First Take From Europe: "They never learn do they?"

There is one lovable element in Davis Love's surprising appointment to the 2016 Ryder Cup captaincy: the regrettable timing and the inevitable (and understandable) whinging from Europe.

Nothing has shown up on the Rant Radar as of yet, but with Europe preparing to send up the grey smoke Wednesday in favor of Darren Clarke, the leaking of Love's name should ensure some pithy suggestions about trying to overshadow Europe's celebratory day. Maybe not this week, but give it time. And it will be whinging within reason.

The Telegraph's James Corrigan didn't pick on the timing of the leak but he did take exception to the Love appointment, making the point that Team USA seeks to be more of a team and has just made this about redemption for a losing captain.

The Stars and Stripes needed a blank canvas, a fresh start after the farce of Tom Watson’s leadership at Gleneagles. They needed it to be about the players - just as Paul McGinley and so many of his predecessors ensured it has been for Europe - and not about the captain, the man they so proudly call “Mr Captain” during the interminable build-up.

Well, guess what? This will be all about Davis Love and the exorcising of his Chicago ghosts. And so, a character who does not even get to hit a ball will command the spotlight. They never learn do they?