LIV snubs as ‘sickening’ call stuns; villain’s $1.3m U-turn — Ryder Cup drama explained
Two years ago at Whistling Straits, two-major winner Dustin Johnson delivered one of the all-time Ryder Cup performances, going 5-0 for the week.But Johnson was denied his sixth trip to the Ryder Cup this year, with his defection to LIV Golf playing no small part.
Another is 2020 US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau who has clawed his way back into some stunning form after a dramatic drop-off in 2022. After shooting a record-breaking 58 to win at the Greenbrier, the 30-year-old said he was in Ryder Cup shape. “But, you know, we’re nothing different. We’re still competing. We’re still working super-hard to be the best we possibly can be.”
Johnson refused to buy into suggestions he should’ve picked DeChambeau, defaulting to the US points system — which doesn’t recognise LIV Golf events. And that says nothing of his passion for playing in American colours having been on the nation’s most combative team event players of the past 10 years.
Thomas has been woefully out of form. His two PGA Championships feel a lifetime ago after he endured a disastrous season, missing six cuts – including three at the majors – and claiming just four top-10 finishes from 21 tournaments.Nonetheless, Thomas has become a staple for the US – and has a strong points percentage record of 72.22 at the Ryder Cup, and 73.33 at the Presidents Cup.
Also raising eyebrows was the selection of Sam Burns from 12th in the US team rankings despite the fact he didn’t finish higher than T29 at the year’s four majors. “At the end of the day, if the six guys in that room don’t think that I’m what’s best for the team, then I don’t deserve to go,” he said.“Now that I’m here, all of us hold the same weight as the other one. We are all one, and it’s just our job to go out there and try to win points.”While Team Europe doesn’t have an overt ‘Boys Club’, the winner of one European selection duel raised eyebrows more than most.
It’s also worth noting that Nicolai Hojgaard was picked for Europe, despite sitting 23rd in the Race to Dubai. Garcia had already doubled down on his status as a LIV Golf player by forfeiting his DP World Tour membership, making him ineligible for selection.
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