And I'm glad one of the players FINALLY expressed it.
I have long held the belief that, once the outcome of the Cup has been decided, it is utterly stupid to continue to play the matches remaining. It is obvious that the players no longer have that intensity about them while doing so, and I don't blame them.

And yes, I know, the media is always putting up the W-L-T records of the players involved, but who really cares, or maybe better put, why should they? This is a team event. The only thing that should matter is the final outcome of the team.

There is a solution. A match may be conceded at any time!!! Why doesn't he/they take advantage of that and end the match?

My solution would be, once the outcome is decided on points, that those matches still in progress should end as follows: If a Euro is leading in his match at that time, that the American should concede the match, and vice versa. Very simple and does not affect the outcome of the Cup one iota.

Several times in the history of the cup players (Nicklaus and Payne Stewart immediately come to mind) have conceded putts (not sure about matches) that did not matter as to the overall outcome of the contest, and have been applauded widely for doing so...why not the match as well, once it does not matter any longer?

I believe in conceding the matches after the outcome has been decided, but I think a half point for both sides is the way to go in all of these matches. None of this, "I could have came back and won" feelings they may have.

I have no "real" argument with that solution either. My thinking on conceding from the side down at the time is that they are getting beat, the Cup contest is over, so condede and let your opponent have the point, but your way works too!!

The "I could have come back and won" feelings should never be given any merit. The team is all that should matter. That's what they all say in their interviews, it's a team effort, so prove it!!

I was wondering why they were still playing, sort of like the mercy rule in high school sports. Get it over with. I could see ending the ongong matches as they stand when the hole they are on is completed.

Very good points, I think the "Players" would really like to do what both of you have stated. No use to continue on in a "Team" event. Maybe we will see this in the future.

As I recall, it has been brought up many times, over the years, and it has been shot down. I really don't understand why. I believe a poll of the players would probably indicate they favor the remaining matches end, in whatever way, equitable to all, once the Cup is decided.
I think it's the PGA of America that promotes the event. Maybe a query by email might reveal their thinking, archaic as it is.

I would agree that email or a poll of the players would be the way to go. Now,,, will the PGA of America listen ????? I would sure hope so. !!!