Ryder Cup showcased new personalities Sep 24, 2008
21: Paul Azinger is proud of his team for putting their hearts and souls into the game and reclaiming the Ryder Cup ... U.S. captain Paul Azinger sent out the 23-year-old Kim in the first singles match Sunday against Garcia with words that stuck with Kim throughout his 5-and-4 victory. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Say it ain't so Oh ends 50 years in baseball Sep 24, 2008
Just as captain Paul Azinger promised, the Americans partied into the morning hours after winning the Ryder Cup. Egged on by his teammates, Boo Weekley told the story of the time he was a teenager in the Florida Panhandle and paid $5 on 10-1 odds that he could land a punch against an orangutan. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
U.S. Rydes wave without Woods Sep 24, 2008
U.S. captain Paul Azinger gave Woods a free pass to text him any time he wanted during the Ryder Cup Matches with Europe over the weekend. Maybe Zinger's only gaffe of the week. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Ryder Cup very revealing Sep 24, 2008
U.S. captain Paul Azinger sent out the 23-year-old Kim in the first singles match Sunday against Garcia with words that stuck with Kim throughout his 5-and-4 victory. "You have a lot of game, so just go out there and let the whole world see it."What everyone saw was one of the most explosive talents in golf. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Agostini: Modestan saw Ryder rebirth up close Sep 24, 2008
AZINGER -- Captain Paul Azinger, via his at-large selections and partner combinations, created a let-it-loose attitude, a 180-degree flip from the stoic and tense American teams of the recent past. Another thing about Azinger: He instilled all his attributes as a player -- imaginative, resilient and willing to fight -- onto his team. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Who needs Tiger? Sep 24, 2008
Certainly Woods, who was home watching on TV and bombarding US team captain Paul Azinger with text messages is the most talented golfer of his generation. But the single-minded focus that he has used to earn 14 major titles hasn't translated to the Ryder Cup team competition. (iAfrica.com)
Faldo under fire after Ryder Cup defeat Sep 23, 2008
European players and rival captain Paul Azinger leap to Faldo's defense. (CNN) -- Nick Faldo's players and his American counterpart Paul Azinger leapt to his defense on Monday in the wake of a string of unfavorable headlines after his European team lost the Ryder Cup. (CNN -- International)
On Golf: Parting thoughts from the Ryder Cup Sep 23, 2008
-- Paul Azinger made all the right moves in his role as U.S. captain. He kept his players loose, set up Valhalla to encourage birdies and helped the Americans hoist the cup for the first time in nine years. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
'Faldo folly'? European press slams Cup captain Sep 23, 2008
The Times of London said that while U.S. captain Paul Azinger instilled belief in his team, "Faldo inspired chaos.". The Times assailed Faldo for using his most successful players - Ian Poulter and Graeme McDowell - near the end of Sunday's singles matches rather than at the beginning. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Spare us the whining and excuses Sep 23, 2008
And now that the Europeans have been beaten, perhaps Paul Azinger and his team should consider taking on that other golf juggernaut. The South Korean women. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ryder Cup Notes And Minutiae Sep 23, 2008
Credit captain Paul Azinger for his captain's picks, who went 6-3-5 over three days to lead the U.S. team. Azinger campaigned to have the rules changed to allow him to pick four players instead of two. (ABC 7 News, DC)
U.S. team's Ryder Cup joy runneth over Sep 23, 2008
Captain Paul Azinger hugged everyone in sight. So did Raymond Floyd, a former captain. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Spectacular play resonates Sep 23, 2008
"I knew I had 12 gamers," said U.S. captain Paul Azinger. After three losses in a row, including the last two by record margins, Azinger was given carte blanche to make whatever changes he felt necessary to turn the tide. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Tigerless, but not toothless Sep 23, 2008
Also deserving of much credit is first-time Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger. His player selections and strategy came in for a lot of criticism before the win. (The Augusta Chronicle)
* Ryder Cup 2008: US hotshots earn Ryder Cup win Sep 23, 2008
