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Ryder Cup: The Rookie Factor

Continuing the discussion prompted by Colin Montgomerie's comments about the importance of rookies in the 37th Ryder Cup--there are ten in all--here's the scoring record so far:

After Day One, the American rookies maintain a slight edge over their European counterparts.

After the Saturday morning round, the rookie competition is: U.S. 3-3-4, Europe 3-2-2 or 5 points to 4, with Justin Rose and Owen Wilson helping them narrow the gap.

Paul Azinger, interestingly, will send out two all-rookie teams this afternoon: Boo Weekley and J.B. Holmes, along with Steve Stricker and Ben Curtis.

Montgomerie made the point that in 2002, when Europe also played four rookies, those players came up strong on Sunday, not losing a point and leading Europe to victory. It could well come down the rookie factor again tomorrow.

--Bob Carney

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Congratulations to the US and a well played Ryder Cup. Just didn't care for the Boo Weekly antics. He needs to grow up. He has absolutely no class whatsoever. This was not the Alabama Open, it was the Ryder Cup! He was way over the line! And what's worst is the US media embracing his behavior. Imagine if Sergio or Poulter did the same thing, we would all be livid right now. We should remember that we have to play them again in two years over there. It may not be pretty. To win is one thing, but lets not lose the dignity and tradition the Tournament and the USA stands for. Great playing Boo, but Grow up! All you did was hit good golf shots like the other players did. Show some class or buy some! ”

Posted by yitc September 24, 2008 4:24 AM
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