Mark your calendars, golf fans. The Ryder Cup is just 100 days away.
That’s right, in just about three months the United States will look to not just defend its Cup title against the Europeans, but also win for the first time on foreign soil in 30 years.
Twelve of the best players from the U.S. will take on Europe’s 12 best at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy, for the 2023 Ryder Cup, Sept. 29–Oct. 1, and the teams are starting to take shape.
American players began earning points at the beginning of 2022, and at the conclusion of the PGA Tour’s BMW Championship on Aug. 20, 2023, the top six players on the points list will qualify for the U.S. team. Captain Zach Johnson will then announce his six captain’s picks following the 2023 Tour Championship, Aug. 24-27.
While it’s difficult for LIV Golf players to earn automatic qualification (though one is currently ranked No. 3 in points), American players who left the PGA Tour for the Saudi-backed circuit are still eligible for the team via a grace period for their PGA of America membership that runs until June 2024. But will any be picked?
Here’s an updated look at what the U.S. team may look like 100 days out from Italy.