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I've taken Friday off so I can see it all. Where did you get that stat from Mick? I'd have my doubts about it. In the UK it's only on Sky. How many European countries are that interested in it? In the US they'll watch if they're winning. Rest of the world, not sure.
Golf?s biennial festival of partisanship, the Ryder Cup, commences on Friday (26th September) at Gleneagles in Scotland. The event stands alone in the sport in its capacity to attract not only casual golf fans, but viewers who would not spend a single minute watching golf elsewhere in the calendar. In fact, it stands only behind the World Cup and the Olympic Games in terms of television audiences.

Not the same "watching" it on radio. Wonder if any pubs will have it on. Taken day off work so will investigate a bit later.


I was a waiter at Gleneagles years ago. Closest I ever got to the course.



JohnL Wrote:

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> Started now - Europeans wearing Scottish type

> jerseys today

>

> Good atmosphere

Would think loads will.


It's nice watching it live on TV - and an excuse to spend all day in the pub :)


Help-Ma-Boab Wrote:

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> Not the same "watching" it on radio. Wonder if any

> pubs will have it on. Taken day off work so will

> investigate a bit later.

>

> I was a waiter at Gleneagles years ago. Closest I

> ever got to the course.

>

>

> JohnL Wrote:

> --------------------------------------------------

> -----

> > Started now - Europeans wearing Scottish type

> > jerseys today

> >

> > Good atmosphere

Casuals, bloody casuals...a good read!..in Actress. Its like my dream man cave if I had this at home. Massive screen, golf on, hotdog delivered, licensed. Only 1 here. Enjoyin it while it lasts...



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> watching the golfers in Ryder Cup reminds me of a

> mid-80s saturday awayday on the train :)

Few have played really well so far but it's building up nicely to Sunday's singles. Whatever about the numbers watching I think it makes for the best sporting event to watch which I suppose is helped by having a foot in one camp or the other. Wouldn't surprise me if they were level by tomorrow afternoon.

I'll be back...great afo watching today. Be there again noonish tomorra. Played 8 holes today. Aiming for a full round tomorrow. It's 3.5 to 2.5 isn't it?



Alan Medic Wrote:

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> Bet you don't know the score HMB.......without

> looking it up!

Great days golf yesterday but the players found the breeze tricky and today the birdies are absolutely flying in with perfect calm conditions.


Amazing weather for Perth in late September HMB ?. The fans there are getting a real treat.


Poulter the postman is not delivering this morning though and possibly will be rested again for the afternoon, unless Stenson back problems flare up. Rorys on fire as are a number of others. Really warning up nicely.


Ryder Cup BBQ and a few beers may be a good idea tomoz.

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