Do Ryder Cup Captains Even Matter?

Do Ryder Cup Captains Even Matter?

Author: GOLF.com September 8, 2016 Duration: 35:46
The answer will probably surprise you. Author and journalist Richard Gillis recently wrote a book on the topic, titled "The Captain Myth: How the Ryder Cup is Won." Gillis dissected what Ryder Cp captain's actually do, and how their actions are perceived by the public. He found that being an underdog is important, momentum isn't and it's possibly that luck matters more than anything else. Also: Paul Azinger should not captain another U.S. team.

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