U.S.A Victorious Over Europe in Ryder Cup

Captain Paul Azinger lead the American team to victoy, for the first time since 1999.  All of this while missing the best golfer in the world Tiger Woods. The Europeans led by Captain Nick Faldo were heavily favored going into the event.  Two time major winner in 2008 Padaig Harrington was a go to man for Europe.  While U.S.A was relying on the experience of Phil Mickelson and Kenny Perry, to help lead a team filled with rookies.   The three day event which consists of three types of matches; 8 foursome matches, 8 fourball matches and 12 single matches.  The 2008 European vs. America golfing event occurred at the Valhalla Golf Club in Lousiville, Kentucky last weekend. 

Day 1: Justin Leonard Hunter Mayham along with Stewart Cink and Chad Cambell won the first morning matches for the United States.

Friday afternoon Phil Mickelson and Anthony Kim and also Justin Leonard and Hunter Mayham won for the United States. Ian Poulter and Justin Rose won for the Europeans.

Saturday morning Ian Polter and Justin Rose along with Henrick Stenson and Oliver Wilson brought two more vicotrys to Europe. The United States’ Jim Furyk and Kenny Perry brought it back.

Saturday afternoon Boo Weekly and JB Holmes won the match for the U.S.A while Ian Polter and Graeme McDowell won the European match.

On Sunday, there were twelve singles. The U.S winners consisted of:

1) Anthony Kim

2)Kenny Perry

3)JB Homes

4) Ben Curtis

5)Chad Cambell

6)Jim Furyk

7)Boo Weekly  

All won their singles matches for the United States to its first Ryder Cup victory since 1999 making it our third Ryder Cup Victory in 15 years. The twelve member teamed showed a lot of emotion and excitement during their acceptance of the Ryder. For such a dull sport, the excitement of this event overshadowed the slow paced sport.

RatDog and Allman Brothers @ SPAC.

On August 19 I enjoyed a night of southern rock at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. I was pleasantly surprised by the Allman Brothers. I was surprised because I have never had an interest in their music. I was expecting a decent concert but assumed I’d eventually find myself bored and ready to leave. However, I ended up getting completely consumed in the emotional set tributed to Allen Woody, who passed away in 2000.

While I have never been an expert on their music I did know a couple of their hit songs such as “Jessica” which is a six minute song that they turned into thirty glorious minutes as well as “Rambling Man.” Gregg Allman had a couple of solos on the piano and organ accompanied by Jeff Chimenti and Warren Hayes and Derek Trucks jammed on slide guitar.

RatDog (put together by Bob Weir formerly of The Grateful Dead) opened for the Allman Brothers. The distinguishable difference between the two bands was that they come from very different places but both played magnificently and the two bands went well together. The atmosphere at SPAC couldn’t have been better. The weather was gorgeous and it helped that I was with some of my best friends. It was fun to be surrounded by so many people not of our generation but perhaps of one that may have been better than our own. People were dancing and clearly enjoying their trip down memory lane by the looks of euphoria and contentment on their faces. I am greatly anticipating the next concert.

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