16 Most Inspired Ryder Cup Captain’s Picks

15. Jose Maria Olazabal (1991)

Olazabal impressed as a pick in 1987 and did so again in 1991. The only difference this time was he didn’t end up on the winning side. He and Seve Ballesteros saved Europe from humiliation with three out of four-and-a-half points from the first three sessions but, as his team-mates rallied, Olazabal and Seve halved their Saturday afternoon fourball match before the Spaniard lost to Paul Azinger on Sunday. Record: 3-1-1.