Are you going to the Ryder Cup in Chaska, MN - USA 2016?

[GC70]

Looks like someone needs to stop taking leg day off at the gym! It was a brutal practice day. Windy as hell and very cold.

 

 

 

 

[MK7Golf21]

That Zach Johnson, he's so skinny and small when you see him in person

[grm24]

$265 for a sweatshirt?

 

Someone is making lot of money.. Where does it go?

I don't think players get paid to play..

The PGA Of America is making lots and lots of money. The players do not get paid for the event but each player and the captain (at least on the US team) has $200,000 donated to charities of their choosing.

 

2006 - http://www.rydercup.com/2006/usa/news/charity092006.html

 

2010 - http://golfweek.com/...ollege-golfers/

 

2012 - http://www.rydercup....treach-programs

 

2014 - http://www.rydercup....utreach-program

 

General money information - http://www.golftoday...s_it_worth.html

[ddetts]

Greetings all. Here are some spots to consider for food and drink options. Hardly a full list, but some well regarded spots here for a variety of things. In no particular order:

 

Matt's Bar - south Minneapolis dive/hamburger joint. Known for the Juicy Lucy hamburger: two patties crimped around a ball of melted cheese in the middle. Wait a few minutes before taking a bite (hot)! No reservations and pretty small. Wait too long? 5-8 Club also makes a good burger and is close to Matt's.

 

Ciao Bella - south metro modern Italian in Bloomington. Known for their pasta, fish, and great service. Good wine list, too. Great patio and good bar area, too.

 

Victor's 1959 Cafe in south Minneapolis for Cuban fare. Casual, has been on Triple D.

 

Rincon 38: kiddie-corner from Victor's for delicious tapas in a casual environment.

 

Steaks: Capital Grille (modern/downtown), Murray's: old-school/institution located downtown, Manny's: raucous good-time, probably all booked-up; downtown. Butcher & the Boar: lively, younger crowd, known for sausages and the beef long rib (think axe of meat!), beer garden in the back, and lots of whiskey selections; downtown.

 

Under-the-radar gem: Rinata Italian restaurant in Uptown Minneapolis. Quiet, cozy, pastas made in-house, an awesome garlic-heavy caesar, and moderate prices. Spaghetti w/ Meatballs and bucatini recommended dishes.

 

All of the above except for Matt's can be found on Open Table.

 

Pub: Brit's Pub downtown on Nicollet Mall. This place should be hopping! Shows Premier League soccer, too.

 

Ice Cream: Sebastian Joe's, one in uptown, a mile south of downtown, the other in southwest Minneapolis, just west of Lake Harriet. Raspberry chocolate chip is the bomb.

 

Music: First Avenue located downtown. An institution. And The Dakota restaurant on Nicollet Mall/downtown for jazz.

 

If you find yourself in Northeast Minneapolis (locals call it Nordeast) Erte, Northeast Social, and Anchor Fish & Chips are notable.

 

Good pizza town w/ Broadway, Red's Savoy, Pizza Luce, and a Giordano's for deep dish; some other names escape me. Want to stay in? Find your local gas station and ask if they sell Heggies frozen pizzas. Delish.

 

Minneapolis Warehouse District downtown is where the bars and clubs are located. Nicollet Mall from about 9th to 12th st. also has some bars and restaurants.

 

And last but not least: all liquor stores are closed in Minnesota on Sundays so plan ahead or you'll have to drive over to Wisconsin!

 

I love Brit's Pub, try to get there any time I am in town (which isn't all that often!).

[ssfranny]

Greetings all. Here are some spots to consider for food and drink options. Hardly a full list, but some well regarded spots here for a variety of things. In no particular order:

 

Matt's Bar - south Minneapolis dive/hamburger joint. Known for the Juicy Lucy hamburger: two patties crimped around a ball of melted cheese in the middle. Wait a few minutes before taking a bite (hot)! No reservations and pretty small. Wait too long? 5-8 Club also makes a good burger and is close to Matt's.

 

Ciao Bella - south metro modern Italian in Bloomington. Known for their pasta, fish, and great service. Good wine list, too. Great patio and good bar area, too.

 

Victor's 1959 Cafe in south Minneapolis for Cuban fare. Casual, has been on Triple D.

 

Rincon 38: kiddie-corner from Victor's for delicious tapas in a casual environment.

 

Steaks: Capital Grille (modern/downtown), Murray's: old-school/institution located downtown, Manny's: raucous good-time, probably all booked-up; downtown. Butcher & the Boar: lively, younger crowd, known for sausages and the beef long rib (think axe of meat!), beer garden in the back, and lots of whiskey selections; downtown.

