Watson is not wild on Ryder Cup wildcards


  • Golf
  • Tuesday, 24 Sep 2013

Tom Watson of the U.S. tees off on the 10th hole during the first round of the 2013 PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York August 8, 2013. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes

(Reuters) - Rival 2014 Ryder Cup captains Tom Watson and Paul McGinley were involved in their first public disagreement, albeit good natured, at Gleneagles on Tuesday.

U.S. skipper Watson believes it would be a good thing for all 12 players in each team to earn an automatic place through their respective money-lists, with no wildcard selections, but Europe captain McGinley had a different view.

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