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Jim Furyk on U.S. Ryder Cup team’s ‘champagne problems’: Hard to figure out who to sit.

The biggest problem when the U.S. Ryder Cup team captains convened each day? No weak link.

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The biggest problem when the U.S. Ryder Cup team captains convened in a room each day to discuss the next round of action?

There wasn’t a weak link.

In a decisive victory, the U.S. topped Europe at Whistling Straits, 19-9, that’s the largest margin of victory since all of Europe joined the Ryder Cup in 1979. After two decades of being pummeled by Europe, the U.S. has now won two of the last three matches.

Golfweek’s Adam Schupak chatted with U.S. Ryder Cup vice captain Jim Furyk about the team’s recent victory at Whistling Straits.

“It was hard to figure out how we were going to sit four guys,” Furyk said. “It was just a super-talented team and we had a bunch of guys playing well. Not one vice captain ever walked in that room and said, you know what, I think we need to rest this guy because he’s struggling.

“Those are champagne problems, right? When you have those problems, it makes for a great team.”

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European vice captain Graeme McDowell reflects on his experience with the Ryder Cup, how it’s different from anything else

“It’s a completely different feeling, it’s so intense, and it’s so amazing.”

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The Solheim Cup did not disappoint, and now the golf world waits for another opportunity to show their pride for country and sport. Luckily, the 43rd installment of the Ryder Cup is quickly approaching, and will take place at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan, Wisconsin from September 24-26.

The European side finally saw a piece of its roster solidify with stars like Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Paul Casey, and Viktor Hovland earning their way onto the team.

Graeme McDowell appeared in four Ryder Cups as a player, with a record of 8-5-2, and will now serve Padraig Harrington as a vice captain.

Golfweek sat down with the 2010 U.S Open champion to discuss what the Ryder Cup means to him, how it’s different from anything else in golf, and what kind of play fits Whistling Straits.

“It’s a completely different feeling, it’s so intense, and it’s so amazing.”

Watch the complete interview above.

Jim Furyk dishes on his favorite Ryder Cup memories, Whistling Straits and more

The American Ryder Cup stalwart dishes on his favorite event in golf.

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The excitement of team golf is in the air these days, especially after Team Europe’s recent win at the Solheim Cup at Inverness in Toledo, Ohio.

Next up? The 43rd Ryder Cup will feature a team of 12 men’s players from the United States taking on a team of 12 from Europe, Sept. 24-26, at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin.

Golfweek caught up with American Ryder Cup stalwart Jim Furyk, who will appear in his 11th event later this month, this time as a vice captain for Steve Stricker’s squad.

Furyk, a 17-time winner on the PGA Tour, dished on Whistling Straits as a host course and why he thinks its better as a match play venue than stroke play. He also expanded on his favorite Ryder Cup memories, most notably the wins.

“When these Ryder Cups are over for me when I’m no longer a vice captain … I’ll miss the camaraderie of the team and having everyone in the team room,” said Furyk.

Watch the complete interview above.