Dustin Johnson
Form
Johnson has had a stellar season, winning three times this season, including the US Open. He was the top qualifier for the team.
Ryder Cup Record
Johnson made his debut in 2010, and will be playing in his third Ryder Cup this week. An injury kept him out of the team for Gleneagles two years ago. He was won four of his seven matches.
The @RyderCupUSA is about "we" not "me." Team comes first. #GoUSA #RyderCup pic.twitter.com/tgtGXWsvvu
— Dustin Johnson (@DJohnsonPGA) September 28, 2016
What media are saying
The US Open champion is seen as America's trump card this week. If he plays well, America should win.
Jordan Spieth
Form
Having failed to live up to the hype of 2015, Spieth still won twice this year, but came up empty-handed in the majors. Both of his wins came in the first half of the year.
Ryder Cup Record
Before his historic 2015, Spieth made his Ryder Cup debut at Gleneagles in 2014. He formed a brilliant partnership with Patrick Reed remaining unbeaten in their three matches.
Vice-Captains Furyk & Woods watch @JordanSpieth on the range. #GoUSA #RyderCup https://t.co/7E1DlpEqKB
— PGA.COM (@PGAcom) September 28, 2016
What media are saying
After his 2014 rookie performance, Spieth is seen as a leader for the team, on and off the course. The two-time major winner will play a big part this weekend.
Phil Mickelson
Form
Mickelson failed to win in 2016, but has had six top-ten finishes, including a second-placed finish at The Open. The performance at Royal Troon kickstarted an impressive few months for the veteran.
Ryder Cup Record
Mickelson has played in every Ryder Cup since 1997 and will be making his record-equalling 11th appearance this week. Despite the experience, he has won less matches, than he lost. His record is 16-19-6
That time Phil almost got Bones arrested....😂😂 pic.twitter.com/0tLqHozLpe
— Ryder Cup USA (@RyderCupUSA) September 29, 2016
What media are saying
The veteran is the father of the team, and will be used to guide some of the younger players in the team. His off-course role will be critical.
Patrick Reed
Form
Reed finished third in the FedEx Cup, and once this season on Tour, winning The Barclays in August. He has had 11 top-ten finishes this season.
Ryder Cup Record
Reed formed a surprisingly effective partnership with Jordan Spieth on his debut in 2014. He has still to lose a match winning 3.5 points out of a possible four in Scotland.
We don't know what's going on here, @ESPNCaddie. But we hope it means @PReedGolf got a little extra luck. ðŸ‘🽠pic.twitter.com/ckrSfPbR3x
— Ryder Cup USA (@RyderCupUSA) September 28, 2016
What media are saying
After the success of his pairing with Spieth in 2014, the duo are expected to work together again at Hazeltine, and could be America's best two-man team.
Jimmy Walker
Form
Walker’s season will be defined by winning the US PGA Championship in July. The win was his only one of the year. He is in good form having a third place finish earlier this month at the Deutsche Bank Championship
Ryder Cup Record
Walker made his debut in 2014, and played with Rickie Fowler. The duo proved to be one of America’s best losing only one of their four matches matches together. He defeated Lee Westwood in the Sunday Singles.
RIP King. Umbrellas and Pink all week. Bag looking sharp. pic.twitter.com/VVfWL8gSX4
— Jimmy Walker (@JimmyWalkerPGA) September 26, 2016
What media are saying
The quiet man of the team, is full of confidence after his major win. He should join forces once more with Rickie Fowler.
Brooks Koepka
Form
The rookie didn’t win in 2016, but qualified with consistent top-ten finishes throughout the year. He has two second-place finishes in May and June.
Ryder Cup Record
Koepka was the only rookie to qualify for the team automatically.
What media are saying
A new-breed of American golfer, Koepka has the confidence and skill that could see him flourish in Minnesota. He wont play a lot, but will be effective when he does.
Brandt Snedeker
Form
A win at Torrey Pines in January catapulted Snedeker into the Ryder Cup reckoning. Three other top-three finishes this year helped him back into the team for a second time.
