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U.S. Ryder Cup team finalized with 6 captain’s picks (and 1 major surprise)

U.S. Ryder Cup team finalized with 6 captain’s picks (and 1 major surprise)

LIV golfers have been granted a qualification pathway to The Open, with organizers confirming eligibility criteria and reserved spots, creating a formal route to golf’s oldest major amid ongoing tour tensions.

The U.S. Ryder Cup roster is complete after six captain’s picks, including one unexpected selection that reshapes pairings and strategy. The captain cited form, chemistry and match‑play pedigree ahead of the biennial showdown.

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‘You can’t do it’: Tom Watson warns Keegan Bradley of big Ryder Cup mistake

‘You can’t do it’: Tom Watson warns Keegan Bradley of big Ryder Cup mistake

1) Matt Fitzpatrick closed with a record-equalling 66 to clinch the DP World Tour title, rallying in the final round with steady putting and nerve, leaving nearest challengers unable to match his late surge.

2) Tom Watson warned Keegan Bradley against a costly Ryder Cup tactic, saying “You can’t do it,” urging restraint and smarter team strategy as pressure mounts ahead of the crucial matches.

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Phil Mickelson pans U.S. Ryder Cup hopeful over slow play

Phil Mickelson pans U.S. Ryder Cup hopeful over slow play

Fitzpatrick closed with a record-equalling 66 to claim the DP World Tour title, holding off late challengers and sealing victory with a composed final-round performance.

Phil Mickelson has blasted a U.S. Ryder Cup hopeful for slow play, saying the delay undermines team momentum and calling for swifter pace to protect match integrity ahead of the biennial event.

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What is the Ryder Cup? 2025 format, teams, all-time winners

What is the Ryder Cup? 2025 format, teams, all-time winners

LIV golfers granted a formal qualification path to The Open, enabling players from the breakaway series to earn spots via designated qualifying events and exemption criteria, sources say.

Ryder Cup 2025 preview: the biennial Europe vs USA team match, outlining the 2025 format, team selection processes and a look at all-time winners ahead of a high-stakes contest.

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Ryder Cup captain’s picks tiers: Who should be in? Who needs help?

Ryder Cup captain’s picks tiers: Who should be in? Who needs help?

LIV golfers have been granted a formal qualification route to The Open, opening championship access after negotiations. Officials confirm criteria and timelines as players eye return to major competition.

Analysis of Ryder Cup captain’s picks tiers highlights contenders and risky choices. Team captains must weigh form, experience and chemistry as late selections could make or break the U.S./Europe chances.

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