Yea, Spieth has had some moments where he was whining, but I don't get the impression that he is as disliked as Reed.

Unless Kuch and Furyk are getting saved for later play, I would think that Furyk/Reed or Kuch/Spieth or something like that would be a better option than two rookies.

Just my uneducated 2 cents.

Think the plan is Furyk/Kuchar in the afternoon and that should be a good pairing.

jj , when did Spieth show immaturity ? All I have ever heard and /or seen is folks saying he's very mature for his age.

Doh. didn't see these other posts about Kuch.

So pumped about tomorrow.

I personally like pairing Spieth/Reed together. Both were pretty accomplished amateur match play players. Reed won some big matches in Augusta State's run to back to back national championships. Spieth's record speaks for itself (two junior am titles, walker cup, national championship at UT).

None of the veterans had any luck against Poulter in 2012, so I'll be interested to see how the rookies do. Reed might be the perfect guy to out-****** Poulter.

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None of the veterans had any luck against Poulter in 2012, so I'll be interested to see how the rookies do. Reed might be the perfect guy to out-****** Poulter.

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Or Watson is of the thought that Poulter is going to beat anybody that's thrown at him. Why not let the young guys get some experience while at the same time putting a strong team elsewhere?

Essentially conceding this match so as to not lose another point elsewhere. If these guys come out and are on fire maybe you get this win and it's house money.

Not a bad pairing as I like the calm demeanor of Jordan with the conceded douchiness of Reed.

Watson doesn't seem like the kind of guy to concede matches

Concede the match was not the best term to use. More like picking your battles.

Like you said, none of the vets had an answer for Ian so why not pair the rooks up and use the stronger pairs elsewhere.

Tom had no clue who Reed/Spieth would even be playing so that doesn't really make any sense. He obviously thinks they are a good duo in this format, they can both make birdies in bunches. When Reed is off he is way off though so I would sit him until Sunday if he plays bad tomorrow morning.

I was pumped till I saw the first match tees off at 1:35am CST... dang European time difference

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Tom had no clue who Reed/Spieth would even be playing so that doesn't really make any sense. He obviously thinks they are a good duo in this format, they can both make birdies in bunches. When Reed is off he is way off though so I would sit him until Sunday if he plays bad tomorrow morning.

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Exactly. They just turn in the order of the players as does the other team, you have no idea who it will be.

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I was pumped till I saw the first match tees off at 1:35am CST... dang European time difference

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And I'm on the West Coast......will DVR and watch while working I think. At least Sunday is later.

British Open and every four years the Ryder Cup the only time it's not perfect being on Pacific Time for watching sports.

Very smart move getting the rookies started in the Fourball format.

They ready.

@TimRosaforte: I especially want to see if this Reed kid plays the Ryder Cup like he did the NCAAs, taking out Uihlein twice, Koepka, English Hadley

Looks like Mickelson's trying to hide a stiff shaft

Amy Mickelson upsized after her titay issues.

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Very smart move getting the rookies started in the Fourball format.

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Agreed. Can't wait for the (early) morning.

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Amy Mickelson upsized after her titay issues.

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Good for her. What an appropriate "F YOU" to cancer.

"You took away my cans? Well guess what, cancer, I'm getting new ones that are twice as big."

Is anyone still up???

That's a rough start. Can't say either of those US drives inspire confidence

"On the tee, Bubba Watson......I mean, Webb Simpson."

Then he hits a wedge off the first tee.

That rough looks a wee bit thick

How did that not go in?!?

Y da fk would u concede!!!!!

Rough start

This coverage is terrible. It's 75% commercials.

Agreed. 3 shots, Curve tv... 3 shots, Player profile... 3 shots, luxury car (that I'll never buy)...

Reed and Spieth

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There are 4 pairings on the course. There is not that much golf to show.

Glad they showed Poulter's shank into the lake, guess they can show that when there's only 4 groups on the course.

That reminds of the time I saw David Toms top a 3 wood at the International in Denver. Might have hit it about 50 yards on the ground. Still made par though.

Jimmy Walker!

Nice photobomb and photo

Dem cans...