Justin Thomas Reacts to Zach Johnson Being Named Team U.S. Captain for Ryder Cup 2023

Amidst all the golf events, the Ryder Cup always stands out. More than just a tour event, the biennial tournament puts the USA against Europe in a unique format. As a result, players like Justin Thomas remain eager to play for their team and make sure they bring home the win.

Last year, team USA secured a historic 19-9 win over team Europe, making it extra special for the young players on the team. Furthermore, looking at the experience, many believed the Europeans had the upper hand.

In a recent interview, with the new Ryder Cup captain announced, Justin Thomas shared his excitement about the 2023 edition.

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Why is Justin Thomas excited about the Ryder Cup?

After Steve Stricker, Zach Johnson has been chosen as the Ryder Cup captain. Not only will he have to win two in a row, but also win on European soil. Looking at the previous Ryder Cups, it’s been a hot minute since the team USA won in Europe.

According to his recent interview, Thomas is extremely confident in his ability to win. “Zach is the perfect choice to lead the US Team in Italy in 2023. I’m going to do whatever it takes to be a part of that team and make sure we keep the cup on US soil,” Thomas said.

Thomas’ words raise hope for another cup for the USA, and maybe some great few months for Thomas as well. With three top 10 finishes already in 2022, one can say that Thomas might be taking his own challenge seriously.

Johnson himself remained excited about being captain, extremely aware of how tough it can be to play and win the Ryder Cup. “I love going over there and competing. I love stretching myself,” Johnson said. In the end, it is also an amazing opportunity for those involved.

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On his end, if he is selected, Thomas will play his third Ryder Cup. He went 4-1-0 at the 2018 Ryder Cup, and 2-1-1 in 2021. If he does play in Italy, one can only hope for the best from Thomas.