My favorite Ryder Cup memory: Gil Morgan

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We asked several Champions Tour players to share their favorite memories from the Ryder Cup. What did Gil Morgan say was his favorite moment?

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It was a little bit different system when I played in those two Ryder Cups. You had to play your way on to the team. Back then there were no Captain's picks, so you just had to play well and hope you were in the top 12 so you'd get to play.

The two times I played on the team we played at The Greenbrier (1979) and PGA National (1983). Bill Casper was our captain in 1979 and Jack Nicklaus captained the team in 1983.

It's always a big thrill to play in that type of competition and represent your country and it was a real privilege to be able to do that.

One of my best memories was Lanny Wadkins shot on No. 18, which helped halve the match and helped lead us to the win.

Another thing I remember was the alternate-shot concept which was brand new to me. I wasn't used to that format at all. That was a little nerve-wracking. As a player you don't mind playing one out of the bunker, but you don't want to hit it in there for your partner. There was a little more pressure with that.

The Ryder Cup has changed a bunch since I played in it. It's a big time business now as far as dollars are concerned. There's a lot more interest in it now because the competition has changed over time. It's a big time tournament now and there's a chance to make a bunch of money now.