Ryder Cup captain’s picks: Potential selections, predictions, what you need to know
Zach Johnson is set to complete his Ryder Cup roster on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know before he finalizes Team USA.
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The time has finally come — the 2023 U.S. Ryder Cup roster will be finalized in the next 24 hours.
Nearly two years after a resounding victory at Whistling Straits, Team USA is headed to Italy next month looking to win the Ryder Cup on European soil for the first time in 30 years. Two-time major winner Zach Johnson is at the helm this time around, and he has plenty of options when it comes to filling out his roster.
Here’s what you need to know ahead of his captain’s picks on Tuesday.
Schedule
Johnson is set to make his six captain’s pick selections during a press conference at 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday at the PGA of America headquarters in Frisco, Texas.
Automatic qualifiers
Six players have already automatically qualified for Team USA as the six highest point-earners in the Ryder Cup standings. They are listed below.
Scottie Scheffler
OWGR: 1
Ryder Cup appearances: 1 (2021)
Ryder Cup record: 2-0-1
2023 season: 23 starts, two wins, 17 top 10s, 21 top 25s
Wyndham Clark
OWGR: 11
Ryder Cup appearances: None
Ryder Cup record: N/A
2023 season: 28 starts, two wins, eight top 10s, 14 top 25s
Brian Harman
OWGR: 8
Ryder Cup appearances: None
Ryder Cup record: N/A
2023 season: 27 starts, one win, seven top 10s, 13 top 25s
Patrick Cantlay
OWGR: 4
Ryder cup appearances: 1 (2021)
Ryder Cup record: 3-0-1
2023 season: 21 starts, zero wins, 10 top 10s, 16 top 25s
Max Homa
OWGR: 7
Ryder Cup appearances: None
Ryder Cup record: N/A
2023 season: 24 starts, two wins, 12 top 10s, 17 top 25s
Xander Schauffele
OWGR: 6
Ryder Cup appearances: 1 (2021)
Ryder Cup record: 3-1-1
2023 season: 22 starts, zero wins, 11 top 10s, 18 top 25s
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Captain’s pick contenders
Johnson has six captain’s picks to fill out the remainder of his roster. Here are the top contenders.
Brooks Koepka
OWGR: 14
Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2016, 2018, 2021)
Ryder cup record: 6-5-1
2023 season: 11 starts, one win, three top 10s (LIV Golf), PGA Championship winner
Rickie Fowler
OWGR: 25
Ryder Cup appearances: 4 (2010, 2014, 2016, 2018)
Ryder Cup record: 3-7-5
2023 season: 25 starts, one win, eight top 10s, 18 top 25s
Jordan Spieth
OWGR: 12
Ryder Cup appearances: 4 (2015, 2016, 2018, 2021)
Ryder Cup record: 8-7-3
2023 season: 22 starts, zero wins, seven top 10s, 10 top 25s
Cameron Young
OWGR: 17
Ryder Cup appearances: None
Ryder Cup record: N/A
2023 season: 22 starts, zero wins, five top 10s, nine top 25s
Collin Morikawa
OWGR: 20
Ryder Cup appearances: One (2021)
Ryder Cup record: 3-0-1
2023 season: 24 starts, zero wins, six top 10s, 11 top 25s
Justin Thomas
OWGR: 26
Ryder Cup appearances: Two (2018, 2021)
Ryder Cup record: 6-2-1
2023 season: 20 starts, three top 10s, 10 top 25s
Bryson DeChambeau
OWGR: 119
Ryder Cup appearance: Two (2018, 2021)
Ryder Cup record: 2-3-1
2023 season: 11 starts, one win, three top 10s (LIV Golf)
Keegan Bradley
OWGR: 18
Ryder Cup appearances: Two (2012, 2014)
Ryder Cup record: 4-3-0
2023 season: 23 starts, two wins, six top 10s, 10 top 25s
Sam Burns
OWGR: 22
Ryder Cup appearances: None
Ryder Cup record: N/A
2023 season: 26 starts, one win, six top 10s, 13 top 25s
Lucas Glover
OWGR: 30
Ryder Cup appearances: None
Ryder Cup record: N/A
2023 season: 28 events, two wins, five top 10s, eight top 25s
Prediction
Johnson has a plethora of enticing options for his six captain’s picks, but at the end of the day, we believe he’ll stick with experience over form as Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Rickie Fowler and Camron Young get the nod. We’ll find out in less than 24 hours.
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