16 Most Inspired Ryder Cup Captain’s Picks

11. Ian Poulter (2008)

This defeat at the hands of Paul Azinger’s men could’ve been borderline embarrassing had it not been for Poulter. Playing in only his second Ryder Cup, he lost his opening foursomes match with Justin Rose but they teamed-up for two wins. He had another one with Graeme McDowell before seeing off Steve Stricker in the Sunday singles. Poulter finished top scorer, with Rose and McDowell the only other players to bag more than two points. Record: 4-1-0.