The result was a ringing endorsement for US skipper Paul Azinger who has spent the last two years masterminding the campaign to stop the rampant Europeans winning the trophy for a fourth straight time. And it will bring an avalanche of criticism down on the head of his European counterpart Nick Faldo, who has had a rocky ride at Valhalla Golf Club all week as he struggled to impose his leadership qualities. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
US team inspired to victory by sparkling display from rookie Sep 23, 2008
We are champs: US captain Paul Azinger celebrating with his team after winning the Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, in Louisville, Kentucky on Sunday ... My players poured their heart and soul into this for one week, an emotional US captain Paul Azinger said in a television interview beside the 17th green. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Former Seminole Paul Azinger Captains United States To Ryder Cup Victory Sep 23, 2008
U.S. captain Paul Azinger brought the Ryder Cup home for the first time since 1999 ... "I'm just going to stay up all night and party with my boys," said U.S. coach Paul Azinger, architect of the team that beat the Europeans for the first time since 1999. (Seminoles.com)
Ryder Cup: Blame the players, not Nick Faldo, says Lee Westwood Sep 23, 2008
But Westwood blamed American captain Paul Azinger for the "abuse" he received during the final round. "I'm not prepared to repeat it," said the Worksop star. (Mirror.co.uk)
Americans win Ryder Cup for first time in nine years Sep 23, 2008
Paul Azinger, the U.S. captain, led the celebratory parade in his red golf cart, speeding down the fairway past fans holding large American flags as they pressed against the gallery rope. The players quickly joined the act around the clubhouse. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
American beauty Sep 22, 2008
Including U.S. captain Paul Azinger, there were at least a dozen others wearing the same uniform who wouldn't have argued the point. But for Perry and Holmes, it was doubly delicious. (CBS News)
Inspired U.S. win back the Ryder Cup Sep 22, 2008
Captain Paul Azinger, second from right, celebrates with Team USA after clinching victory on Sunday. Ryder Cup rookie Anthony Kim led the charge for the home side in the first match out against Spain's Sergio Garcia as Paul Azinger's top order closed remorselessly on the five and a half points they needed to regain golf's most coveted team trophy. (CNN -- International)
Rejuvenated US recaptures Cup Sep 22, 2008
Paul Azinger was the one, however, who made a commitment to do something about it. It revolved around a plan with many parts, some of which could be explained with numerical systems, others in philosophical terms. (Boston Globe)
United States win Ryder Cup Sep 22, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - Paul Azinger's United States grabbed back the Ryder Cup from Europe on Sunday, defeating the holders with a superb display of matchplay mastery ... The result was a ringing endorsement for US skipper Paul Azinger who has spent the last two years master-minding the campaign to stop the rampant Europeans winning the trophy for a fourth straight time. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Beginners' Pluck Sep 22, 2008
- The sight of U.S. captain Paul Azinger, standing on the second-floor balcony of Valhalla's clubhouse, conveyed the magnitude of the moment. Azinger joyously clutched an oversized bottle of champagne as Anthony Kim and Hunter Mahan emptied smaller bottles on Azinger's head. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
U.S. off to strong start in Ryder Cup singles Sep 22, 2008
David J. Phillip / APU.S. captain Paul Azinger, right, and members of the team hold the Ryder Cup trophy afterbeating the Europeans on Sundayat the Valhalla Golf Club ... 21: Paul Azinger is proud of his team for putting their hearts and souls into the game and reclaiming the Ryder Cup ... U.S. captain Paul Azinger sprinted up the stairs to the clubhouse balcony at Valhalla, grabbed the biggest bottle of bubbly he could find and joined a party that plays out every two years at the Ryder Cup.... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Opinion: Azinger 'poured my heart and soul into it' Sep 22, 2008
21: Paul Azinger is proud of his team for putting their hearts and souls into the game and reclaiming the Ryder Cup ... - About the only place Paul Azinger ever got the better of Nick Faldo was at the Ryder Cup. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Opinion: No substitute for inexperience Sep 22, 2008
