Ryder Cup: Re-picking the Workforce USA that will have overwhelmed Workforce Europe

For a second, let’s try to overlook concerning the embarrassing loss that Workforce USA suffered by the hands of the Europeans on the Ryder Cup.

On this alternate universe, all 12 picks are captain picks, and you might be in control of them.

The final word objective is to beat Workforce Europe, who could have the identical members on its workforce—for this rhetorical narrative.

What 12 guys would give the People one of the best likelihood to win abroad?

Right here is the Ryder Cup workforce we might have put collectively if there have been no guidelines concerned:

Scottie Scheffler

• Regardless of his placing woes, he’s nonetheless the most effective gamers on tour, and we might pair him with an excellent putter for the primary two days.

Max Homa

• This rookie has been on his ‘A-game’ all 12 months and is reliable sufficient to deal with a overseas Ryder Cup.

Brooks Koepka

• He received the PGA Championship, and his sport matches Marco Simone Golf & Nation Membership properly.

Keegan Bradley

• As the most effective PGA Tour putters, he could be one of many first choices. His ardour for the Ryder Cup and expertise could be key, too.

Patrick Cantlay

• He is an important Ryder Cup member and a unbelievable golfer in match-play conditions.

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Brian Harman

• That Bulldog mentality is what Workforce USA wants within the Ryder Cup.

Justin Thomas

• No matter what folks assume, the man loves match play, and his grit is sweet for Workforce USA.

Cameron Younger

• One other rookie, however is somebody who has the fiery ardour to achieve success.

Dustin Johnson

• No, he didn’t play effectively in three of the 4 majors, however that 5-0-0 file at Whistling Straits in 2021 makes him interesting. He could be the one different LIV Golf man on this workforce.

Xander Schauffele

• When he will get going, it’s onerous to cease him. An excellent teammate with expertise as effectively.

Sahith Theegala

• Earlier than anybody says something, he’s a stud and the way forward for this sport. Let’s get him some expertise. Theegala would work effectively with anybody on this workforce as a match-play companion.

Tiger Woods

• The 15-time main champion is the last word man who might rally the troops. With this younger squad round him, the Cup would return to the States.

Who would you placed on Workforce USA? What do you assume the successful rating would have been with this lineup?

Savannah Leigh Richardson is a golf workers author for SB Nation’s Enjoying Via. You possibly can observe her on Twitter @SportsGirlSL and Instagram @savannah_leigh_sports for extra golf protection. You’ll want to take a look at @_PlayingThrough too.