Scottie Scheffler has formally certified for the Ryder Cup crew as he turns into the primary of 12 American crew members. The 2 groups are slowly forming as they put together to tackle the Marco Simone Golf Membership in Italy for the 2023 Ryder Cup Sept. 28-Oct. 1.
This announcement is merely a formality as a result of Scheffler has confirmed to be among the best golfers on the planet. He’s at present the No. 1 ranked participant on the planet.
Stemming again to final season, the previous Texas Longhorn has received six instances, together with including a inexperienced jacket to his wardrobe. Scheffler captured the 2022 Masters Match. He additionally had 4 runner-up titles and 11 prime 10s final yr.
Scheffler’s domination didn’t cease there although. He has 13 prime 10s this yr in 20 occasions. The 27-year-old has 12,375 extra factors than Wyndham Clark, who’s No. 2 on the Ryder Cup level standings.
“What can I say about Scottie that hasn’t already been mentioned,” Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson mentioned on RyderCup.com. “He’s an incredible expertise on the golf course and somebody that I do know will do no matter is requested of him on the Ryder Cup with a smile on his face. He’s extremely passionate in regards to the Ryder Cup, and it’s good to have the World No. 1 on the U.S. Staff this yr.”
Johnson is taking up the American crew as captain for the primary time. He’s seeking to carry residence a second straight victory for the Individuals and their first win on European turf since 1993.
This yr marks Scheffler’s second Ryder Cup after a significantly epic rookie look in 2021. He completed with a 2-0-1 document. The 2022 Masters winner performed a pivotal position within the American’s demoralizing 19-9 victory over Europe.
Scheffler crushed the then No. 1 ranked participant on the planet, Jon Rahm, 4 and three within the singles match play. Rahm was unstoppable that week till he bumped into the Texan.
“The expertise I had on the Ryder Cup two years in the past in Wisconsin is one thing I’ll always remember and one thing I can’t wait to copy in September,” Scheffler mentioned. “Zach’s an incredible chief, and I’m able to do no matter it takes to assist him and our crew carry the Ryder Cup again residence to america.”
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