Ryder Cup 2012: Rory McIlroy Will Lead Europe to Victory

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Published: September 25, 2012

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When the 2012 Ryder Cup kicks off this weekend, Rory McIlroy will shake off a disappointing 10th-place finish at the Tour Championship and lead Europe to an upset victory over the United States. 

Brandt Snedeker’s win on Sunday forced McIlroy to settle for a runner-up finish in the final FedEx Cup standings. But McIlroy will complete a spectacular 2012 season—one that is sure to earn him his first PGA Tour Player of the Year award—by helping the Europeans defend their Ryder Cup title. 

The Americans seem to have all of the momentum entering this week’s competition at Medinah. Snedeker has been one of the tour’s hottest players over the past few weeks, while Tiger Woods has looked more like his pre-car accident self in 2012. 

The U.S. team also features seven players that finished in the top 10 at last week’s Tour Championship, an encouraging sign heading into this weekend’s showdown.

Despite the strong collective effort by the Americans at East Lake, the European team includes four golfers that finished in the top 10 of the final FedEx Cup standings compared to just three from the United States. 

The Europeans also have and edge in Ryder Cup experience, with Nicolas Colsaerts being the only member of the team who has never played in the event. The U.S. has four golfers that are new to the event, including Snedeker. 

The difference in Ryder Cup experience could play a significant role when you also consider the success that the Europeans have had in the event. The 11 returning members of the European team have a combined 60-32-18 record in Ryder Cup competition, while the eight veterans on the American team are just 41-59-16.



In addition to their the edge in experience and success in Ryder Cup competition, the Europeans also have Rory McIlroy on their side. No golfer has played better over the past month&mda...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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