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Tiger says Ryder rainsuits may have cost U.S. win
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03:38 PM ET 10.19 |
By now the story of the U.S. Ryder Cup rain suits (and generally silly-looking apparel in general) is an old story. However, in an interview Monday at the Chevron World Challenge Media Day, Tiger responded to a question regarding whether the malfunction of the suits could've been made the difference in the match with a definite "maybe."
Q. One of the things, just going back to the Ryder Cup for a minute I never really got to ask you about that over there is I know Steve's been caddying since he was 12 years old. He's pretty good at keeping clubs dry, but he was unable to keep your clubs dry for most of that week. The other issue was the rain suits which leaked and guys were walking around with very heavy suits. I know these are all little things, but when you look at it, it was only half a point that separated victory from defeat. Do you look back on that and say, you know, maybe we should have figured these things out a little bit better beforehand with the equipment?
TIGER WOODS: Well, there's no doubt. I think that those are issues that should be resolved before we get there so they're not an issue while playing. Come tournament time there are always going to be things that pop up, and you just have to deal with them. It happens in every team event I've ever been a part of. But little things like that, I think could have been taken care of so they weren't an issue. Or at least have been tested prior to game time so that any kind of corrections that could have been made, would have been made.
In this case, Tiger might be saying nicely what should have been made pretty clear, in not so pleasant terms, to Corey Pavin, his wife Lisa, or whoever had the responsibility of choosing the U.S. apparel: make sure the stuff works 100 percent of the time before the matches begin. And take my word for it, finding a rainsuit that's completely waterproof isn't that hard. I've stood in pouring rain with 30 mph winds in Zero Restriction rain gear and stayed completely dry.
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Lame excuse.
Mondo Jay
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he's not sayin,he's just sayin....
Harry Crack
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Here's a man who understands the need to wear the proper protection.
I P Freely
Clarksville , TN
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Nice One ! Following your line of thought it terrifies me that Stevie has known how to dry a club since he was 12.No wonder he never gets fired....
Harry Crack
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The European players play in the rain all the time. We don't. That's an edge right there.
Personally, I'm happy for Monty. Lord knows he gets enough knocks from everyone. Now he can go out with a smile on his face.
It's a nice ending for the old Scot.
Jonisagolffan
Richmond , MI
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This is a real bulletin. Time stops when Eldrick talks. Rumor has it that rain is wetter in England than it is in North America. Tomorrow we have a thread that only one-ply toilet paper was used in hotel bathrooms. Oh Lord, can it get any worse?
Slapshot
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By golly, if we'd have gotten our rain gear from these guys, we'd have won for sure! I can't believe the team didn't facelift bar.
Jakester
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Translation: I can't ball with a soggy johnson.
Weird Fish
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The biggest issue was when the golf bags malfunctioned!!!!! Caddies had no shot to keep the grips dry which was a huge disadvantage. But hey, it's the Ryder Cup and team USA needed to overcome that.
GreatWhiteBuffalo
Indianapolis, IN
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As much as a hated Monty I really respected him. He had a great career that included 8 Order of Merits and a Ryder Cup record that was 2nd to none.
GreatWhiteBuffalo
Indianapolis, IN
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Nowhere in his quote does he say what the headline says so where does the headline come from or was there a second interview where he said it? IMHO there is nothing tangeable here on which to base an opinion.
Center Ice
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If that causes you to "lean" in a certain direction it will probably throw off your shot.
TxHeat
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If you're looking for credibility in here, you're pushing a rope. If you're seeking a good chuckle, this is the place.
Jus' Sayin'
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Silly me! D'uh!
Center Ice
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What Tiger be sayin' and what Tiger be thinkin' be two diffint things, yo.
Slouch
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test
Canuck eh?
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