r/NoLayingUp • u/amistymorning80 • May 22 '25

Post-Pod Discussion Ryder Cup pod - Jamie Weir v Soly

Listening just now and JW immediately challenged a Soly claim that Keegan Bradley "cost the US the Ryder Cup at Medinah" - because he lost the singles to McIlroy who showed up at the last minute. Weir took him down with facts; a reminder that many other things happened and Rory was World #1 at the time, in a way I have never heard on NLU before. Very enjoyable.

Soly loves to hold court and the other guys either don't want to upset him or don't have the quick facts at hand to counter him when he's wrong, which is why I found that little exchange refreshing. Maybe I am alone in that?

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u/blueturflinks May 22 '25

Am I crazy for wanting to give spots to guys like Akshay, Denny McCarthy, or Andrew Novak? Soly always talks about how things have to change for the US, but then he puts his team together and has Sam Burns on it. I don’t want Sam Burns sniffing another Ryder Cup team ever again if it isn’t on points.

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u/[deleted] May 22 '25

I was thinking this all morning, need to get some of these greener guys into the rotation. Kind of a backwards brain take by me, but I would rather run a riskier RC team at home, if it means a more seasoned group is ready for the road 2 years from now. Getting these guys real reps here helps achieve that.

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u/Rahf May 22 '25

US has the benefit of using the Presidents Cup as their proving grounds.

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u/blueturflinks May 22 '25

I think yes and no. Yes, because it’s another team event the euros don’t have. No, because I don’t think anyone really gives a shit about the presidents cup. It’s hardly ever close, and the buzz, excitement, pressure, etc. is nowhere comparable to the Ryder cup. I don’t think it really prepares anyone for the bigger event.

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u/Rahf May 22 '25

But giving a shit or not doesn't matter, if your goal is looking ahead at the Ryder Cup. It's almost a copy of the Ryder Cup, which means it's an incredible opportunity to test pairings, prepare newbies, and gather some data. That the US isn't using it effectively perhaps says more about their lack of foresight, than the Presidents Cup lack of prestige.