SHEBOYGAN, WIS. — Steve Stricker and Padraig Harrington still haven’t faced the toughest part of being Ryder Cup captains, a decision they can only hope never gets revealed.
It might be the biggest secret in sports, often overlooked because the envelope has been unsealed only twice, most recently 28 years ago.
At some point Saturday evening as the captains are filling out their lineups for the final session of singles matches, they are required to put one name in the envelope. That player would sit out and be given a half-point if someone on the other team can’t play because of injury.