Gleneagles , Scotland ( CNN ) -- If you 're a U.S. golf fan , or Tom Watson , look away now . After a heavy defeat to Europe in the Ryder Cup , it 's time for soul searching and reflection . With the next competition taking place at Hazeltine in Minnesota in 2016 , here are five lessons for all involved to ponder over the coming two years . 1 . Fergie time . There are n't many better figures in the world of sport to impart a few words of wisdom , or the hairdryer treatment when necessary , than former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson . European captain Paul McGinley 's decision to harness the mind of English soccer 's most successful coach was a stroke of genius .
Europe retained the Ryder Cup after a resounding win over the Scotland in U.S. . It was Europe 's third successive win in the biennial contest . Phil Mickelson appeared to question the methods of U.S. captain Watson in press conference . Watson previously captained the U.S. team in 1993 .