For Ryder Cup captains, that changes. They have no tangible control over the result because they’re not the ones hitting the shots.
That makes the dynamic to this week much, much different for U.S. captain Zach Johnson and European skipper Luke Donald as their respective sides duel it out on the hilly links of Marco Simone Country Club in the shadow of the Eternal City, Rome.
Zach Johnson, captain of Team United States, and Luke Donald, Captain of Team Europe, pose with the Ryder Cup trophy.From 2004-12, Donald competed in four Ryder Cups, played 16 matches and scored 10.5 points for Team Europe with a 10-4-1 mark. He was on the winning side of all four Ryder Cups he played.
“It’s been a labor of love in a way, but a really fun one. I’ve tried to enjoy the journey as much as possible. I’m glad the week is finally here. It’s been a long buildup, but yes, it’s a lot involved in being a captain, certainly, and certainly being a home captain, having some of those extra decisions that fall onto my plate.’’Both would rather have the pressure of executing the shots on the golf course than calling the shots.
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