Ryder Cup Record
Snedeker played in 2012, and was used in both foursomes matches with Jim Furyk. They won one of their two matches. He also lost to Paul Lawrie in the Singles.
Awesome prep today at Hazeltine!! Think @stevestricker needs to take this home with him after #iwillifhewont pic.twitter.com/EFgjbcSRvo
— Brandt Snedeker (@BrandtSnedeker) September 19, 2016
What media are saying
One of the steadiest players on the team, Snedeker's putting will be crucial over the three days. He should be used primarily as a foursomes player.
Zach Johnson
Form
The last of the automatic qualifiers, Johnson didnt have a top-three all year, but five top-tens on the PGA Tour, helped him qualify. A steady player, he has only missed three cuts all year.
Ryder Cup Record
The two-time Major winner is the second most experienced player in the team. He made his debut in 2006, and will play in his fifth Ryder Cup this week. Johnson has won and lost six of his fourteen matches.
Y'all know what time it is? @RyderCupUSA time...thanks to @omegawatches I won't be late for my tee times! pic.twitter.com/K5ztQKPKko
— Zach Johnson (@ZachJohnsonPGA) September 27, 2016
What media are saying
A patriotic American, Johnson's game should improve with a boisterous home crowd. An elder-statesmen of the team, Johnson will lead from the front.
JB Holmes
Form
Unlucky to miss out on an automatic spot, Holmes’ third placed finish at The Open was crucial to his season. The Kentucky native also had five other top-tens, including one at the BMW Championship earlier this month.
Ryder Cup Record
Holmes returns to the team for the first time since he made his debut in 2008. At Valhalla, Holmes was a key part of the team, as he went unbeaten in his three matches.
Go USA! Glad to be on team. Looking forward to playing for my country again!! @RyderCupUSA
— J.B. Holmes (@JBHolmesgolf) September 13, 2016
What media are saying
He could be a wildcard in America's potential success. An inspiration in 2008, Holmes' passion may inspire the team this week.
Rickie Fowler
Form
It took until the last week of March, for Fowler to finish outside the top-six and that’s what helped him earn a wildcard.
Ryder Cup Record
Fowler has played in two previous Ryder Cups, but this will be his first on home soil. Having played at Celtic Manor and Gleneagles, Fowler has yet to win in his eight matches, but has halved five of those.
See you guys at Hazeltine!!🇺🇸
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowler) September 12, 2016
What media are saying
A two-time Ryder Cup veteran, Fowler will thrive on front of the home crowd. At the Olympics, he showed how much playing for America means to him. Expect more of that this week.
Matt Kuchar
Form
An Olympic bronze medalist, Kuchar has had ten top-ten finishes this year, but has failed to win a tournament.
Ryder Cup Record
Ever-present in the team since 2010, Kuchar has yet to be on a winning team, but has performed well is testing circumstances, winning four of his 11 matches.
It doesn't get much better than that 1st tee for @RyderCupUSA's Matt Kuchar. #RyderCup pic.twitter.com/q6vpCXsfc6
— PGA.COM (@PGAcom) September 28, 2016
What media are saying
Such is his understated manner, Kuchar will be one of the most dependable players on the team. With a good matchplay record, Kuch is desperate for his first win.
Ryan Moore
Form
Moore’s play-off loss to Rory McIlroy last week at the Tour Championship earned him the final spot on Davis Love’s team. Apart from that tied-second place finish, Moore also won in August at the John Deere Classic.
Ryder Cup Record
Moore is one of only two players in the American team to never play in the Ryder Cup. He was only added to the team on Sunday.
Honored to be selected for #teamUSA - it's a good day to be a #12thMan in multiple ways @Love3d @Seahawks @rydercupUSA 🇺🇸
— Ryan Moore (@ryanmoorepga) September 26, 2016
What media are saying
The deserving pick for the final wildcard, after his performances at the Tour Championship. Moore could be one of the unsung heroes of the week.
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