Oh No! GMac Wants McGinley To Smooth Things For Clarke
Now that he's patched things up with Rory McIlroy--well, until Rory's lawyers drop a few more requests for personal info--you'd think Graeme McDowell might have gone quietly as sort of the utility man that was the other Team Europe MVP after Justin Rose.
(BTW, I just don't know what else to say about the Getty Images shot posted at the Daily Mail featuring The Litigators, McIlroy and McDowell, other than I'm moved to see Northern Irishman proudly holding up a defaced flag of their home nation.)
Instead, GMac used Sunday's euphoria to ask Captain Paul McGinley to set aside his differences with Darren Clarke, who we recently learned backstabbed the current captain, and smooth the way for the Northern Irishman to be the next European Captain, even though he falls on most people's lists somewhere between Monty and a hologram of Henry Cotton, especially with huge personalities like Miguel Angel and Paddy waiting in the wings.
"Darren and Paul should put their differences aside," said McDowell.
Darren needs to spend some time talking to Paul about the way he [McGinley] has conducted himself this week.
"Paul commanded a huge amount of respect in the team room and was the best captain I have ever played under by far and that's no disrespect to any of the other captains."
So why not Paul again?
Monday, September 29, 2014 at 02:20 AM
Reader Comments (35)
Good question though, why not Paul again?
Personal issues? You've obviously never been sued.
Apologies if my euphemism wasn't effective. I have never been sued and neither has McDowell (at least not by Rory McIlroy). The parties to the litigation are Rory and Horizon. What also has got very little comment is the fact that GMac has decided to take his management business away from Horizon and take care of it himself, so you have to wonder just how comfortable GMac is with how things were managed by the people running Horizon.
As for flags, I’m with you Geoff, every flag should be treated with the highest respect. How many states were represented on the US team Saturday’s ‘sweater?
http://cdnd.lystit.com/125/200/tr/photos/fe6c-2014/08/07/polo-golf-blue-ryder-cup-flag-wool-sweater-product-1-22301383-0-371901202-normal.jpeg
Rory's suit alleges he was signed to a contract after getting filled up with grog at a party and was never informed that McDowell had an ownership stake in the company.
It's just too bad for the US. But i am not worried, they will get their act together.
Europe had a great team, an unreal top 5 and strong supporting cast. They also had a super captain and they were home.
Why not Paul again? No, somebody else gets a chance.
The European team is a "family," which explains why they always beat the evil American capitalist schweinhunds, who only care about money and self interest. No problem is too large to interupt the flow of love. Good ol Graham neglected to tell Rory he was going to profit from Rory's Tigeresque windfall? Clickbait. Everybody's best mate Darren shived his countryman McGinley to make room for Mrs. Doubtfire? Tell it to TMZ.
John
Please, don't take the path of Beaks. It just ends up with lactose intolerancy.
Is that illegal?
**To continue the translation "Paul and Darren have had a falling out but we really want them to be mates again because that would be the best thing for the European Ryder Cup team". This is why Europe wins the Ryder Cup.**
Good observation.
BrianS, I personally like the customized songs to serenade the European players as well. I'm an American but the "USA" chant gets awfully boring, not to mention, completely void of creativity and fun. I'm surprised the Europeans haven't chanted back, as a response, "BOR - ING", "BOR-ING", yet.
Don't see anything wrong with this. Life is way too short to let petty differences controls one's life.
Maybe The PGA of America and hire GMac to intervene in the Mickelson vs. T. Watson debacle??
I find it unfortunate that the 'feud" has become the story for the 2014 Team USA. Don't think PM really cares about THE Team as he jets off in his private G-5.
@highside "who only care about money and self interest"...... Hard for us to argue.
Phil takes shots at Rory / GMac issue, then throws his Captain under the bus in presser. His self-importance is way over valued.
Love to see 'Tranmere Rovers' or 'Toon Army On Tour' added to the Flag of St George - patriotism, club loyalty and a bit of individuality all in one.
Besides, there wasn't a worse use of the Stars and Stripes than Team USA's ugly Xmas sweaters. Mark Darcy thanked his stars he was English.
http://www.golfworldmonday.com/golfworldmonday/20140929?sub_id=Jh9DDcRe0Fia#pg26
@BrianS 11 guys travel together -- PM travels on his own private plan. Speaks volumes what he feels about the "team concept". Not saying Phil doesn't want to win - he just wants to do it his way, as he always does. He has become the Second Coming of Carnac the Great.
If he some day becomes Captain, will he travel on his private jet or become part of the team and travel with them?
One thing Watson is correct about..."they have to play better" if they expect to win. This includes Mr. Mickelson (16-19-1).
I am a golf fan, and a Phil fan. But he lost credibility with me on this one. Just my opinion.
Probably correct, but one wonders whether it should have been said in private to Bishop, rather than create a media circus.
It has, of course, over-shadowed all else, and has definitely accentuated the angst that the US feel.
All of which leads me to state that perchance, the anger is over-blown. Yesterday was fun, but today work began again, the sun moved over the yard-arm, more people were born and died...life really is too short to be bent out of shape about a few rounds of golf.
"It has, of course, over-shadowed all else" Sadly
No-one who watches the Ryder Cup wins anything apart from some osmotic reaction, as if the feats of the 12 players somehow permeates the spectators psyche, much like the beer. Being a spectators entitles me to just that and that only.
What a load of jingoistic crap you lot spout. Get over it.
His term is ending, thankfully, though he is the kind to stick around on the scene if at all possible.
It was his "wonderful" idea to bring the out of touch Watson out of mothballs for this RC.
The resulting mess should be laid on his doorstep.
Ditto Pro!
A couple of things. Someone told me today, I didn't see it myself, that Teddy was in TW's cart on the course? Is that true? What a clown!
Talked to a friend who was at the press conference and they said when Mickelson spoke up Teddy didn't know what to do. Many thought he might step up and say, "Hey, Tom was my man, he did what we wanted, we lost but it was a great week.........."
Nothing from the PGA leader.
By the way, there is chatter of a female PGA Pro being on the national elections for officer which would mean a future woman PGA President.
Something tells me the PGA will never get shucked of that self important blowhard.
Is "jingoistic" the first word British kids learn?!?
"Yes, Bishop rode around with Watson during the RC, at least on the final day."
What's the big deal? He's the top guy, he can ride around with anyone he likes!