Current US Ryder cup team isn’t very inspiring

You don’t take Reed unless you have too. He hasn’t actually been that great in Ryder cups outside of singles his last time through. He bitched about pairings publicly then went 0-2

But looking at the current roster it would possibly be worth the risk if he keeps up his good play in majors

Harman ugh

Pat reed will not be on the team. Harmen absolutely needs to be on the team. Berger has a good chance to make it. I think Keegan should think about calling his own number.

Everyone hates Reed. Seems unfair to blame Spieth, one of the only people willing to play with him for 2 Ryder cups

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You don’t take Reed unless you have too. He hasn’t actually been that great in Ryder cups outside of singles his last time through. He bitched about pairings publicly then went 0-2

But looking at the current roster it would possibly be worth the risk if he keeps up his good play in majors

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Reed is also a terrible fit at Bethpage.

I am hoping one or multiple of the young guns gets really hot this summer and forces their way in. That'd probably be Bhatia, Dunlap, Clanton, Thorbjornsen, etc. Otherwise, that list is kind of bleak.

Edit: I saw Berger up above. He needs to be on the short list right now. If Brooks shows any form in the majors at all, he needs to be considered as well.

Looking again, that list isn't totally terrible. That's seven of the top twelve right now in Datagolf. Pretty big drop down after the top seven, though. That's where you go with a combination of A) course fit (exit stage right, Reed), B) how hot a guy is going into the event, C) teammate quality (now exit stage left, Reed), and D) Ryder Cup experience. Harris English fits a good bit of that, as does Berger, as does Koepka. JJ Spaun probably would deserve at nod at this point - he is playing well and is 7th SG T2G this year; he can stripe the shite out of his irons which tends to play well at Ryder Cups. If Keegan weren't captain, he would almost certainly be on the short list right now.

That roster really kind of looks like a lot of European rosters over the years : 6 - 8 real high end horses that you ride 4 - 5 matches each then a lot of bleh after that that you strategically play hoping they can snatch a half point here or a point there.

He can putt, strong short game and Scottie loves him

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Really ashame considering bethpage could be a wild atmosphere with the right guys in place.

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Do they monitor the crowd for knuckleheads who try to disrupt the players swing with sudden noises and movement?

I’ve been to several Masters rounds and I never once thought if I yell “Miss it!l” during their transition that that would be acceptable.

Acknowledging good play seems appropriate. Celebrating a great shot seems appropriate.

What actions are over the line?

Hope Akshay turns it on this season and makes the team. Might not be ready for a Ryder Cup this year, but he will get there at some point.

Top 2 are awesome. Colin and Bryson are very solid. Nosedive after that.