Azinger plots Louisville charm offensive

PAUL AZINGER is plotting a major charm offensive in Louisville this week to get local residents fully behind his US Ryder Cup team.

The United States captain does not want a repeat of the 2004 matches at Oakland Hills, when European visitors put the home fans to shame with their fervent backing of Bernhard Langer’s victorious team. To that end, Azinger has also strongly hinted he could send out Kentucky’s own Kenny Perry and JB Holmes as the first pairing when play gets under way in the 37th Ryder Cup Matches this Friday.

“I’ve thought about what am I going to do with those two guys; should I put them together, should I keep them apart,” Azinger said last night.