I'm having serious doubts myself. How can you factor in the psychological effects of today's events? Can't see the normal rules for capping golf having any bearing this week. Am I over-reacting? Would be interesting to hear some player interviews in the next few days.
Is there any point capping this week's events?
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Several players, including Toms, Mickelson & Duval, are stranded and not able to get to St Louis with the air traffic shut down.
Ernie Els:
"I don't understand how these guys can even hit balls," he said, pointing toward the practice range.
Nor can I
Ernie Els:
"I don't understand how these guys can even hit balls," he said, pointing toward the practice range.
Nor can I
Mickelson was en route to a media day for the Tour Championship in Houston when his plane was ordered to land in Austin, Texas. He reportedly was planning to rent a car and drive home to Scottsdale, Ariz.
Not quite sure about the state of communications on the East Coast, certainly couldn't get on the net earlier today.
Personally, will be surprised if they play.
Difficult to put things into words really
Personally, will be surprised if they play.
Difficult to put things into words really
Stan,
I tend to agree that there is little point in capping the tournaments for this week.
The latest from the PGA website suggests they are planning to start on Friday but they will continue to monitor the situation and may make further changes if appropriate.
I tend to agree that there is little point in capping the tournaments for this week.
The latest from the PGA website suggests they are planning to start on Friday but they will continue to monitor the situation and may make further changes if appropriate.
The most bizzare of situations.I might be taking wrong approach but and at some point in time will have to resume previous schedule of life and the sooner the better in my way of thinking.Strong possibility there may be no event but if they do will proceed as normal in my own thinking.However will gladly comply with the majority about not posting selections if that is to be general consensus.Agree with Stan on phych factor.Emotional factors sway heavy on performance with Lehman being just one example.
DTB, you're right, we certainly need to get back into normal routines within the next day or two. My point was not that we should not cap this week's events out of respect for the victims, but that I don't want to waste my money (or anyone else waste theirs) on events in which I have no idea how each player will play. No sense in that.
Please don't let me stop you from posting your thoughts this week. I'm just pretty sure that I'll sit this week out as all four events are in the US, would have capped an event that was being held in Europe.
I do hope that the Ryder Cup is not one of yesterday's victims though
Please don't let me stop you from posting your thoughts this week. I'm just pretty sure that I'll sit this week out as all four events are in the US, would have capped an event that was being held in Europe.
I do hope that the Ryder Cup is not one of yesterday's victims though
Stanley....it looks like the Ryder Cup will be affected.Players' thoughts with victims, not golf
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LONDON -- Members of the American and European teams have called for this month's Ryder Cup match to be postponed in the wake of Tuesday's terror attacks in the United States.
"We are due to fly out on Sunday next week to England, and my guess is that is too soon after this tragedy," former British Open champion Mark Calcavecchia was quoted as saying in Wednesday's Daily Express newspaper.
"We are all devastated by what has happened, so many innocent people killed. We were due to have dinner with the President at the White House before flying over to Britain, and that is not going to happen now.
"I think you can forget about the Ryder Cup for a few months at least," said Calcavecchia.
Stewart Cink agreed with the sentiments of his American teammate, saying: "I feel a lot less safe about flying to England than I did 24 hours ago."
Cink, who is due to make his debut in the biennial contest at The Belfry between Sept. 28-30, added: "I have a wife and two boys and do not want to make them live without a husband and without a father just because I want to play in the Ryder Cup.
"The United States does not have many national sides in international competition, so this would be a huge target for any of America's enemies.
"If someone wanted to strike at America, or freedom, or capitalism, the Ryder Cup would be a tempting event to hit," Cink was quoted as saying in the Daily Express.
"I don't think the Ryder Cup should go ahead, but there are lots of questions that need to be answered over the next few days. I will certainly be talking to the other members of the team about this."
Mark James, skipper of the European team two years ago in Brookline, told Sky Sports the match would have to be cancelled rather than postponed.
"It would be very difficult to reschedule it," he said Wednesday. "My view would be if they didn't go ahead this time we should just wait until 2003 and take it from there."
The Ryder Cup, first contested in 1927, was suspended during World War II but otherwise has been held every two years.
Guy Kinnings, manager of Colin Montgomerie and Ryder Cup teammate Thomas Bjorn of Denmark, said players in St Louis for the American Express Championship were in "absolute shock" on Wednesday.
"I don't think most players have had the chance to think about it right now," Kinnings said.
"Tournament schedules and so forth aren't exactly uppermost in their minds. I suspect we'll need a few days before we'll be in a position to know what to do (about the Ryder Cup)."
The U.S. team was practicing in St Louis when they heard news of the tragedy.
"It is a sad, sad day for America," Tiger Woods was quoted as saying in the Daily Express.
Ireland's Padraig Harrington, a member of Europe's Ryder Cup side, said: "I would support any action they want taken. There is no doubt this has hit the American players hard."
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LONDON -- Members of the American and European teams have called for this month's Ryder Cup match to be postponed in the wake of Tuesday's terror attacks in the United States.
"We are due to fly out on Sunday next week to England, and my guess is that is too soon after this tragedy," former British Open champion Mark Calcavecchia was quoted as saying in Wednesday's Daily Express newspaper.
"We are all devastated by what has happened, so many innocent people killed. We were due to have dinner with the President at the White House before flying over to Britain, and that is not going to happen now.
"I think you can forget about the Ryder Cup for a few months at least," said Calcavecchia.
Stewart Cink agreed with the sentiments of his American teammate, saying: "I feel a lot less safe about flying to England than I did 24 hours ago."
Cink, who is due to make his debut in the biennial contest at The Belfry between Sept. 28-30, added: "I have a wife and two boys and do not want to make them live without a husband and without a father just because I want to play in the Ryder Cup.
"The United States does not have many national sides in international competition, so this would be a huge target for any of America's enemies.
"If someone wanted to strike at America, or freedom, or capitalism, the Ryder Cup would be a tempting event to hit," Cink was quoted as saying in the Daily Express.
"I don't think the Ryder Cup should go ahead, but there are lots of questions that need to be answered over the next few days. I will certainly be talking to the other members of the team about this."
Mark James, skipper of the European team two years ago in Brookline, told Sky Sports the match would have to be cancelled rather than postponed.
"It would be very difficult to reschedule it," he said Wednesday. "My view would be if they didn't go ahead this time we should just wait until 2003 and take it from there."
The Ryder Cup, first contested in 1927, was suspended during World War II but otherwise has been held every two years.
Guy Kinnings, manager of Colin Montgomerie and Ryder Cup teammate Thomas Bjorn of Denmark, said players in St Louis for the American Express Championship were in "absolute shock" on Wednesday.
"I don't think most players have had the chance to think about it right now," Kinnings said.
"Tournament schedules and so forth aren't exactly uppermost in their minds. I suspect we'll need a few days before we'll be in a position to know what to do (about the Ryder Cup)."
The U.S. team was practicing in St Louis when they heard news of the tragedy.
"It is a sad, sad day for America," Tiger Woods was quoted as saying in the Daily Express.
Ireland's Padraig Harrington, a member of Europe's Ryder Cup side, said: "I would support any action they want taken. There is no doubt this has hit the American players hard."
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