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 . Europe retained the Ryder Cup after a resounding win over the U.S. in Scotland . It was Europe 's third successive win in the biennial contest . The victory came on the back of an impressive performance by Rory McIlroy who won his first major title at Royal St George's, and secured himself as one of golf's top young stars. Watson previously captained the U.S. team in 1993 .
Europe retained the Ryder Cup after a resounding win over the U.S. in Scotland . It was Europe 's third successive win in the biennial contest . The victory came on the back of an impressive performance by Rory McIlroy who won his first major title at Royal St George's, and secured himself as one of golf's top young stars. Watson previously captained the U.S. team in 1993 .