Zach Johnson is ready to finish his Ryder Cup roster on Tuesday. Here is what it is advisable know earlier than he finalizes Staff USA.
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The time has lastly come — the 2023 U.S. Ryder Cup roster might be finalized within the subsequent 24 hours.
Almost two years after a convincing victory at Whistling Straits, Staff USA is headed to Italy subsequent month seeking to win the Ryder Cup on European soil for the primary time in 30 years. Two-time main winner Zach Johnson is on the helm this time round, and he has loads of choices relating to filling out his roster.
Right here’s what it is advisable know forward of his captain’s picks on Tuesday.
Schedule
Johnson is ready to make his six captain’s decide picks throughout a press convention at 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday on the PGA of America headquarters in Frisco, Texas.
Computerized qualifiers
Six gamers have already routinely certified for Staff USA because the six highest point-earners within the Ryder Cup standings. They’re listed beneath.
Scottie Scheffler
OWGR: 1
Ryder Cup appearances: 1 (2021)
Ryder Cup document: 2-0-1
2023 season: 23 begins, two wins, 17 high 10s, 21 high 25s
Wyndham Clark
OWGR: 11
Ryder Cup appearances: None
Ryder Cup document: N/A
2023 season: 28 begins, two wins, eight high 10s, 14 high 25s
Brian Harman
OWGR: 8
Ryder Cup appearances: None
Ryder Cup document: N/A
2023 season: 27 begins, one win, seven high 10s, 13 high 25s
Patrick Cantlay
OWGR: 4
Ryder cup appearances: 1 (2021)
Ryder Cup document: 3-0-1
2023 season: 21 begins, zero wins, 10 high 10s, 16 high 25s
Max Homa
OWGR: 7
Ryder Cup appearances: None
Ryder Cup document: N/A
2023 season: 24 begins, two wins, 12 high 10s, 17 high 25s
Xander Schauffele
OWGR: 6
Ryder Cup appearances: 1 (2021)
Ryder Cup document: 3-1-1
2023 season: 22 begins, zero wins, 11 high 10s, 18 high 25s
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Captain’s decide contenders
Johnson has six captain’s picks to fill out the rest of his roster. Listed below are the highest contenders.
Brooks Koepka
OWGR: 14
Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2016, 2018, 2021)
Ryder cup document: 6-5-1
2023 season: 11 begins, one win, three high 10s (LIV Golf), PGA Championship winner
Rickie Fowler
OWGR: 25
Ryder Cup appearances: 4 (2010, 2014, 2016, 2018)
Ryder Cup document: 3-7-5
2023 season: 25 begins, one win, eight high 10s, 18 high 25s
Jordan Spieth
OWGR: 12
Ryder Cup appearances: 4 (2015, 2016, 2018, 2021)
Ryder Cup document: 8-7-3
2023 season: 22 begins, zero wins, seven high 10s, 10 high 25s
Cameron Younger
OWGR: 17
Ryder Cup appearances: None
Ryder Cup document: N/A
2023 season: 22 begins, zero wins, 5 high 10s, 9 high 25s
Collin Morikawa
OWGR: 20
Ryder Cup appearances: One (2021)
Ryder Cup document: 3-0-1
2023 season: 24 begins, zero wins, six high 10s, 11 high 25s
Justin Thomas
OWGR: 26
Ryder Cup appearances: Two (2018, 2021)
Ryder Cup document: 6-2-1
2023 season: 20 begins, three high 10s, 10 high 25s
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Bryson DeChambeau
OWGR: 119
Ryder Cup look: Two (2018, 2021)
Ryder Cup document: 2-3-1
2023 season: 11 begins, one win, three high 10s (LIV Golf)
Keegan Bradley
OWGR: 18
Ryder Cup appearances: Two (2012, 2014)
Ryder Cup document: 4-3-0
2023 season: 23 begins, two wins, six high 10s, 10 high 25s
Sam Burns
OWGR: 22
Ryder Cup appearances: None
Ryder Cup document: N/A
2023 season: 26 begins, one win, six high 10s, 13 high 25s
Lucas Glover
OWGR: 30
Ryder Cup appearances: None
Ryder Cup document: N/A
2023 season: 28 occasions, two wins, 5 high 10s, eight high 25s
Prediction
Johnson has a plethora of engaging choices for his six captain’s picks, however on the finish of the day, we imagine he’ll follow expertise over kind as Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Rickie Fowler and Camron Younger get the nod. We’ll discover out in lower than 24 hours.