We've got to learn some songs in this country, said American Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger ... The USA effort, re-organized and refocused by captain Paul Azinger, included six rookies and four captain's picks, all of whom contributed on some level over the weekend. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ryder Cup atmosphere is alluring Sep 22, 2008
U.S. captain Paul Azinger, an ex-ABC golf analyst, produced a mediagenic Cup performance that certainly won't hurt his future TV prospects (How about somehow reuniting with old ABC partner European Cup captain Nick Faldo on CBS ... He repeated that he wouldn't have picked Holmes who won his match Sunday and noted "Paul Azinger made some great picks, and they came up great.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Tiger-less team finds cohesiveness Sep 22, 2008
The Americans found happiness and chemistry under their gregarious captain, Paul Azinger, and a helpful foil in emotional European captain Nick Faldo. Needing a big rally, Faldo mysteriously backloaded his Sunday lineup, placing four of his best players Graeme McDowell, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Padraig Harrington at the very end of his 12-man list. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kim sets tone in U.S. win Sep 22, 2008
"I poured my heart and soul into this for two years," U.S. captain Paul Azinger said, his voice cracking. "The players poured their heart and soul into this for one week. They deserved it. I couldn't be happier.". (ESPN -- Golf)
Red-letter Ryder Cup Sep 22, 2008
Moments after sealing the first U.S. Ryder Cup victory in nine years, Jim Furyk turned the attention to American captain Paul Azinger ... TIMOTHY A. CLARY / Getty Images Boo Weekley earned a hug from captain Paul Azinger after he went undefeated in the U.S. Ryder Cup win. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
* Ryder Cup 2008: US leads going to last day of Ryder Cup Sep 22, 2008
The golf has been incredible, US captain Paul Azinger said. My stomach is just churning. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Azinger gambles on early wins in Ryder Cup singles Sep 22, 2008
LOUISVILLE: US Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger has top-loaded his line-up for the last-day singles when the Americans will need a further five points to clinch the trophy for the first time in nine years. A breathless Saturday afternoon of brilliant shot-making and clutch putting by both teams finally ended with the hosts 9-7 ahead of holders Europe in the biennial competition. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Golf: US wins Ryder Cup first time since 1999 ending Europe's streak Sep 22, 2008
United States team captain Paul Azinger, right, and members of the team hold the Ryder Cup trophy after winning the golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, in Louisville, Ky ... Chants of "Booooooo!'' rang out across the course. The 48-year-old Perry used a hot putter to go 3 up on Henrik Stenson through 15 holes, the Kentuckian justifying his decision to dedicate the entire season to playing in the Ryder Cup in his home state - even when it meant skipping a couple of majors. Each team was... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The streak is over: Americans reclaim Ryder Cup Sep 22, 2008
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US claims Ryder Cup Sep 22, 2008
Victorious United States captain Paul Azinger ... The result was a ringing endorsement for US skipper Paul Azinger who has spent the last two years master-minding the campaign to stop the rampant Europeans winning the trophy for a fourth straight time. (iAfrica.com)
Captain Azinger, USA take back Ryder Cup (Today) Sep 22, 2008
-- U.S. captain Paul Azinger sprinted up the stairs to the clubhouse balcony and grabbed the biggest bottle of champagne he could find to join an American celebration he felt was a long time coming in the Ryder Cup. They didn't need a miracle putt or an amazing comeback like their previous victory in 1999. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Queasy Ryder Sep 21, 2008
Same for his opposite number, Paul Azinger, who is the first captain to hold a lead entering play on Sunday since 1995, when the U.S. also held a 9-7 edge. And promptly lost. (CBS News)
AreEuropeans hitting panic button? Sep 21, 2008
Anything could have happened, U.S. captain Paul Azinger said. Save that thought for Sunday. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Lefty fails to seize the moment at Ryder Cup Sep 21, 2008
