My report for Crain’s Chicago Business.

Birdies and bogeys from a historic day at Medinah.

Birdie. Medinah Country Club. Aside from the result,  it couldn’t have been a more perfect Ryder Cup.

The weather was a late-September gift, showcasing the city to a worldwide audience. Medinah No. 3 performed beyond expectations. U.S. captain Davis Love III wanted to set up the course for birdies, and there were many of them. But it also penalized for poorly-hit shots, providing the players with the kind of exacting test you want in a big event.

The crowds were huge and Chicago loud, creating a memorable atmosphere. They did give the U.S. a home course advantage. While there always are a few idiots, the crowds generally were respectful.

Chicago embraced the spirit of the Ryder Cup with a passion usually received for late-stage playoff games. And they were rewarded with tremendous theater.

Last week, the Golf Channel aired a documentary on the memorable 1991 Ryder Cup at Kiawah. In 20 years or so, somebody will do a documentary on the 2012 Ryder Cup at Medinah.

Bogey. U.S. team. Not quite on the Bartman level, but this will go down as one of the biggest collapses seen on Chicago sports turf.

Bogey. Davis Love III. Thanks to the collapse, the U.S. captain was grilled for sitting out his hot team of Keegan Bradley and Phil Mickelson Saturday afternoon. Mickelson took  Love off the hook somewhat by saying he wasn’t up for another match. Still, Bradley clearly was ready to go out again, and perhaps he could have helped win another point.

As for Sunday, I thought Love did Steve Stricker a disservice by placing him in the No. 11 slot. With the big lead, the captain probably figured Stricker’s match wouldn’t mean anything. Well, it ultimately meant everything.

With Stricker struggling on Friday and Saturday, he had no business being thrust into one of the anchor roles. He clearly wasn’t up for the task.

Bogey. Illinois sports. Stricker goes 0-4, and Illinois gets drubbed 35-7 to Penn State. Not a good weekend for the Illini.

Bogey. Jim Furyk. He went 1-3, and as he did in the U.S. Open and Bridgestone, he folded down the stretch. Certainly not a good year for his legacy.

Birdie. European team. Coming soon to book stores near you: Brookline II: The European version. Somewhere Seve Ballesteros is smiling.

Birdie. Jose Maria Olazabal. He stacked his singles lineup with his best players at the top, hoping to create some early momentum. And it worked. Europe won the opening four matches, and suddenly 10-6 turned into 10-10.

Regardless of who you were rooting for, you have to feel good for Olazabal. He now gets to walk in the footsteps of his mentor, Ballesteros, as a victorious Ryder Cup captain.

Birdie. Ian Poulter. With a 12-3 mark, he is emerging as the new Ballesteros for Europe.

Birdie. Luke Donald. He kicked off the comeback with a huge opening victory over Bubba Watson. The local favorite came through, even if it was for the other team.

Birdie. Justin Rose. His bomb putt at 17 led to a stunning comeback victory over Phil Mickelson. Suddenly, Europe had more than hope.

Birdie. Phil Mickelson. Showed great sportsmanship in applauding Mr. Rose’s great finish. That’s what the Ryder Cup should be all about.

Bogey. Tiger Woods. Went 0-3-1 and his singles match became irrelevant when Europe clinched the victory. Still a mystery why he doesn’t play better in the Ryder Cup.

Birdie. Keegan Bradley. Lost to Rory McIlroy Sunday, but he was an inspired 3-1 for the match. A fan favorite, he could emerge as the new face of American golf.

Birdie. Sergio Garcia. After finishing second to Mr. Woods at the 1999 PGA Championship, he finally got to taste victory at Medinah.