Ryder Cup: 5 Most Intriguing European Pairings
By Adam McGee
Martin Kaymer and Thomas Pieters
Could two of Darren Clarke’s wildcards produce the goods together? This is a pairing that has been rumored ever since Clarke announced his captain’s picks, as both Kaymer and Pieters have spoken about building up something of a rapport on the European Tour this year.
Rumors that these two could see action together as soon as Friday gained further momentum when the duo spent the first two days of last week’s Porsche European Open together, locked intently in conversation while in between shots on Thursday and Friday.
Stylistically, the pair could make a lot of sense too. Both are well-rounded players, meaning there should be little chance of one bringing the other down, even in foursomes. If Pieters’ confidence on the European Tour can carry over, this could become a powerhouse pairing that’s more reminiscent of two Ryder Cup veterans rather than a rookie and a vet.