Team USA

Patrick Reed – Points – 3.5

America’s Poulter. A beast with Spieth and took out an in-form McIlroy. Inspirational – 9

Brandt Snedeker – Points – 3

Got his famous ‘pop stroke’ going and won every match – 9

Brooks Koepka – Points – 3

An inspired rookie, intimidated opponents with his length – 8

Rickie Fowler – Points – 2

Silenced some critics by taking out Rose in singles – 7

Phil Mickelson – Points – 2.5

Hit 10 birdies on Sunday in classic with Sergio. Poor driving, great short game – 7

Zach Johnson – Points – 2

Solid if unspectacular, always worth a few points – 7

Dustin Johnson – Points – 2

High expectations and showed enough class in fits and starts – 7

Matt Kuchar – Points – 2

Good team foil, lost in singles – 7

Jordan Spieth – Points – 2.5

Struggled with his long game but good foil to Reed – 7

Ryan Moore – Points – 2

The late pick wasn’t at his best but ended up clinching the Cup – 6

JB Holmes – Points – 1

One of the weaker Americans but carried Moore in fourballs on Saturday – 6

Jimmy Walker – Points – 1

Far from his best week but won’t care as US triumphed – 5

 

Team Europe

Thomas Pieters – Points – 4

A star is born. Formidable with Rory McIlroy, great singles showing – 9

Rory McIlroy – Points – 3

Became a true Ryder Cup leader. Lost epic battle to Reed – 8

Rafa Cabrera-Bello – Points – 2.5

Looked accomplished on the big stage, should have played more matches – 8

Henrik Stenson – Points – 3

Battled against tough opponents but showed class as always – 7

Sergio Garcia – Points – 2

Had nine birdies in singles yet only halved. Good showings with Cabrera-Bello – 7

Chris Wood – Points – 1

Won foursomes and only lost to DJ, could have been used more – Rating 6

Justin Rose – Points – 2

Putted mediocrely and when he lost to Fowler the Cup slipped away – 5

Matthew Fitzpatrick – Points – 0

Scarcely used and struggled with the pressure but will have learnt plenty – 5

Andy Sullivan – Points – 0

Poor form going in and didn’t make an impact – Rating 5

Martin Kaymer – Points – 1

Won inconsequential singles match but still a poor week and let down partners – 4

Lee Westwood – Points – 0

Three matches, no points. Bad putting all week – Rating 3

Danny Willett –Points – 0

Affected by brother’s article, disappointing performance – 3