Jose Maria Olazabal on the Ryder Cup: Part 2

GM: Was there a sense that you didn't need to say much in the

dressing room, that the players knew what needed to be done and that

they were ready to deliver?

JM: To be honest, I think the way

Poulter won and the way he celebrated it, when he turned around to his

teammates and gave them that look, I think that transferred to the rest

of the players and made it easier for me in the locker room. The

atmosphere changed completely. All of a sudden from being down and out,

with pretty much no hope, all of a sudden every player started to

believe that it was do-able, that the momentum had changed and that, if

we had a good start on Sunday morning, it was possible. They had the

belief, and I think that was key. Obviously we knew it was going to be

difficult, but when you have belief and you really rely on your

teammates, everything is possible.

GM: One of the most iconic

images was you on the 18th fairway after Kaymer holed the winning putt.

Could you believe what you'd just seen?

JM: The rollercoaster of

emotions that I had to go through that week was unbelievable. You all

know how much the Ryder Cup has meant to me in my career, and on top of

that I had Seve's memory present that week. It was a huge relief in a

way, and a huge satisfaction. That's why when Martin makes that putt I

look up in the skies and give a thought to Seve. That was it. I didn't

completely express my emotions at that moment, because I was trying to

hold on. It was one of the best moments of my life.

GM: What's your opinion on the appointment of Paul McGinley.

JM:

I think it's a great appointment and I think that he's going to be a

great captain. He's great with detail, he has all the information and

he's meticulous. He's very good at that, and that's why I had him as a

vice captain. He knows all the players well, he's close to the players,

he knows all their secrets and demons and I think he's going to be a

great captain. José María Olazábal has launched the 2013 Nespresso Trophy UK Challenge, a nationwide amateur tournament where the winners will get the chance to meet one of the true greats of the game during an exclusive event in San Sebastian, Spain. To enter and for more information visit www.nespresso.com