American media divided over Mickelson’s attack on Watson

After an eighth Ryder Cup loss in 10 meetings, the American media were divided over what was behind their latest defeat and split over whether Phil Mickelson was right to publicly question the leadership of captain Tom Watson.

David Wharton from the LosAngeles Times wrote the European players just had too much quality for the Americans: “In the weeks before the 2014 Ryder Cup, much was made of the fact that four of the top six ranked players in the world were Europeans. As it turned out, all that star power made a difference.”

Christopher Clarey of the New York Times agreed. “It has become a rite of autumn: European golfers sinking putts, and Americans, and then showering one another with compliments and champagne.”