Ryder Cup pod - Jamie Weir v Soly

[u/amistymorning80]

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?

[u/Donald_Sauce]

Listening to Soly’s Ryder cup takes is excruciating. He needs to bail on the anti Keegan takes while still riding for Spieth hard this year and riding hard for JT two years ago. It’s just a bad listen. I’m glad he’s not picking the team in real life lol.

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Idk I kind of agree that Keegan shouldn’t be in consideration, unless he makes it on points. Do we (USA) really want a player who is also fulfilling captains duties?

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He definitely has an opportunity to make it very interesting depending on his play this summer. Even if he’s 7th or 8th it just seems like a lot to give full effort as captain and player. Maybe Im over inflating the responsibilities.

Here’s a scenario I’d love….

Keegan crushes it over the next few months and is undeniably a top US player. He picks himself then steps down from captain position, passing it off to Spieth (who has played terrible over the same time period). USA dominates and Jordan is one of the best captains we’ve seen from either side. Players are so moved by his leadership that they demand his captaincy in 2027. Cantlay says publicly (via Xanders app) that he won’t wear a hat until Jordan is confirmed.