September 9, 2025
As someone with two wins in the regular season, Brian Campbell wasn't exactly a force to be reckoned with. Outside of the two victories, he failed to secure another finish inside the top 30 and ranked 145th in strokes gained total (-0.584). Even with finishing 46th in the FedEx Cup race, he is in the field this week for the first fall event, his first appearance here since 2017. Regardless of his shortcomings this year, the North Course at Silverado Resort presents an opportunity for another good week for the 32-year-old. Ranking 16th in driving accuracy (66.98%) and top 40s in strokes gained putting (+0.219) and around the green (+0.162), while also having decent approach proximity numbers from inside 150 yards, Campbell could sneak his way onto this leaderboard.
--Todd McGillSource: PGA Tour
September 5, 2025
Rasmus Hojgaard finished tied for second at last week's Omega European Masters and will now focus on preparing for the Ryder Cup, where he will represent Team Europe at the end of this month at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York. Although Hojgaard finished 85th in the 2025 FedEx Cup standings and struggled at times throughout the season, he has shown resilience, closing out the season with three consecutive top-15 finishes. This strong finish earned him a captain's pick on Team Europe's Ryder Cup team.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
September 5, 2025
Tyrrell Hatton finished tied for 32nd at LIV Indianapolis last month. He will now focus on preparing to represent Team Europe in the Ryder Cup, which will be held at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York, at the end of this month. During the 2025 season, Hatton recorded a T14 at the Masters Tournament, a tie for fourth at the U.S. Open, and a T16 at The Open Championship. He finished the LIV season with three top-10 finishes and was an automatic qualifier for Team Europe's Ryder Cup team.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
September 5, 2025
Matt Fitzpatrick finished fifth at the Omega European Masters. He will now focus on preparing for the Ryder Cup and representing Team Europe at the end of the month. Set to take place at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York, the Ryder Cup will be a major stage. Although Fitzpatrick struggled early in the season, he gained momentum with eight top-25 finishes in his last nine tournaments. His strong finish earned him a place on Team Europe as one of Luke Donald's captain's picks.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
September 5, 2025
Patrick Cantlay finished the season tied for second in the 2025 FedEx Cup standings and will now focus on the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York, at the end of this month. Solid throughout the season, he heated up in the final weeks, securing two top-10 finishes in the FedEx Cup playoffs. With 10 top-25 finishes and three missed cuts to his name, Cantlay earned an automatic berth on Team USA's Ryder Cup team.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
September 5, 2025
Xander Schauffele finished in 42nd in the 2025 FedEx Cup standings and will now focus on the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York, at the end of this month. Schauffele endured a challenging 2025 season that included him missing the first part of the season, but ended with him being an automatic qualifier for Keegan Bradley and Team USA's Ryder Cup team. Schauffele ended the season with nine top-25 finishes and no missed cuts.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
September 4, 2025
Much like most of Team Europe, Jon Rahm's time in the upcoming Ryder Cup matches has been more about triumph than letdown. On a personal level, the Spaniard himself returned to the normal level of play in 2025 that we're used to seeing from him. He was involved in the conversation in three of the four major championships, and despite not winning a tournament on the year, he secured the season-long individual title on the LIV Golf League by finishing inside the top 10 on every leaderboard throughout it's tournament schedule. The ball striking remains the brightest spot in his game, especially regarding his efficiency off the tee. Rahm's game should trend well here for a Luke Donald-led group that lacks firepower compared to the Americans. He boasts a 6-3-3 record over three Ryder Cup appearances, and that kind of gutsy resiliency will be needed in Bethpage if he hopes to help retain the Cup on foreign soil.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
September 4, 2025
After an emotional run to end the regular season that culminated in a satisfying conclusion with a win at the Tour Championship, Tommy Fleetwood and company are traveling to Bethpage, NY, in an attempt to win the Ryder Cup on U.S. soil. The FedEx Cup winner will have an important role in an already veteran-heavy group, but the question is whether the level of play can be maintained that long. Over his last three events to close, the 34-year-old gained an absurd +18.08 strokes on approach. That was also accompanied by gaining an even more ridiculous +26.52 strokes putting over his closing four events. If that trend continues at the Ryder Cup, look for Fleetwood to lead the charge for Team Europe.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
September 3, 2025
