The Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black is six months away, but it seems that golf fans have never been so excited. In addition, it is very difficult to answer who will celebrate at this edition, considering that both teams are really impressive. However, the majority gives advantage to the home team, given that it has been shown in previous editions what it means to play on home soil.
Dan Rapaport, a well-known face of the golf scene, took a look at the US team, singling out some names as individuals who could excel at the Ryder Cup. Rapaport believes that Scottie Scheffler and Collin Morikawa are the golfers who will have the main say in the US team, emphasizing that they are the first two players he would like to have in the team if the competition were today.
In addition to them, Dan mentioned Justin Thomas as the third pick, explaining his decision.
All of these birdies that hes making. Thats what you need in match play. Hes played at a top-10 level for most of this entire year and hes sort of the heart and soul of this team.
Emotionally, if Rory [McIlroy] or maybe [Jon] Rahm is that guy on the European side, it seems like JT has taken that leadership role. He made the team when he was playing terribly and hes not playing terribly now.- he said, as quoted by The Golfing Gazette.
James Gregg reacts
James Gregg, the golf commentator, also singled out names that could excel, referring to the European team Gregg believes that Rory McIlroy is the key to Europe, with Ludvig Aberg in second place.
Gregg explained his decision, putting an accent on the Bethpage, believing Aberg has the necessary qualities to help the team succeed.
His game just suits Bethpage perfectly well, doesnt it? If you wanted somebody to hit a tee shot in a small square 320 yards down the middle of a tight fairway, youd be picking Ludvig. I cant think of any other player. Scottie [Scheffler] when he was on song last year, maybe."- he concluded.