 

Under-the-radar gem: Rinata Italian restaurant in Uptown Minneapolis. Quiet, cozy, pastas made in-house, an awesome garlic-heavy caesar, and moderate prices. Spaghetti w/ Meatballs and bucatini recommended dishes.

 

All of the above except for Matt's can be found on Open Table.

 

Pub: Brit's Pub downtown on Nicollet Mall. This place should be hopping! Shows Premier League soccer, too.

 

Ice Cream: Sebastian Joe's, one in uptown, a mile south of downtown, the other in southwest Minneapolis, just west of Lake Harriet. Raspberry chocolate chip is the bomb.

 

Music: First Avenue located downtown. An institution. And The Dakota restaurant on Nicollet Mall/downtown for jazz.

 

If you find yourself in Northeast Minneapolis (locals call it Nordeast) Erte, Northeast Social, and Anchor Fish & Chips are notable.

 

Good pizza town w/ Broadway, Red's Savoy, Pizza Luce, and a Giordano's for deep dish; some other names escape me. Want to stay in? Find your local gas station and ask if they sell Heggies frozen pizzas. Delish.

 

Minneapolis Warehouse District downtown is where the bars and clubs are located. Nicollet Mall from about 9th to 12th st. also has some bars and restaurants.

 

And last but not least: all liquor stores are closed in Minnesota on Sundays so plan ahead or you'll have to drive over to Wisconsin!

 

 

Will add to that Mannys has amazing food but pricey. The best fried chicken I ever had was at Four bells downtown its owned by Butcher and the Boar owners. For breakfast, the Colossal Cafe out by the mall and Pancake House in Edina has great food call first to get on a wait list though.

[Afraid2goLow]

If anyone is going and wants to grab a visor in the merchandise tent, i will pay double what it costs you plus shipping!

 

I know visors are on sale online but only the crappy ones, i want a high crown Imperial visor (preferable blue or tan) like the ones i got in Medinah pictured below.

 

 

So if you are there and are in the merch tent and see one of these visors for $25 pick one up ill send you $55 and you can mail it to me! Win-Win.

[mlwenzlick]

Went today with absolutely zero expectations, as had never been to a PGA event before. Had a fantastic time, plenty of great pictures and even a hello from Mr. Spieth! Would recommend any fellow Minnesotans get down there tomorrow if they have time...I can't imagine how many people will be there for the actual event though, that might be too much for me lol.

 

Most of the pictures are on the real camera but do have these on the phone.

 

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[theironhorse]

quick question for anyone who may know. all the literature says no backpacks of any kind and no bags bigger than 10 x 10 x 10. does this mean i can use one of those smaller drawstring "backpack" type bags?

[Afraid2goLow]

If anyone is going and wants to grab me an Imperial High Crown visor i will pay double what it costs you plus the shipping over course.

[cvvorst]

I'm heading up with my wife to visit my alma mater in the cities. Thinking I might snag a Sunday ticket.

 

I really want to grab one of those nice jackets, but I'm curious if the players gear will be available after it's over? Do they put it online?

[BirdieRoll]

Shame on me! Forgot to mention that Runyon's - downtown Minneapolis on Washington Ave - is the place to go for buffalo wings.

[MNgolfgal]

quick question for anyone who may know. all the literature says no backpacks of any kind and no bags bigger than 10 x 10 x 10. does this mean i can use one of those smaller drawstring "backpack" type bags?

 

Hi! There were many of them on the course on Wednesday and they are selling them so I plan to bring one tomorrow.

[MNgolfgal]

Hi! Going to Friday matches - SO excited!!

Any recommendations on where to go? I'm assuming it will be park and wait somewhere to get any views. stayed mostly on the back 9 on Wednesday...any recommendations appreciated.

[highdraw69]

Hi! Going to Friday matches - SO excited!!

Any recommendations on where to go? I'm assuming it will be park and wait somewhere to get any views. stayed mostly on the back 9 on Wednesday...any recommendations appreciated.

 

tee box on #12 you get to see players coming and going as they have to walk a haul to that tee box because of re-routing for the event

[BirdieRoll]

A great scene today but candidly don't expect to see a lot of golf. Simply too many people. Grandstand seating was at a premium and filled early. A lot of action was on 16 today and if you're not near the green, there's an area 140 yards out on the right side (other side of corporate tents) that is a bit elevated and offers a good view of the green.

 

I'd also recommend lunch and bathroom stops well before the morning matches end because people ate and hit the biffy afterwards, crazy long lines. 11am lunch was a breeze.

[Hawkeye77]

If you get to a porta first thing before it's been used and really clean, take it from my experience, the big slot on the side that looks inviting if you sit down is not to hold sunglasses. Heed this.