He went on to serve twice as a vice-captain - under Thomas Bjorn in 2018 and under Padraig Harrington for the 2020 Ryder Cup in 2021. "America are historically a little stronger in singles over the years but Europe laid the foundations down in those pairings. It comes down to understanding what makes a great pair, and that comes from all the analytics. It comes from the great friendships that are struck up in the team rooms, the camaraderie. "The players come from all over Europe - different countries, different cultures and different backgrounds.