Zach Johnson has put to rest months of speculation over his US Ryder Cup team with his six captain’s picks.
However, considering the amount of talent at his disposal, it was perhaps inevitable that there would be differences of opinions over his selections, no matter who he opted for.
One big name who offered his thoughts on Johnson’s wildcard selections is Tiger Woods’ former coach, Hank Haney, who described it as a “boys club”.
Following the announcement that Jordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka, Rickie Fowler, Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas and Sam Burns would complete the 12-player team, Haney wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “It didn’t matter who Zach Johnson picked the USA team will be heavily favored but those picks confirm it’s the Boys Club.”
It didn’t matter who Zach Johnson picked the USA team will be heavily favored but those picks confirm it’s the Boys Club.August 29, 2023
Among those responding to Haney was retired pro Colt Knost, who wrote: “But Europe is so successful in the Ryder Cup bc of their “team camaraderie!” Or “boys club” as some might call it!!”
But Europe is so successful in the Ryder Cup bc of their “team camaraderie!” Or “boys club” as some might call it!! pic.twitter.com/0USFOAEQIUAugust 29, 2023
Meanwhile, Barstool Sports’ Dan Rapaport also mentioned the close-knit nature of the group, writing: “I totally understand why Justin Thomas is going to get a pick for the Ryder Cup. I’d pick him if I were captain. But I also 1000% understand why someone like Keegan Bradley or Lucas Glover or Cam Young would be pissed if they don’t make it and he does. Boys Club is a real thing.”
I totally understand why Justin Thomas is going to get a pick for the Ryder Cup. I’d pick him if I were captain. But I also 1000% understand why someone like Keegan Bradley or Lucas Glover or Cam Young would be pissed if they don’t make it and he does. Boys Club is a real thing.August 29, 2023
One of the players who missed out, Keegan Bradley, hinted that his omission could have been because he isn’t part of the group. He told The Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis: “I’ve always been an outsider…
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