Rookies no issue for European Ryder Cup team
Captain Darren Clarke will look to guide Europe to an unprecedented fourth consecutive Ryder Cup victory
LONDON — Former European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley expects the six rookies in this year’s team to draw on their international experience to thrive under pressure in next week’s match against the US.US Masters champion Danny Willett, Chris Wood, Rafael Cabrera-Bello, Andy Sullivan and Matt Fitzpatrick, along with wildcard pick Thomas Pieters, will be making their Ryder Cup debut when Europe defend the trophy in Minnesota."The European team have six rookies heading to Hazeltine, but I don’t think that will be an issue or a concern," McGinley, who led Europe to victory two years ago, told Sky Sports. "They are all experienced players, they’ve all won big tournaments, and they have all performed on the big stage. They are young, vibrant and they will not be intimidated by the atmosphere of a Ryder Cup in the US," he said.Captain Darren Clarke will be looking to guide Europe to an unprecedented fourth consecutive Ryder Cup victory."They are part of a team and Darren will be making ...
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