This is surely what U.S. captain Paul Azinger had in mind when he sent Mickelson back to the course in the afternoon, even after his dream pairing with Anthony Kim squandered the closest thing to a sure win in the morning ... And what about Mickelsons putt at that same hole a few hours later, after U.S. captain Paul Azinger shook up his pairings to put his highest-ranked player with Hunter Mahan. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Front-loaded U.S. li00004000neup courting momentum Sep 21, 2008
(AP) -U.S. captain Paul Azinger and his European counterpart, Nick Faldo, competed ferociously at golf when both were still players, then added poker, fly fishing, and even who could make the most commercials to the mix once they became Ryder Cup captains. On Saturday night, they crossed swords one final time. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Notebook: Mickelson, Poulter, Mahan go the distance Sep 21, 2008
(AP) -Justin Leonard's undefeated record through the first three matches of the Ryder Cup wasn't enough to convince U.S. captain Paul Azinger to play Leonard during Saturday's afternoon four-ball ... PAYNE'S SON: U.S. captain Paul Azinger had a special guest in his cart late Saturday afternoon - Aaron Stewart, the 19-year-old son of the late Payne Stewart, who was Azinger's best friend on tour ... WEARING THE COLORS: U.S. captain Paul Azinger is borrowing a move from college sporting events to... (MSNBC -- Sports)
WILD SATURDAY ENDS WITH USA UP 9-7 Sep 21, 2008
Boo Weekley of the United States celebrates alongside his captain Paul Azinger, left, on the 17th hole after Weekley and J.B. Holmes won their match in the afternoon ... "The golf has been incredible," U.S. captain Paul Azinger said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ryder Cup has the stage set for dramatic conclusion on Sunday Sep 21, 2008
U.S. captain Paul Azinger will try to stop that flow by sending out his most successful players to start the final round. Ironically, he'll throw two rookies and an aging veteran at the Europeans in the first three matches. (USA Today -- Sports)
U.S. beats Ryder pressure Sep 21, 2008
"The golf has been incredible," U.S. captain Paul Azinger said. "My stomach is just churning.". (Albany Times Union)
Europe shows new life as U.S. clings to lead Sep 21, 2008
"We've got our 12 guys in the order we wanted them," said captain Paul Azinger. "How many people thought we'd be leading going into Sunday? So, sure, I like our chances. I think we are where we want to be mentally. Adrenaline is a beautiful thing.". (Nola.com -- Sports)
Europe narrow American lead after morning foursomes Sep 21, 2008
I was just real proud of everybody, a beaming US captain Paul Azinger said of his team. It could have gone either way today but there were some nice comebacks. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Green: U.S. can erase ugly memories today Sep 21, 2008
"We have to keep our eyes on point," said U.S. captain Paul Azinger, who has done an outstanding job with that challenge to this point. Saturday was a day that could have gotten away from the U.S., especially after the epic collapse by Phil Mickelson and Anthony Kim in the morning session when they wasted a 4-up advantage and lost to Oliver Wilson and Henrik Stenson. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Americans have a shot Sep 21, 2008
With that in mind, U.S. captain Paul Azinger stacked his most aggressive and dangerous players at the top of today's lineup, slotting rookie star Hunter Mahan behind Kim with Justin Leonard and Phil Mickelson filling out the top of the lineup. It gives the appearance that Azinger and the Americans are going for the knockout punch immediately, particularly since the Europeans have Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Padraig Harrington in the three closing spots of their lineup. (News & Observer -- Sports)
U.S. leads Ryder Cup Sep 21, 2008
Sunday] is a big day, said U.S. captain Paul Azinger. There s a lot up for grabs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Mickelson, Poulter, Mahan go the distance Sep 21, 2008
- Justin Leonard's undefeated record through the first three matches of the Ryder Cup wasn't enough to convince U.S. captain Paul Azinger to play Leonard during Saturday's afternoon four-ball ... - Justin Leonard's undefeated record through the first three matches of the Ryder Cup wasn't enough to convince U.S. captain Paul Azinger to play Leonard during Saturday's afternoon four-ball. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Europe's struggle continues on Day Two Sep 21, 2008
Despite the euphoria of seizing a first-day lead in the biennial trans-Atlantic tussle for the first time since 1995, US captain Paul Azinger was cautious heading into the second day. "Well, clearly we haven't led in a long time, so we're real happy about that," Azinger said. (iAfrica.com)
yields just one point Sep 21, 2008
