There has been talk of the relative youth of the American team. Half of the 10 players mentioned here will be playing in their first Ryder Cup. That doesn't mean as much as you might think. One of Kite's biggest responsibilities will be to make pairings that get the most from each player's experience and talent. He must blend personalities who are rivals the other 51 weeks of the year and will likely be the rest of their careers.
Egos have to be checked at the door.
European captain Seve Ballesteros has the same job with the same problems. His team will have a few inexperienced players, too. But Seve has always found a way to pull off what looks to be the impossible. To me, he was the ultimate Ryder Cup player. Not only was he one of the best players in the world, but he was the most energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate player the game had seen in a long time.