The Ryder Cup is fast approaching, with the rosters for both the United States and Europe starting to shape up. Six players from each team will automatically qualify, with an additional six selected by each captain.
Three players from each team have already mathematically secured their spots on their respective squads. The final American spots will be determined after the BMW Championship, while the final European spots will be decided after the British Masters. Here’s a breakdown:
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Locked in
United States: Scottie Scheffler, J.J. Spaun, Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau
Scheffler, Spaun, and Schauffele have already secured their spots on the American team. DeChambeau, currently fifth in the standings, is expected to be a captain’s pick due to his strong performance on the LIV tour.
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Europe: Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood
McIlroy, Rose, and Fleetwood have earned their places on the European team through consistent performances. McIlroy’s presence is no surprise, while Rose and Fleetwood have shown their worth with strong showings.
In position to qualify automatically
United States: Russell Henley, Harris English
Henley and English are in contention for automatic qualification based on their recent strong finishes in tournaments.
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Europe: Robert MacIntyre, Tyrrell Hatton, Sepp Straka
Hatton, MacIntyre, and Straka have put themselves in a good position for automatic qualification with their performances.
In contention for captain’s picks
Both captains will have six picks to make, with players like Morikawa, Thomas, Lowry, and Åberg vying for a spot on their respective teams.
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All Keegan Bradley has done since being named captain of the U.S. squad is put himself into contention for a spot on the team as a player. (Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)
(Johnnie Izquierdo via Getty Images)
The big question: Will Keegan Bradley pick himself?
Bradley, the captain of the U.S. team, has played himself into contention for a spot on the team as a player. It remains to be seen whether he will choose himself or leave the spot for another player. His decision will be closely watched as one of the intriguing storylines of this year’s Ryder Cup.
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