"The first match of the day with Kim and Garcia should be pretty energetic, I would think," said U.S. captain Paul Azinger, who has front-loaded his singles lineup with aggressive players with the idea of landing an early knockout punch. Europe captain Nick Faldo went another way, saving Westwood and Padraig Harrington for the last two matches of the day. (The Palm Beach Post)
US still in control Sep 21, 2008
"I can't explain the emotion. But adrenaline is beautiful thing," said US captain Paul Azinger, moments after the final grouping had seen the day's most dazzling player, Sweden's Robert Karlsson, match Hunter Mahan's birdie at the par-5 18th. The exchange left all square a match that had featured 16 birdies and an eagle as each team shot 9-under 62. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Azinger looking for fast start Sep 21, 2008
LOUISVILLE - Guidelines for the Ryder Cup mandate singles play on Sunday, so US captain Paul Azinger had no choice but to break up the team that has captivated the raucous crowds at Valhalla Golf Club. But Azinger sure has done his best to keep Boo Weekley and J.B. Holmes as close as possible. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Red, White and Boo! Sep 20, 2008
At a downtown pep rally Thursday night, where U.S. players wore "13th man" T-shirts and encouraged fans to become a factor in the event, captain Paul Azinger urged them to cheer after the Europeans missed putts. That guidance toed a delicate line in this protocol-conscious game. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Level pegging as Ryder Cup gets underway Sep 20, 2008
At that stage Europe were up in two, and Paul Azinger's men held the advantage in the two others as the Americans attempted to grab a first session lead for the first time since 1991 ... US captain Paul Azinger has set up the par-71 Valhalla Golf Club course east of Louisville to suit the big hitters and with the weather set fair, a bounty of birdies was expected. (Yahoo)
Faldo benches top guns Garcia, Westwood Sep 20, 2008
U.S. captain Paul Azinger followed his European counterpart into the interview room, saying, Im not going to justify why Nick Faldo does what he does. Im sure hes confident in the guys he put out there. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Opinion: Mickelson, Kim are perfect power pairing Sep 20, 2008
And the reason U.S. captain Paul Azinger put one and one together, the reason Phil Mickelson and Anthony Kim made a dynamic impact on Day 1 at Valhalla Golf Club, is they have one thing in common. They both got game. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Six-pack of U.S. rookies do just fine Sep 20, 2008
U.S. captain Paul Azinger played all six of his rookies Friday, and they justified his faith by going 3-2-3 surely better than anyone expected in the pressure cooker of golfs grandest team event. In all, the newcomers had a hand in four of the 5 points won by the Americans, who took a commanding three-point edge into Saturday. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Passion of the Ryder Cup Sep 20, 2008
I think once the flags go up, you feel [the passion] and the fans feel it, said Paul Azinger, a four-time team member wholl captain this years U.S. squad. You get to feel the energy. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Thankful Leonard powers U.S. surge Sep 20, 2008
The duo worked so well together U.S. captain Paul Azinger decided to send them back out again on Saturday morning. Theyll take on Angel Jimenez and Graeme McDowell in the foursomes. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Notes: Azinger tells fans its OK to root against Euros Sep 20, 2008
- U.S. captain Paul Azinger knows the Ryder Cup is as much about sportsmanship as it is about golf ... A message from TigerOne of the more meaningful text messages that Paul Azinger received on the eve of the Ryder Cup came from the one player he wished he had on the team Tiger Woods. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Opinion: Perry won't let anything block his Cup quest Sep 20, 2008
U.S. captain Paul Azinger said he wanted tournament winners, and Perry was already 47, a second-tier player whose best shot to step up in class and win a major went awry at the PGA Championship on this very same course a dozen years ago. But then he went to work. (MSNBC -- Sports)
LOPRESTI: Proof is in the pictures Sep 20, 2008
(That's captain Paul Azinger with the microphone, instructing the masses about the next day's etiquette. "If they miss a putt," he's saying of the mighty Europeans, "it's OK to cheer.") What did it all mean, when Bluegrass fervor met the Ryder Cup Friday. (USA Today -- Sports)
