You spotted my weakness there Wil - for sure once we get down past our top 5 guys they Americans have 4/5 for every one of our boys in the top 50. Rose is a proven performer on the big occasion & Rahm needs to find his leadership role within the team - the guy who turned up at the Masters will do me. 

I could add Tyrell Hatton to my list who, with his temperament, will guarantee some sparks flying. I rely on the fact that most European victories have come against the odds.

When he hits his first tee shot his knees will be shaking - could we be seeing the next big thing. i will be watching.

Thats the spirit Nigel - win at all costs.

If our American friends were wondering who he was they are about to find out. 

Wentworth isn't the widest course I have played, and Rory seemed to turn it around on the last 2 days. 

The format favours good putters and that is often unpredictable in 2 man teams.

There is no hiding in the singles though, but I give Europe a fair "putter's" chance as opposed to puncher's chance, as Poulter and Garcia are no longer around.

Yes 12 under over the final two rounds against 1 under the first two. Grant Fox's son wins with a great final round. Aberg going into the final round at 16 under and a two shot lead learned a very big lesson about pressure golf slipping out of contention. His prodigious talent has been talked up for a few weeks so time to find out about his temperament - my money is on him bouncing back in Rome but hey I am an eternal optimist. 

Have got Sky Go set up in the office for the Friday & then will be on the sofa for the Saturday, followed by pub Sunday.

Thats what i like to see - forward planning at its best. 

Not guilty m'lord - I am semi retired & caught up my hours earlier in the week. I also have it in good authority that Fscarlet has promised to work overtime to make up. 

Well of course, goes without saying. Will stay on late....to ensure I don't miss any of the afternoon matches!

Thats my fella - conscientious to the end.

afternoon has yanks up in 2 europe way up in mcllry match...could be heading fr 5-2 

The rough lethal makes kentucky blue grass look a bowling green lol

that could be crticial in the final analysis

6 - 1 up now 1 match left usa 1 ahead in that 1

ATM - Europe up in 2 more matches, USA in one with a few holes to go.

Surely Europe can't lose from that position - can they? 

Some of the decisions made by players & management suggest to me that, despite the rhetoric, this tournament is something of a side issue for them. For instance no American player has played at the Italian Open in the last two years despite it being played at Marco Simone. Add in the fact that most of the team took 4 weeks off golf in the build up. Would they take that route before a major - absolutely not. Luke Donald & his team have played a blinder so far in preparation & motivation. The constant theme of the European hero Seve is just one of the clever things.

I see Rory got quite excited with Cantlay's caddie for running across his line before the final putts on the 18th - even confronting him in the car park. Rory epitomises for me the desire to win being shown by all involved with Europe. He hasn't quite found his A game yet but even his B+ is usually good enough. 

If Luke Donald had been offered a 5 point lead going into the singles on Friday morning he would have bitten your hand off. However a word of caution - nothing is won until its won. Donald has top loaded his singles format so the big beasts of the European team need to show up one more time. 

Yes Rose's experience has coaxed the best out of McIntyre who looked like a rabbit in the headlights over the first few holes which is pretty understandable. Most of the required 4 points need to come from the five you have listed along with Hatton who is a fine player.

just thought I'd repost this great contest again 

All I can say bois bach is oh ye of little faith. 

All I can say bois bach is oh ye of little faith. 

Hopefully Donald will be retained for Beth Page Black in two years which will, as usual, be a huge test of character with US fans no doubt showing us a lot of the worst side of the game. The course set up made a massive difference. The Americans never really came to terms with hitting the fairway with penal rough lining both sides. It was not as if the fairways were narrow, they weren't. Perhaps they should learn to make more of their tournament venues challenge players to use all 14 clubs instead of the usual driver/3 wood wedge putter routine. 

Whatever the machinations it was compelling viewing & huge entertainment. To see my 86 year old neighbour ( round for some Sunday roast) screaming "get in there" to one of Tommy's putts late on made my day.