The Procore Championship is the first PGA Tour event of the FedEx Cup Fall Series and, taking place just a fortnight out from the Ryder Cup, it’s set to feature it’s strongest ever field.
Taking place at Silverado Resort in Napa, California, on September 11-14th, 10 players from Keegan Bradley’s Ryder Cup side are confirmed in the field, as they get some tournament practice in before the team event at Bethpage Black.
Posting on their social media, the Procore Championship revealed that World No.1 Scottie Scheffler, US Open winner JJ Spaun, and two-time Major winner Justin Thomas were the most recent players to commit to the tournament.
They will join teammates Patrick Cantlay, Collin Morikawa, Cameron Young, Russell Henley, Harris English, Ben Griffin and Sam Burns in playing the event, as 10 of the US Ryder Cup players are confirmed.
Away from those listed, Bryson DeChambeau won’t feature as he remains banned from PGA Tour events due to the fact he plies his trade on the LIV Golf League.
The other notable name currently missing is Xander Schauffele who, as of writing, is reportedly undecided on whether he will play or not. Although he hasn’t committed, the two-time Major winner has until September 5th to decide.
Schauffele confirmed in July that the US team planned to play at the Procore Championship
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By playing in the event, it should provide the US players with some competitive preparation ahead of the Ryder Cup on September 26-28th, something that many felt was lacking in 2023, when the US side lost 16.5-11.5 in Rome.
In fact, the USA’s preparation was called “disgraceful” by Sky Sports’ Andrew Coltart, who stated: “I have a massive question about – Zach Johnson is going to get hit with this right now – but who on earth, in their right mind, thinks the best way to prepare for a Ryder Cup is to take five weeks off.
“Nine of the 12 American players did take five weeks off. That’s disgraceful.”
The rant related to the fact that, following the Tour Championship in 2023, just a handful of US players opted to play the Fortinet Championship (now Procore Championship).
Those players were Max Homa and Justin Thomas, who turned out to be the success stories of the week for the American team, as Homa claimed 3.5 points and Thomas 1.5.