a no brainer. Sam Burns should have been taken over Thomas. And what NONSENSE it is to suggest chemistry is a factor. The instant one player is teamed with another, both will battle for their Country. Thomas has been in a long slump and his showing in the oast tournament was awful...so much for taking a player who's hot. Glover is another who should have been taken but Fowler is another darling. I feel very bad for Bradley and Glover...it's a country club now. The pressure will on and it will be interesting to see how Fowler and Thomas do...on foreign soil no less.
JT only got the pick because of his relationship with Tiger, everyone knows it. Having someone from Tiger's psst say something about the pick, not surprising at all. Hank knows, we all know, and JT knows as well!!
Bradley should have got his spot. Justin thomas has a plate good enough to be on the writer cup this year
I like JT , but he's been losing his game and has a lot of work to do. Bradley has been coming on strong as of late. I don't know, let's see how it turns out
If he’s not picked for 4 ball and 4 domes then wtf is he there for. Singles is not team game.
The whole situation is pathetic - I think ZJ has no ballls and his VCs and players are running the show
Pick the best 12. Period. If a player has 2 good seasons and qualify, then he is in.
I think JT and Jordan could be the worst performing pairing this time. Neither have really been on form. Both have been having putting woes. Both have big misses with the driver. They are obviously world class players but if they are both on an off day, it could be bad.
Hank is trying to be relevant again. The guy doesn't seem to have a nice word for anyone, unless you're purchasing one of his many training aids, videos, software etc....Zach is the captain and as captain he can build his team as he wishes...it's his job. Current performance is one thing he looks at among many. He chose JT and would probably take him again. I feel for Keegan. People are saying JT is not deserving. Based on what-performance over the past 9 months. Alex is right on, he is very good in Europe, one of the best in Ryder Cups and an outstanding teammate. I'll bet the guys on the team are not complaining about Thomas.
Ok, you make a good argument. The only thing is your argument does not sit well with me. His European record is good, his Ryder cup record is Great, but those records were gain when he was killing it. He is not the same JT as he was then. Another thing, he might have a couple of weeks to rest and that might not be enough to get back to what made him JT, if it was that simple, I think JT would had done that a while ago. You cant take away what he has done, but the US team needs players that are on it now, not players that “lets cross our fingers and hope JT gets his game in the near near future.”
Yeah fair enough!
I am sure the European team are happy with his pick! Lol Several others would have been better for the US team since Thomas has been in a slump!
When he was last on the RC wasn't JT playing better? If he crashes, it's all on the PGA. If he does well then good for him.
They should simplify the whole process by having no picks, 12 qualifying spots ... period. No more boys club.
Luckily no one cares what people say. Good job, keep up the good work.
Records don't mean anything today, it's what your current state of game is. Hoping he'll get better is a stupid concept.
6-2-1 doesn’t that mean he has only played in 2 Ryder cups - 1 home 1 abroad - not enough sample to say impressive
Burns , Glover, Bryson , Bradley..
I guess they they don’t want the guys that are playing good ….
JT is just a mommy’s boy ..
He has been picked by captain so very unfair for everyone to pick on him like that. I think for a team to work well they have to blend with each other, call it a boys club if u like but it make the whole team atmosphere electrifying. As for hank ,he should stick to his annoying online lesson hussle and leave the real golfers to theie game.
It is clearly a boys club pick. It should be based on merit. Should be only 2 captains picks.
I get your point, but the current JT is far from the one of old. So I don't think what you did, 4 or more years ago. Right now, he is playing terrible, he looked terrible on the zoom. Shameful pick.
Data Analytics my arse! ZJ must think we are all idiots
Change the system either all 12 captain picks or all 12 points only!
Nope. Top 12 points earners would never be the best options/team.
I think there is a lot of pressure on JT to do well or there will be a lot of 'told you so' comments.
JT has proved himself, especially when teamed up with Jordan. On the other hand Mr Haney has also proven himself but in a different fashion….
2 years Ago?🤦
@@edanzore 19 to what🤷♂️ and then also was the young guns pulling thru idk
Europium wins. Oh, the PGA and Players. Europium soil? Face it, Tiger wanted JT, and he’s the real Captain.
I am surprised at Zack ..
If they don’t win big , he will be hammered for picking high school boys..
Zach just gave Europe the Ryder cup. ..no way JT FOWLER NOR SPIETH should be in team🤔🧐🤨huge mistake to leave out current form of Glover...gonna miss DJ BRYSON REED⛳⛳⛳👍👍👍🤔🧐🤨
I would have picked him if i were captain....just sayin'
Hope JT likes pressure - if he fails in Italy it’ll be spoken about for a looooooong time.
jt has an impressive record when he comes in with game. he's playing like me right now. maybe he can yurn it around.doubt it.
I think that $2 hair dye Zach Johnson has been using has seeped into his cranium.
What JT has done is not what he is going to do now!
"time to recoup his game????" he should have tried that this year, I'm sure bones' bank account would have liked it. hey, maybe scottie will fix his putting game this weekend, no problemo.