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Ryder Cup Report Card: Team Europe

By Sam Belden

Oct 1, 2016; Chaska, MN, USA; Justin Rose of England plays a shot from a bunker on the 16th hole during the afternoon four-ball matches in the 41st Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Chaska, MN, USA; Justin Rose of England plays a shot from a bunker on the 16th hole during the afternoon four-ball matches in the 41st Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2016; Chaska, MN, USA; Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the 14th tee during the single matches in 41st Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Chaska, MN, USA; Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the 14th tee during the single matches in 41st Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports /

Rory McIlroy — A

Record: 3-2-0

The emergence of Thomas Pieters was the big story, but Rory McIlroy still deserves plenty of credit for his play on Friday and Saturday. The Ulsterman was the perfect partner for his Belgian teammate, allowing him to shine in his first Ryder Cup appearance. While McIlroy came up empty on Sunday, he might have delivered the most impressive European performance of the day in his marquee match with Patrick Reed, bringing enough heart and soul for the entire team. He’s now been a major contributor in each of the last three Ryder Cups.

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