Ryder Cup Preview: Corey Pavin and USA’S Thermopylae

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Published: October 4, 2010

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It's 2010 and the highlight of professional golf rears its rather beautiful head once again.

I, for one, am confident that no one will be disappointed, except, if most sources are to be believed, Corey Pavin.

Golf fans are delighted at the return of this prestigious competition, while hoping it roars into action rather than return with a damp squib—akin to the weather projected to batter Celtic Manor.

Sources have completely written off the US team’s chances of winning, but it's perhaps premature.

While I believe and hope that Europe hammers the USA, this weekend has the feel of a true underdog story. 

TEAM USA

Corey Pavin has at his disposal an interesting mix of rookies and veterans.

At the head of his team is Phil Mickelson, ‘Lefty’ himself. The four-time major winner comes into the tournament following a win at the Masters back in April with a T4 finish in the US Open and a T12 finish in the PGA Championship.

With Mickelson is Tiger Woods, the current number one player in the world.

He could be integral to the outcome of the tournament, almost certainly set to play his customary Ryder Cup role of either hero or villain.

The troubled star has struggled since exploding back onto the scene at Augusta National, relying on a captain’s pick for a ticket over the Atlantic. His inconsistency was there for all to see over the past few months, finishing T4 at the U.S. Open and T78 at the recent Bridgestone International.

Many questioned his inclusion in this team but if anyone can step up to the big occasion, it’s Tiger.

The core of experienced Ryder Cup stalwarts, featuring the ever reliable Jim Furyk and 2009 Open winner Stewart Cink, along with Steve Stricker and Zack Johnson, will be integral in managing the rookies that have joined the team. Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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