The lexicon of sporting discourse cannot be said to weigh heavy in the hand. Don't go thinking that the best form of defence is defence. If you're bleeding and sweating, let the water works start. Architects are forever consigned to churn out plans and elevations of Our Own Downfall.
What about margins? Well, they're just fine. They're so fine they come with their own doo-lang doo-lang doo-lang backing track. And they don't come any finer than the slitherette that decided each of the first two Wordle Ryder Cups. WRC1: Logan Mountstuart closes with birdie-birdie to snatch a half-point and give GB heebie-jeebies: GB 13 Rest of the World 12. WRC2: in the sole match that carried over to an additional day, David Agnew makes par on the last to clinch the prize: GB 12.5 RoW 11.5.
Will the microbalance nod the other way this time? There are sound reasons for picturing the possibility. Out of the top-half finishers in the last individual matchplay tournament, the majority are aboard the RoWdies' ship (even if Rogin the Armchair fan takes another turn at cheerleading for GB this time). The participation of serial GB point-gatherer nmrfox is in some doubt. The notable RoW camaraderie will no doubt be burnished by having pulled back from a parlous 1.5-4.5 scoreline after WRC2 Round 1 to come within a single stroke of grabbing one handle of the Cup. Of those who have already declared their availability for the next contest, RoW outnumbers GB by 5-1. Bring on the show.
Entries are expected to remain open until Saturday, 20th May, with a prospective start date of Monday 22nd. The Wordle Ryder Cup is staged over three rounds of nine holes each, and will take about a month to complete. Newcomers and returning players are assured of an especially warm welcome - until we tee off, at least. If you have any questions about how this works, please ask, or take a look at previous competition threads. Give it 110%; it's a must-win game.
What about margins? Well, they're just fine. They're so fine they come with their own doo-lang doo-lang doo-lang backing track. And they don't come any finer than the slitherette that decided each of the first two Wordle Ryder Cups. WRC1: Logan Mountstuart closes with birdie-birdie to snatch a half-point and give GB heebie-jeebies: GB 13 Rest of the World 12. WRC2: in the sole match that carried over to an additional day, David Agnew makes par on the last to clinch the prize: GB 12.5 RoW 11.5.
Will the microbalance nod the other way this time? There are sound reasons for picturing the possibility. Out of the top-half finishers in the last individual matchplay tournament, the majority are aboard the RoWdies' ship (even if Rogin the Armchair fan takes another turn at cheerleading for GB this time). The participation of serial GB point-gatherer nmrfox is in some doubt. The notable RoW camaraderie will no doubt be burnished by having pulled back from a parlous 1.5-4.5 scoreline after WRC2 Round 1 to come within a single stroke of grabbing one handle of the Cup. Of those who have already declared their availability for the next contest, RoW outnumbers GB by 5-1. Bring on the show.
Entries are expected to remain open until Saturday, 20th May, with a prospective start date of Monday 22nd. The Wordle Ryder Cup is staged over three rounds of nine holes each, and will take about a month to complete. Newcomers and returning players are assured of an especially warm welcome - until we tee off, at least. If you have any questions about how this works, please ask, or take a look at previous competition threads. Give it 110%; it's a must-win game.
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