Since the USA’s thumping victory, it’s been a question many Europeans have been asking. So, should the Ryder Cup captain get 12 picks? We put it to the forum…
Colin Montgomerie has always been a fan of the Ryder Cup skipper being able to select the entire team so they could put together, in their opinion, the best team possible. The Americans had six picks this year which was a benefit rather than a hindrance while we had three as opposed to four in 2018.
We put it to the vote…
No – 77%
The quickest way to ruin the European Tour. And in regards the US – five of the six picked were the next in line anyway. I remember when we lost in 2016 the exact same suggestions were made, change this and change that etc etc. Bjorn had four picks instead of the three Clarke had but, beyond that, there wasn’t much difference and we stuffed the US team in 2018. There is no need to make dramatic changes – the Europeans have a system that works and has shown to work. Italy is going to be a different story for the US team and they won’t find it as easy to play in front of an away crowd.
I do think that it is worth them looking to create a comp with the Rest of the World.
Liverpoolphil
Absolutely no way. I’d go further, all 12 should be qualifiers, and not mates rates like when Clarke picked Westwood, Harrington picking Poulter, or even Faldo not picking Monty (I appreciate Monty didn’t qualify). Maybe the points should be further skewed towards the current year to get a more in form team, but it’s an honour to play, and players should know where they stand.
Banchory Buddha
There should be some qualification element but I think their system is a lot better, six qualifiers and six picks is perfect.
Orikoru
With picks there is too much potential for a captain to pick his mates. It is simple enough, play well and you qualify.
Lord Tyrion
Harrington has come under scrutiny in the wake of Europe’s crushing defeat
My only concern with 12 picks is, in a way, what happened this time around. Although there were circumstances in which all three could missed out on…
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