16 Most Inspired Ryder Cup Captain’s Picks

14. Jesper Parnevik (1999)

Parnevik, who made his debut two years earlier at Valderrama, forged an incredible partnership with rookie Sergio Garcia to beat Tom Lehman/ Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson/Jim Furyk, and Payne Stewart/Justin Leonard in the first three sessions. A half for the duo against Davis Love III/David Duval on Saturday afternoon kept their unbeaten run but, on Sunday, Parnevik was one of eight Europeans beaten as USA launched an inspired comeback. Record: 3-1-1.