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Ryder Cup 2023 is drawing near. There is only a month left for the captains to pick their final teams. While Team Europe is shaping up with top contenders on the field, Team USA is having some difficulty. Captain Zach Johnson has to make some difficult choices, as ‘The Scientist’ recently pointed out.
Although narrowing down the choices can prove to be a herculean task, overlooking a star player could prove detrimental to Team US, especially against strong contenders featuring the likes of Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland, and Rory McIlroy. However, fans have a few meaningful suggestions that could help.
Golf fan shares dream team for the Ryder Cup
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The teams for the Ryder Cup 2023 are shaping up nicely, albeit slowly. It is a head-scratcher, what with at least 30 golfers proving their worth this week at the FedEx Cup Playoffs, LIV golfers like Bryson DeChambeau making history, and prominent players demonstrating their skills in match play.
While the leadership group is hard at work, trying to pick the best match players for this season’s biennial event in Italy could prove troublesome. To aid the cause, one enthusiastic fan of the sport shared their patriotic vision for the team. ‘Golf Lover UK’ shared their personal selection saying, “If I was Zach Johnson here is the team I would pick,” on their Twitter account.
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Golf – The 2020 Ryder Cup – Whistling Straits, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. – September 25, 2021 Team USA fans during the Foursomes REUTERS/Mike Segar
The list highlights some controversial choices but that’s not what drew people’s attention. It is the finesse of identifying the top players that golf fans fond excitable.
If I was Zach Johnson here is the team I would pick.
Scottie
Wyndham
Harman
Cantlay
Homa
XanderBrooks
Keegan
Spieth
Bryson
Young
FinauHappy to interchange Finau and Morikawa
— Golf Lover UK (@GolfloverUK) August 27, 2023
For a change, a healthy debate ensued among golf fans, determining who to keep and who to lose for the perfect Ryder Cup team to represent the United States.
Netizens share their valuable insights
The final statement of the post, “Happy to interchange Finau and Morikawa,” instigated a meaningful discussion in the community. Many fans believed that while Tony Finau had great potential, Collin Morikawa‘s improvement in this past year would be more beneficial to the team, although some admirers had valid doubts.
One fan wrote sprung up the debate over the players’ record in match play.
Which is better in match play? Finau had a problem but since overcame of fading on Sunday. Does the same thing happen o with match play.
— Jimnuzzo (@Jimnuzzo) August 27, 2023
For me if it were open and picking to win – morikawa not Finau
Reed not Young— Andrew Kirby (@AndrewKirbyGolf) August 27, 2023
Some fans had their own suggestions for the fantasy team with last-minute suggestions.
I’d go Glover over Finau/Collin just bc of how he’s putting at the minute.
I like that you’ve left out Rickie/JT. Rickie was in a w shout but has gone cold so I’d give him a miss.
I don’t think Reed has done enough since the Masters.
— Patrick Ess 🫐 (@patches_s) August 27, 2023
Like it….only change is DJ for Finau
— Pat (@ColumboPI) August 27, 2023
Gooch instead of Young. Otherwise spot on.
— Jim Smith (@Jimrsmith) August 27, 2023
There were many who strongly agreed with the list but had their doubts grounded in reality.
I agree with your team, except I think we all know Bryson has no chance which is sad.
— PIP2323 (@AaronSchiro) August 27, 2023
Solid list sir. Gonna be interesting selections. Everyone is really high on Young and Bryson for this team. I would prefer DJ and Morikawa.
Zach Johnson has a good problem to have. There is about 20 guys he could choose from and still field a very winnable team.
— Jason Moriarty (@jasonjaymo26) August 27, 2023
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I think that’s their best team tbh. I’d also agree on CM and TF, I’d just go with whoever he thinks is the best fit for the group. Both unreal players but not seen enough from either of them in match play tbh
— Matt Currie (@mcurrie95) August 27, 2023
Johnson may have had his choices narrowed down, thanks to the avid fan. The golf community is eagerly waiting to know the list of finalized players for this year’s Ryder Cup.
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Who is on your fantasy Ryder Cup team? Do you think the players in this list could be picked by captain Johnson? Share your thoughts and opinions with us below.
