Perspective is everything. Did the USA lose the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black because their best player recorded one point from a possible five? Because the American captain, Keegan Bradley, put out the worst-ranked foursomes partnership twice? Or because of something more deep-rooted?
Some would argue staunchly for the former two points – most likely those of an American persuasion – as a means of deflecting from the overarching issues that seem to perennially plague the US outfit: a fundamental and ingrained problem when it comes to fostering brotherhood and camaraderie.
