Ryder Cup player ratings: Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed shone but Danny Willett summed up his Hazeltine weekend with a four-letter expletive

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Team USA regained the Ryder Cup in emphatic fashion at Hazeltine as the home side blew away their European guests 17-11 over three days of stunning golf.

Patrick Reed was the star of the show for the home side, while Phil Mickelson turned on the style to contribute two-and-a-half points, including a share of a sensational singles clash with Sergio Garcia, and European rookies Thomas Pieters and Rafa Cabrera-Bello were in inspired form.

Here, Sportsmail's DEREK LAWRENSON reflects on the individual performances of the two teams of 12 players - and both captains - in Minnesota... 

Davis Love III holds the Ryder Cup aloft as Zach Johnson sprays champagne 

Rory McIlroy shows his emotion after sinking a putt on the eighth hole during the singles

Patrick Reed was Team USA's cheerleader in chief during a dramatic weekend in Minnesota

TEAM EUROPE 

RORY MCILROY - 9 

It's hard to see what more he could he have done. Even Seve got tired by the singles when the emotional leader.

Won 3, Lost 2, Halved 0, Points 3

DANNY WILLETT - 3

Used a four-letter expletive to describe how his first Ryder Cup went and, well, who are we to argue?

Won 0, Lost 3, Halved 0, Points 0

HENRIK STENSON - 6

A little inconsistent but that happens when you're 40 and asked to play five matches. Brilliant singles display.

Won 2, Lost 3, Halved 0, Points 2

Matt Fitzpatrick plays out of a bunker during a difficult three days for the rookie

CHRIS WOOD - 6

Should have played at least one more match. Composed whenever he was allowed out on to the course.

Won 1, Lost 1, Halved 0, Points 1

SERGIO GARCIA - 8

Unlucky to be tied to Kaymer for two matches. Took part in a singles game against Mickelson for the ages.

Won 1, Lost 2, Halved 2, Points 2

RAFA CABRERA-BELLO - 8

You can't ask more from a rookie than to stay unbeaten and beat a current major champ in the singles.

Won 2, Lost 0, Halved 1, Points 2½

Danny Willett - the Masters champions - described his weekend in one, four-letter expletive

JUSTIN ROSE - 6

Another who would have benefited from playing just four matches. Never got to grips with the greens.

Won 2, Lost 3, Halved 0, Points 2

ANDY SULLIVAN - 5

Actually played all right despite losing both matches. He should have seen more action.

Won 0, Lost 2, Halved 0, Points 0

MATTHEW FITZPATRICK - 4

Maybe it was a Ryder Cup too soon for the 22-year-old but how would we know given how sparingly he was used?

Won 0, Lost 2, Halved 0, Points 0

Andy Sullivan lost both of his two matches on his first Ryder Cup appearance

LEE WESTWOOD - 3 

A Ryder Cup too far for the great stalwart of so many. Sad to see him crumble so visibly under pressure.

Won 0, Lost 3, Halved 0, Points 0

MARTIN KAYMER - 3

It summed up his week when he delivered a singles point after the trophy had already been lost.

Won 1, Lost 3, Halved 0, Points 1

THOMAS PIETERS - 9

Might well have been the finest rookie performance Europe has ever seen. Quite simply the next special one.

Won 4, Lost 1, Halved 0, Points 4

DARREN CLARKE (captain) - 5 

Conducted himself well and the team were behind him to the end, but placed far too much faith in experience and not enough in youth. 

TOTAL: 75 (average 5.77) 

Darren Clarke placed too much emphasis on experience at Hazeltine National

TEAM USA

DUSTIN JOHNSON - 6 

Suprisingly low key. Mind you, losing out on $10million to Rory the previous Sunday can't have helped.

Won 2, Lost 2, Halved 0, Points 2 

JORDAN SPIETH - 6

Very lucky to have Reed as his partner. As it has all year, his technique let him down under pressure.

Won 2, Lost 2, Halved 1, Points 2½

PHIL MICKELSON - 9

Zero to hero in the space of two years. This was a stunning display from a man now well into his mid-40s.

Won 2, Lost 1, Halved 1, Points 2½

Phil Mickelson was in inspired form in a sensational singles clash with Sergio Garcia

PATRICK REED - 9

The heartbeat of this American team. He will give Europe all sorts of problems for a generation.

Won 3, Lost 1, Halved 1, Points 3½

JIMMY WALKER - 5

He's had a poor all year apart from one bonanza week at the PGA, and so it continued.

Won 1, Lost 2, Halved 0, Points 1

BROOKS KOEPKA - 8

A youthful powerhouse for whom this Ryder Cup was just the first of many. Just pipped by Pieters as top rookie.

Won 3, Lost 1, Halved 0, Points 3

BRANDT SNEDEKER - 8

Benefited from the gentle set-up that placed so much emphasis on putting. Revelled in the ra-ra atmosphere.

Won 3, Lost 0, Halved 0, Points 3

Zach Johnson finally managed to win a Ryder Cup at his fifth time of trying

ZACH JOHNSON - 6

Finally got to finish on the winning side at the fifth attempt. Played his part quietly — as so often.

Won 2, Lost 1, Halved 0, Points 2

JB HOLMES - 5

Has now played in two Ryder Cups and won two. America's lucky charm, though he didn't contribute much.

Won 1, Lost 2, Halved 0, Points 1

RICKIE FOWLER - 6

Sometimes it's just better to be lucky than good. Played poorly and still won twice. Go figure.

Won 2, Lost 1, Halved 0, Points 2

Reed celebrates sinking a putt on the fifth green during his singles win over McIlroy

MATT KUCHAR - 6

Contributed to the fast start on Friday and brought the best out of Mickelson on Saturday.

Won 2, Lost 2, Halved 0, Points 2

RYAN MOORE - 7

Showed once more it's hard to beat a man who can putt in match play. A very successful late wildcard pick.

Won 2, Lost 1, Halved 0, Points 2

DAVIS LOVE III (captain) - 8 

Some odd decisions but after the Medinah meltdown it was good to see one of the nice men of the game gain his redemption. 

TOTAL: 88 (average 6.77)

Love looks on intently during the latter stages of the competition on Sunday