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The last day of the comp is 2 ball.  Player vs player.  Watching recap of Medinah on TV, from UK sports angle, noted that Capt asked team players about each preference for play: early, mid or late in the day. The question that arose, in my mind, was did Capt Ollie know the opponents prior to choosing his player?  Did Molinari choose to play vs Tiger?  Was Tiger's, or anyone else's spot, known before Ollie made his choice?

How and when are the final day's pairings made?   Perhaps the visitors, or cup defenders, must reveal first the choice, then the other side can set team. Other scenerios possible.

It's not quite like team sports where subs are possible, even at last second.

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I believe the way it works is that each captain takes turns nominating a player and the opposing captain names someone in response to complete the pairing. For example, USA nominates Hunter Mahan. Europe responds with Rory McIlroy Europe nominates Ian Poulter. USA responds with Phil Mickelson And so on.. down through all 12 In this way, a captain can save his firepower for late and ignore the matchups. Or he can do the opposite and try to strategically match his guys against opponents where he thinks the matchup is favorable.
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I believe the way it works is that each captain takes turns nominating a player and the opposing captain names someone in response to complete the pairing. For example,

USA nominates Hunter Mahan. Europe responds with Rory McIlroy

Europe nominates Ian Poulter. USA responds with Phil Mickelson

And so on.. down through all 12

In this way, a captain can save his firepower for late and ignore the matchups. Or he can do the opposite and try to strategically match his guys against opponents where he thinks the matchup is favorable.

I think that's the Presidents Cup.

I think what @Wansteadimp said is how it works for the Ryder Cup.

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