Harrington's inclusion in the side, courtesy of a wildcard, was controversial however and Monty's decision is only saved from further scrutiny thanks to the overall result. While Harrington did contribute points, his performance was erratic at best and you have to think that Paul Casey, with his wonderful match play record, would have garnered more. As for the Scot's other two selections, Donald was a rock and arguably Europe's best player, while Edoardo Molinari proved to be a passionate contributor. Having said that, Monty's rational in leaving the Molinari brothers together as a rookie pair could have proved costly, despite Sunday's last-gasp half against Stewart Cink and Matt Kuchar.
Not that any of that matters now. Monty, like each of his players, will be remembered as a hero. But it could have been all very different and he, more than anyone else, realises that.
