Corey Pavin wanted entire US team to be captain's pick!

American Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin has revealed that on taking the job he asked if he could have 12 wild cards and select the entire side for Celtic Manor himself.
Pavin was appointed by the Professional Golfers' Association of America last December and he said at this week's Texas Open: "I asked if I could have 12 captain's picks. They just kind of laughed.
"I was serious -- the more the better. But I also think there is some merit to playing your way on the team."
Pavin, who like predecessor Paul Azinger will have "only" four picks, was reacting to this week's decision by Europe to give captain Colin Montgomerie a third wild card.
"Last time we were the ones trying to break a losing streak," added Pavin. "Now they are trying to win.
"Changing to three picks must have meant we did something right (Azinger had his number doubled to four). They are trying to do something to help them."
Pavin is playing in next month's Wales Open at Celtic Manor to familiarise himself with the venue for the match in October next year.
He and Montgomerie will have their first face-to-face conversation there since their appointments.
"I called him when he was named captain and left a message and he called me and left one a couple of weeks ago," said the former US Open champion.
"Going overseas is always harder in general," he said. "They will have the crowd, they will have the weather and the conditions on their side. That's why I have started to encourage as many Americans as possible to come over to Wales."