Ryder Cup 2014

[Mick Mac]

It's the most watched sporting event after the world cup and olympics.

Europe quoted as big favorites but the wind is set to blow.

The scene is set for heroes and villains.

[Alan Medic]

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.

[Mick Mac]

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.

[red devil]

Source?...

[El Pibe]

"It's the most watched sporting event after the world cup and olympics."

I thought it was the Tour de France, though paint drying would be wholly prefreable in my book....

[Alan Medic]

http://sports-facts.top5.com/the-worlds-top-5-most-watched-sporting-events/

I'd never have guessed all 5 of these.

[El Pibe]

yeah i think the tour is cumulative, but given it goes on for ever.......

[Mick Mac]

This thread has not started well.

[????]

Like Europe last time

[Alan Medic]

Still waitin' for an answer to RD's question......

[Mick Mac]

Like you Quids, I think a bet on USA would be a good value from a financial perspective - but would ruin my enjoyment so cant go there, but it will be close again I reckon, seems to have a way of working out like that.

[JohnL]

The official site say 500 million edit: I note the word potential there :)

The FIFA WC was 700 above ?

http://www.rydercup.com/europe/news/standard-life-investments-named-first-ryder-cup-worldwide-partner

[Mick Mac]

Right lets skip the bollocks about viewers. Tournament starts tomorrow.

Europe 15 USA 13. Some great moments ahead.

[JohnL]

Started now - Europeans wearing Scottish type jerseys today

Good atmosphere

[Help-Ma-Boab]

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.

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> Started now - Europeans wearing Scottish type

> jerseys today

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> Good atmosphere

[Help-Ma-Boab]

On at Actress if interested. Doors open at noon today, then 10am Sat and Sun. This will not help my 6 x 6 policy!

[JohnL]

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.

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

> ever got to the course.

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> JohnL Wrote:

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> > Started now - Europeans wearing Scottish type

> > jerseys today

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> > Good atmosphere

[Help-Ma-Boab]

Heading to Actress JohnL. Can't picture what's going on when listening on ma Tranny.

[????]

watching the golfers in Ryder Cup reminds me of a mid-80s saturday awayday on the train :)

[Help-Ma-Boab]

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 :)

[Alan Medic]

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.

[Help-Ma-Boab]

I'm 8 over par. Actress a great wee spot to watch..

[Alan Medic]

Bet you don't know the score HMB.......without looking it up!

[Help-Ma-Boab]

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?

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

> looking it up!

[Mick Mac]

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.