Gleneagles 2014 Ryder Cup

Sometimes big sporting events can be hyped up only to become an anticlimax on the day. However, the 2014 Ryder Cup was every bit as good as billed. Exciting from start to finish. The atmosphere on the first tee is so different to a regular tournament, even a major. The noise of the fans cheering their side is deafening. At Gleneagles the European support was incredible, a few hardcore Americans were there putting on a brave show but they were ultimately out gunned in terms of numbers and enthusiasm. Both teams had very strong players on their side but the clear stars of the home team were Rory McIlroy, Henrik Stenson and Justin Rose. Jamie Donaldson put the final classy nail in the coffin of team USA but it was undoubtedly a team performance. A thoroughly gripping 3 days of golf with a great result for Team Europe! It was a privilege to be there.