[laughing] UKO going back to Jack again, who hasn't been involved in ages...and when he was, it wasn't Europe vs USA, nor NEAR the event it is now.
I'll stick with the word of EVERY player, coach, captain, and fan who is involved (other than UKO, of course)...Tiger included, who's tune has changed big time over the years. It's not the same event it was. It's huge, the pressure is extraordinary, and winning matters a great deal to all involved. It's without a doubt the "most important thing" no matter what PC **** a certain person may say in public.
What's next, you gonna quote some old rascal who still favors the NIT over the NCAAT? Or a coach who says "winning doesn't matter, it's about the student athlete and friendships formed"
Winning is ALWAYS the "most important thing" when elite athletes are in competition vs one another. Loser.