Ryder Cup 2010 - Down to the Wire

HK Golfer's Andrew Mullen examines Colin Montgomerie's captaincy and rates the performance of the two sides at what proved to be a Celtic Manor cracker for the 2010 Ryder Cup

United States Ratings

Phil Mickelson
His eighth Ryder Cup did not go as planned as the Masters champions’ singles victory over Hanson on the final day gave him just a solitary point out of four. 4/10

Hunter Mahan
Tearful after losing the final match to McDowell after failing to put pressure on the Ulsterman with a duffed chip and was forced to concede the match and therefore the Ryder Cup. It had to happen to someone. 5.5/10

Bubba Watson
Solid during the opening fourballs victory over Donald and Harrington, but that proved to be his only point and was beaten 4&3 by a resurgent Jimenez in the singles. 5.5/10

Jim Furyk
Was he drained following his FedEx Cup win just the week before? Only contributed half a point, which came from Saturday’s foursome with Fowler against Kaymer and Westwood. 5/10

Steve Stricker
Gave the USA a solid start with two points alongside an out of sorts Woods, but the pair were demolished by Donald and Westwood on Sunday, although he would gain revenge over Europe’s number one in Monday’s singles courtesy of four birdies in a row to start the back nine. 8/10

Dustin Johnson
Claimed a surprise singles win over Kaymer but had already suffered three defeats. Better things had been expected of the ultra-long Johnson. 5/10

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Written by Andrew Mullen

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