Ryder Cup 2014: Full Teams and Analysis for USA and Europe Showdown

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Published: September 3, 2014

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An outstanding major season for golf is now over, but another pivotal week of golf looms. With the 2014 Ryder Cup field now set, the matchup between Europe and the United States is a huge moment for every player involved.

While the majors allow for individual success and help in the rankings, the Ryder Cup is completely different. As the two teams play for pride and honor for their country, the world will be watching to see which players excel on one of golf's biggest stages.

Names such as Rory McIlroy, Henrik Stenson, Bubba Watson and Phil Mickelson are in the field. But with pressure on each player, how they respond will ultimately decide the victor of the showdown.

Before the tournament gets underway, here's a look at the full teams and breakdown of the 2014 Ryder Cup tournament.



 

Ryder Cup Analysis



In a year in which the young stars have risen to the challenge, might the same be expected in the Ryder Cup?

That young talent is highlighted by McIlroy, who has won two majors this season and went on a three-tournament win streak. Unfortunately, he hasn't been at the top of his game lately and fallen in both the Barclays and Deutsche Bank Championship.

Even his off game led to a tie for fifth place in Boston, so an individual showdown should fare well for McIlroy. The 25-year-old referenced his finish at the Deutsche Bank after the tournament:



While McIlroy typically gains all of the attention for his play—and rightfully so—two young stars for the U.S. will also play a crucial role.



Those players are of course Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth, who have been playing phenomenal golf this season. Spieth has seven top-10 finishes on the year and will be participating in his first Ryder Cup.

As for Fowler, the 25-year-old has a history at the Ryder Cup, but it's not positive...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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