Saturday, July 30, 2011

The President's Cup - Potential Team

The President's Cup is the perfect breeding ground for Ryder Cup exploits. Captain Couples should award as many spots as possible to up and coming American golfers. The leaderboard at the Greenbrier Classic would comprise a good US team, to include.

Anthony Kim
Webb Simpson
Gary Woodland

Stalwarts include:
Phil Mickelson
Steve Stricker
Matt Kuchar
Nick Watney
Dustin Johnson
Bubba Watson
Hunter Mahan


With Jim Furyk and David Toms on the edges of qualification, I'd consider choosing younger golfers to complete the team. The remaining two? Rickie Fowler and last week's winner, Sean O'Hair. Do TIger the favor of not offering him a cross-world obligation.

1 comment:

Eric Z said...

No Bob Estes? Are you age discriminating?

I wouldn't put AK on there just yet...he still has to prove something this year. The fold in the final round of the Greenbriar says a lot.

I like your thoughts of Webb and Gary; I'd throw Rickie, a rejunvenated Lucas Glover in there and add Ryan Moore and a real wild card, Keegan Bradley.

Oh, that adds up to 13? Well I know who I would take off the list of stalwarts. Hint: he's a lefthander, and he doesn't cry at tournaments.