Russell Knox Has Very Good Cause To Feel Robbed Of Ryder Selection Pick.
TPC Boston, MA … Scotland’s Russell Knox has every right to feel gutted after being robbed of a European Ryder Cup ‘wildcard’ pick earlier today.
Despite having won twice in the 50-week qualifying period and currently being the World No. 20 along being ranked 7th on the FedEx Cup standing Knox was overlooked for one of three picks by Belgium’s Thomas Pieters.
And Clarke also ignored Knox’s credentials in also capturing last November’s WGC – HSBC Champions, ...
McIlroy Reveals Clarke Confides With Him Over His European Ryder Cup ‘Wildcard’ Picks.
If Rory McIlroy’s correct Darren Clarke has already decided on his three Hazeltine ‘wildcard’ picks despite Thomas Pieters’ dramatic Made in Denmark victory.
McIlroy revealed after his Barclays Championship closing round he received a text message from Clarke on Saturday night (US time) and with McIroy then phoning Europe’s captain for a long discussion on his three picks.
“I spoke to Darren quite a bit last night so I know what’s going to happen but then I don’t want to divulge anything,” ...
Knox Agrees His Travelers Win Deserves Higher Ryder Cup Stature Than Pieters Danish Victory Delight.
Russel Knox was not for one moment downplaying Thomas Pieters success in the Made in Denmark event but the Scot reckons his recent Travellers Championship win should can more weight when it comes to a Ryder Cup ‘wildcard’ pick.
European Team captain Darren Clarke is set to announce his three picks tomorrow (TUES) at 12.30pm from the Wentworth Club ballroom in Surrey.
At the corresponding time of 7.30am in the States, Knox will still be in his Long Island hotel room bed after having hosted ...
Clarke Facing Tartan Golf Backlash If He Doesn’t Pick Knox!
Darren Clarke is staring at a Tartan golf backlash if Russell Knox is not handed a Ryder Cup ‘wildcard’ pick.
Despite Belgium’s Thomas Pieters emerging as a candidate for one of Clarke’s three Hazeltine picks when he announces those at 12.30pm (UK time) tomorrow Knox reckons his recent PGA Tour win should count more than Pieters victory in rural Denmark.
When Clarke confirms his picks Knox will still be in his Long Island hotel room bed after having hosted a corporate outing yesterday (MON) ...
Darren Clarke Now Torn Between Four Players & Only Three Hazeltine Picks.
Just when you thought Darren Clarke’s job as European Ryder Cup captain looked easy and Thomas Pieters goes and wins the Made In Denmark event.
Pieters historic victory, and becoming the first Belgium-born golfer to win three times on the European Tour, was too late for automatic Hazeltine team selection but could not have come at a more important time and with Clarke set to announce his three ‘wildcard’ picks on Tuesday at 12.30pm (UK time).
Prior to the Made in Denmark many observers ...
Thomas Pieters Tight-Lipped & ‘No Comment’ On Hazeltine ‘Wildcard’ Selection Chances.
Bethpage Park, NY … Historic-winning Belgium Thomas Pieters played the real diplomat declaring ‘No comment!” when asked if he thought he would earn a European Ryder Cup ‘wildcard’ pick following his dramatic Made in Denmark success.
Pieters became the first Belgium-born golfer ever to win three European Tour titles when he birdied the closing three holes and capture the Danish event with a final round 65 for a one shot victory.
“It was really cool the way I finished ...
Martin Laird Declares There’s No Argument Why Russell Knox Doesn’t Deserve Hazeltine Selection.
Fellow Scot Martin Laird muscled his way to within three shots of the lead on day three of the Barclays Championship and then threw his weight behind Russell Knox is not deserving of a Hazeltine ‘wildcard’ pick.
Laird has known Knox for many years and before Knox began making an impact on the PGA Tour.
The pair are also fellow Aberdeen Asset Management ambassadors.
“Russell’s results this season has been impressive but then I am not surprised. He and I have played numerous practice ...
