Ryder Cup pairings: Phil Mickelson goes first; Tiger Woods is third
Ryder Cup captains Corey Pavin and Colin Montgomery have announced the pairings for matches between the United States and European teams that begin Friday in Wales:
7:45 a.m. (2:45 a.m. EDT; U.S. players listed first): Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson vs. Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer;
8 a.m.: Stewart Cink and Matt Kuchar vs. Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell;
8:15 a.m.: Steve Stricker and Tiger Woods vs. Ian Poulter and Ross Fisher;
(Why, Pavin was asked, was Woods third? "Because the first two spots are filled already.")
8:30 a.m.: Bubba Watson and Jeff Overton vs. Luke Donald and Padraig Harrington.
The TV schedule
Friday: 2:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. ESPN
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. NBC
Sunday: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. NBC
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Cindy Boren
| September 30, 2010; 12:01 PM ET
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The US is hoping a 2-0 start can make up for Tiger's inevitable 6 and 5 loss.
Posted by: Nemo24601 | September 30, 2010 1:08 PM | Report abuse
Ignorance is bliss. Hate to bust your bubble but Tiger Woods will have a VERY good weekend in Wales.
Posted by: shanks1 | September 30, 2010 1:35 PM | Report abuse
KEEP IN MIND, GIRLS, WE'RE ALL ON THE SAME TEAM.
Posted by: haes1 | September 30, 2010 3:48 PM | Report abuse
Shanks--are you referring to Tiger's weekend on the course?
Posted by: AnnieRose | September 30, 2010 8:03 PM | Report abuse
I like the first 3 pairings. Just wish that Furyk was going out with Bubba rather than untried rookie Overton. But hope we sweep 4-0. GO USA!!
Posted by: jts53 | September 30, 2010 9:04 PM | Report abuse
It does not help that a man who now seems to be improvising as he goes along captains this U.S. team. Pavin could not explain why he thought the No. 8 match was so important location for Woods, as he could not explain why his players kept leaving putts short all day while the Europeans meant that if they reach'm in the hole. Ryder Cup Pairings http://usspost.com/ryder-cup-pairings-2-18611/
Posted by: susan166 | October 3, 2010 4:47 PM | Report abuse
It does not help that a man who now seems to be improvising as he goes along captains this U.S. team. Pavin could not explain why he thought the No. 8 match was so important location for Woods, as he could not explain why his players kept leaving putts short all day while the Europeans meant that if they reach'm in the hole. Ryder Cup Pairings http://usspost.com/ryder-cup-pairings-2-18611/
Posted by: susan166 | October 3, 2010 4:48 PM | Report abuse
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