By Declan WarringtonRyder Cup vice-captain Graeme McDowell believes the key to success over the United States came down to players treating each other as equals and “leaving their egos at the door”. McDowell said while the United States played up to their egos the opposite was true of a self-deprecating European team. “Just having an opinion on things, seeing the ways these guys come together is my big takeaway from the week,” said McDowell. “Obviously you get your fans; I don’t think there’s anything that says you can’t win away from home, but it’s tougher away from home, it certainly is. “I don’t think me trying to stop them (booing) was going to stop those things, and initially it was there.

Source: Irish Examiner October 03, 2018 05:15 UTC