Harrington surprised many people when he seemed to suggest that two of his three wildcard picks for the matches at Whistling Straits in September were already taken care of.
Holding a Ryder Cup without spectators, however, would eliminate one of the central elements of the biennial competition, a fact that isn’t lost on organisers.
Thomas Bjorn faced a big decision: should he stick with the original plan and show faith in his charismatic talisman, Rory McIlroy? Or should he consign the clearly struggling Irishman to the sidelines for the afternoon foursomes?
Another defeat on the road in 2014 led to a watershed moment as the Americans overhauled their approach to the matches. Is this the year is pays off outside the USA?
Australian Golf Digest
