10 things we learned from the Ryder Cup

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail

Paul McGinley was meticulous in his preparation, including arranging for the occupants of the fish tank in the team room to be in European colours. More seriously, he did not spend too much time on the golf course once play was underway, leaving that to four of his five vice-captains so that he could be planning the next session, something which made him feel as if he was “half a day ahead.” In contrast, opposite number Tom Watson appeared to be making things up as he went along, leaving rookie stars Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed out on the Friday afternoon foursomes despite their resounding fourball win over Ian Poulter and Stephen Gallacher.

Tom Watson needed media training