Having got used to rather disappointing "chuck it together quick and get it on the shelves" videos of sporting occasions (Arsenal season highlights, and the Ryder Cup '97 spring immediately to mind), I was pleasantly surprised by this latest effort. Despite the rather droning American voice on the commentary - oh for Peter Alliss - the coverage of the matches, the crucial moments, and the final stunning start to the singles by Europe, were all well edited. There was a real sense of tension throughout, the stats kept pace with the evolution of the games so you always knew where the key points were, and the climax was given plenty of time to develop, especially that thrilling match between Price and Mickelson.
I also smiled wrily at the soundbite of Tiger Woods - is it me or was he only mouthing a platitude that he really didn't seem to take to heart when he spoke of the pride of playing in a team for once?
The only downside to the tape was the long drawn-out piece on the golfers' wives and their lunch date together. While Mrs Torrance was an engaging, articulate figure, the rest was only fit for the fast-forward button. Seen one American blonde golfing wife, seen 'em all!