Zach Johnson has some choices to make.
On Tuesday the U.S. Ryder Cup captain will make his six selections and complete the 12-player team bound for Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Sept. 29-Oct. 1.
Locked in as automatic qualifiers are world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark, Open champion Brian Harman, Patrick Cantlay, Max Homa and Xander Schauffele.
But who will join them? Does Justin Thomas get the nod based on past performances? Will Brooks Koepka or any other LIV players be selected? How about a 43-year-old debutant in Lucas Glover?
Let’s make the case for the potential captain’s picks for the 2023 Ryder Cup.
Brooks Koepka plays his shot from the sixth tee during day two at the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. (Photo: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)
Koepka finished mere points away from qualifying for the team automatically and he doesn’t even play on the PGA Tour anymore. The PGA Championship winner has a knack for rising to the moment when healthy and he’s earned a spot on this team. His past experience and positive record (6-5-1) should lock him in.
Justin Thomas and Team USA players celebrate during the trophy presentation after winning the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wisconsin, on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (Photo by Mike De Sisti/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Missing the FedEx Cup Playoffs was a career low for the former world No. 1, but is Zach Johnson really going to be the guy to leave Justin Thomas off this team? Given their friendship, JT’s potential and his stellar 6-2-1 record in two previous appearances can overcome some poor form this last season.
Not to mention Thomas will really rile up the European fans (and players) in Italy.
Jordan Spieth reacts on the second green during the morning foursome matches in the 41st Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club in 2016. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
Spieth had seven top-10 finishes and a runner-up at the RBC Heritage this season. Oh yeah, he’s also a menace in match play, especially when paired with his good friend JT. Spieth was a perfect 5-0-0 at the Presidents Cup last fall and offers up an 8-7-3 record in the Ryder Cup. Vice-captain Fred Couples also said he’ll be there.
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