By Carl Markham, Press Association Former Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam was not surprised ex-world number one Luke Donald was left out of Europe's team but admits occasionally decisions are made as much on gut feelings as form. The latter was certainly an issue for Donald, who has registered only one top-10 finish since April, and he lost out in a four-way race with Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and in-form rookie Stephen Gallacher for the three wildcard spots. Poulter was an almost automatic pick after his inspirational performance at Medinah two years ago, Westwood is playing in his ninth Ryder Cup while Gallacher's recent displays virtually demanded inclusion.
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Luke Donald was not given a wildcard by Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley
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McGinley opted for Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Stephen Gallacher
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Former world number one Luke Donald has struggled for form this season
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Ian Woosnam believes McGinley's likely 'gut decision' was unsurprising
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Woosnam chose Darren Clarke and Westwood as wildcards in 2006
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He was branded pathetic by Thomas Bjorn who missed out that year
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The 2014 Ryder Cup takes place at Gleneagles from September 26-28
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