Ryder Cup stats - something to ignore :)
The guys over at the Paddy Power Blog can exclusively reveal that Team USA have a, marginally, better chance of lifting the Ryder Cup because of one very simple reason. They can drive the ball further than Europe.
http://www.golfshake.com/news/view/4662/Ryder_Cup_Team_Stats_Europe_v_America_Driving_Stats.html
Reply : Thu 27th Sep 2012 12:13
Is this for real? USA can on average drive the ball 25.2 inches ( yes inches ) further that the Euro team member. Its all over...... Dave CAC handed Geordie.
Reply : Thu 27th Sep 2012 15:11
25.2 inches more likely to end up in the rough!
Last edit : Thu 27th Sep 2012 15:17
Reply : Thu 27th Sep 2012 15:41
I think it's a bit of marketing spin, the approach stats are more interesting!
Reply : Thu 27th Sep 2012 19:53
Exactly, Dan, just like the normal PGA circuit, best putter wins.
Reply : Sat 29th Sep 2012 11:39
Only 3 players shorter than Poulter. His record is excellent, as is Jim Furyk's... Doesn't matter if you drive 270 or 310, and putt like God or Mr Magoo, its the number of shots to get it in the hole that matters.
Reply : Sun 30th Sep 2012 23:26
Fantastic singles play by the Europeans. We crushed them.