The US Team dominates the Ryder Cup from the opening session. It was the most points accumulated by a team (19)in the 28 point format. Team USA lived up to their potential and played like the better team they are!
Fun Facts:
- 1979 is when the Ryder cup went to 28 Points, and 2020 w/ 19-9 is the largest victory in the modern era.
- Europe had 18.5 twice (2004, 2006)
- USA one time (1981)
- Bryson 417 yard drive
- Spieth’s insane chip shot from the side of the green
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Standouts
- DJ goes 5 for 5, I forgot how good he is!
USA
Player Points Matches Win Percentage Grade Notes
Dustin Johnson 5 5 100.0% A+ 5 and 0
Patrick Cantlay 3.5 4 87.5% A Didn’t disappoint
Collin Morikawa 3.5 4 87.5% A Rookie sensation
Bryson DeChambeau 2.5 3 83.3% A Solid
Scottie Scheffler 2.5 3 83.3% A Beat Rahm in Singles
Xander Schauffele 3 4 75.0% B+
Daniel Berger 2 3 66.7% B
Justin Thomas 2.5 4 62.5% B
Brooks Koepka 2 4 50.0% B-
Jordan Spieth 1.5 4 37.5% C- Halved with Fleetwood
Harris English 1 3 33.3% C Lost to Westwood
Tony Finau 1 3 33.3% C Lost to Poulter
Europe
Player Points Matches Win Percentage Grade Notes
Sergio García 3 4 75.0% B
Jon Rahm 3.5 5 70.0% A
Tyrrell Hatton 1.5 4 37.5% C
Tommy Fleetwood 1 3 33.3% C
Shane Lowry 1 3 33.3% C
Ian Poulter 1 3 33.3% C
Lee Westwood 1 3 33.3% C
Rory McIlroy 1 4 25.0% D-
Viktor Hovland 1 5 20.0% D-
Paul Casey 0 4 0.0% F
Matthew Fitzpatrick 0 3 0.0% F
Bernd Wiesberger 0 3 0.0% F
Letdowns
WITB: Team USA
https://www.pgatour.com/winners-bag/2021/09/26/golf-clubs-equipment-ryder-cup-us-team.html
5 of 12 played mostly blades in the bag
3 of 12 had nike golf clubs
8 of 12 play Titleist golf ball
60 - A grind
5 players with Utah ties get through Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying 1st Stage at Sun River in St. George Utah. Peter Quest, Rhett Rasmussen, Brandon Kida, Mitchell Schow, Blair Bursey