Sepp Straka will be making his second appearance for Team Europe at this year's Ryder Cup. The Austrian golfer won twice in 2025 (Truist Championship and The American Express). Straka did not perform well at the majors this year missing three of four cuts. However, if not for a 74 at the Memorial, Straka probably wins a third title in 2025. His Ryder Cup record is 1-2 but the Team Europe golfer may have been selected for his ability to hit greens (70.18% - 16th). The real question may be how many appearances does he make at Bethpage. Straka has potential to surprise but may not get the chance compared to Justin Rose, Rory McIlroy, etc.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
September 3, 2025
Victor Hovland has had an adventurous 2025. The golfer from Norway will be on Team Europe for a third time when the Ryder Cup starts later this month at Bethpage. One slight concern with Hovland has to be what happened at Whistling Straits (2021). The Norwegian golfer went 0-3-2. This is not Europe where Hovland went 3-1-1 at Marco Simone in Italy. Hovland won the Valspar Championship earlier in the season. He now ranks 15th in the world and was selected as a Captain's Pick. Hovland finished the season well with a T-7th at the BMW Championship and a 12th at the TOUR Championship. Bethpage may be more raucous than Whistling Straits. That will be a test.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
September 3, 2025
J.J Spaun has had a career year at the age of 35. The American golfer won the US Open and finished inside the Top 10 six times. Several big reasons for the Spaun surge is across the board improvements in various metrics. One of the big jumps was approach to green which now ranks 7th on the PGA Tour at 0.678. His overall scoring average is 69.69 (28th). The Ryder Cup experience will be unlike what even Oakmont was for Spaun. However, it will be intriguing to see who Keegan Bradley will pair Spaun with. Spaun has the potential to be a significant factor for the Americans.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
September 3, 2025
Russell Henley makes his debut at the 2025 Ryder Cup for Team USA. The American golfer does have experience in events somewhat similar. He performed well partnered with Scottie Scheffler for the 2024 Presidents' Cup. Henley has enjoyed quite the season with one win (Arnold Palmer Invitational) and ten Top 10 results. He has seen his world ranking soar to fourth. The golfer's strokes gained on approach to the green ranks 13th at 0.572. More importantly, Henley may not hit the ball a long way but he ranks 9th in driver accuracy at 68.62%. Given how nasty Bethpage can be, Henley may need to be accurate even more than usual.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
September 3, 2025
Harris English getting named to the Ryder Cup for a second time was momentous. The American golfer now ranks among the ten best golfers in the world. English won the Farmers Insurance Open in 2025. It was his first win in four years. He also had four Top 10 results. His 0.392 strokes gained putting ranks 18th. Given how trick the greens can be at Bethpage, English could prove to be a real asset. Given how the golfer survives chaos well, that could come in handy. English went 1-2 in his only Ryder Cup appearance. He lost to Lee Westwood in singles but split in four-ball partnered with Tony Finau. It will be intriguing to see how Keegan Bradley utilizes English.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
September 3, 2025
After a tumultuous run in 2023 and 2024, Justin Thomas got back in the winner's circle this season and was able to carry the momentum throughout the remainder of the schedule to finish seventh in the Ryder Cup points standings. Even still, J.T.'s presence on this team could turn out to be more of a position of working the crowd and generating buzz rather than his golf. Ranking 81st this season in strokes gained off the tee (+0.086) and 146th in driving accuracy (53.96%), he could be a tough person to rely on, depending on how Bethpage is set up. However, he will provide this young American squad with some level of veteran leadership, and with a 7-4-2 record, he is also the most accomplished player on the team. Finding the right partner will be key for Captain Keegan Bradley if he plans on playing the former Alabama product to any large extent.
--Todd McGillSource: PGA Tour
September 3, 2025
Perhaps one of the more controversial picks of this year's squad for Team USA, Ben Griffin will be one of four rookies on this year's team at Bethpage. There is undeniable upside here, given how he played to end the season and his victory at the Zurich Classic. However, it isn't the same level of pressure as what he'll experience in front of a raucous New York crowd at the most lively event in golf. While not the most efficient driver of the golf ball, he has overcome that shortcoming with a sound short game and putting ability. The 29-year-old ranked 21st in strokes gained tee to green (+0.749) this season, while also achieving a 22nd rank in strokes gained putting (+0.361). Assuming the quality of play doesn't diminish before the tees go in the ground, he makes for an unassuming dark horse for a USA squad looking for their next group of torch bearers.
--Todd McGillSource: PGA Tour
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