Darren Clarke had excellent Ryder Cup credentials.
WHAT IS THE KEY TO A Ryder Cup victory? (Or the keys.) On the American side of the pond, many have noticed in one way or another the hand wringing after a loss, most recently in 2014 when Phil Mickelson not so subtly pointed an incriminating finger at Captain Tom Watson, after which a task force and new approach were born.
Certainly, all factors matter to some extent and help create the opportunity to win matches and, ultimately, the Cup. But once selections are made (captain, vice captains, players) and pairings are announced, it comes down to performance.