Bernard Gallacher: Is this the face of Ryder Cup Mania?
While it might be a bit late to open this can of worms, I can’t believe I’ve only just heard about this story now!
On the final day of the Ryder Cup, Jeff Overton (and his dad) managed to get into an argument with former European Ryder Cup captain and on-course commentator Bernard Gallacher. How could this come to pass, you might ask? Well, on the eighth hole, with the match tilting the direction of a Fisher victory, the Englishman was granted relief from an embedded lie. This in turn prompted a skeptical Overton to query the decision.
It’s at this point that things go all David Lynch, with Bernard Gallacher, wearing a greatcoat and headphones, thrusting himself into the scene and telling Overton to cut out the gamesmanship, even going so far as to utter that dreaded slur: ‘Typical American.’ Overton’s father, Ron, witnessing the weirdness, then proceeds to up the ante and very publicly confront Gallacher. Needless to say, Fisher’s form evaporated nearly instantly, clearing the way for an Overton victory.
Afterwards, Gallacher was unapologetic: “It was a fair ruling, no question. I told Overton’s father that if his son knew the rules, I wouldn’t have to get involved.” Smooth, Bernie, smooth.
The Daily Mail (so trashy) had the story last week and eventually succeeded in provoking a very strange response from the BBC: “During a tense conclusion to the Ryder Cup, highly respected former Ryder Cup player and captain Bernard Gallacher, spoke to American player Jeff Overton and his father regarding a referee ruling. The comment was made off air and didn’t interfere with play or the referee’s ruling, no offense was intended or taken.”
Totally gratuitous: Bernard's daughter and friend of Tiger Woods, Kirsty
It seems the broadcaster has refused the mea culpa, gambling on the story being lost in the post-Ryder Cup static. And on this side of the pond at least, it’s a gamble that seems to have paid off. The statement itself, let alone mention of its hilarious inadequacy, has failed to surface anywhere of note.
It’s pretty much the exact opposite of what happened after the Ryder Cup in 2008, when Ian Poulter claimed he’d been ‘body-checked’ by knee-high Anthony Kim. And while it might not be surprising that a former Ryder Cup captain, especially one for whom the cup was the career highlight, should prove unable to resist a very public partisan outburst, the BBC’s response is a little disappointing. Maybe it has something to do with the victim in this case being responsible for the ‘BOOM, BABY!’ outrage?
Incidentally, Bernard’s daughter Kirsty was the British TV presenter suspected of having an illicit encounter or two with Tiger Woods.
Overton has come off – all season – as a bit of a douche (albeit an entertaining & perhaps lovable one.)
Gallacher comes off as the bigger douche.
Relief from an imbedded lie is a pretty standard rule. I don’t really see how it could be questioned. Why the BBC brought this up again is beyond me.
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Why did Ron have to stick up for his son? Shouldn’t there have been a US Assistant Captain there to back up Jeff? Where were they on a contested ruling? And way to go, Ron. (I was a year behind you in high school, and you were hard nosed then.) A BBC commentator shouldn’t be making such comments during a match. Jay is right.
I’m sorry…can you repeat that ? I was looking at the picture of Kirsty.
Corn – There aren’t enough assistant captains to run around with every match. Overton was getting ganged up on – kind of a natural reaction for dad to have his son’s back.
Agreed – Gallacher had no business doing what he did. I’m sure the BBC will have a few choice words for him.
I’m not surprised Gallacher stuck his nose in. Bernie always was a bit of a tosser (albeit an entertaining and perhaps lovable one).
“No offense was intended or taken,” is my favorite line. Is that a joke? Obviously offense was taken. Gallacher is a washed up has been. He had no business speaking to any player, European or American, at any point during the matches. He should have been booted from the property as any other fan would have been had they made the comments that that effer made.
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