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Aug 06 2014 @ 08:49
Steve Bamford replied to the topic The Ryder Cup 2014 in the forum Golf 9 years, 9 months ago
This week’s PGA Championship marks the cut off to qualify automatically for the Ryder Cup. After the Bridgestone Invitational last week it’s become clear (as if it wasn’t already) that Tiger Woods won’t make the Ryder Cup team; at least on merit. Dustin Johnson’s revelations and consequent ‘time out’ from professional golf, have also opened up another spot in the US team.
Watson, Furyk, Walker, Fowler, and Kuchar have now all officially made the team, leaving 4 spots up for grabs this week. These spaces are currently held by Spieth, Reed, Dufner and Zach Johnson; but in reality the fight is over spaces 7 – 9 and their is plenty of interest in those outside the places.
Mickelson, Bradley, Todd, Moore and Kirk, if results go their way, could all qualify with a Top 20 finish this week. Mickelson and Bradley would get captain’s picks from Tom Watson anyway, leaving a final spot up for grabs for a player who plays well across the FedEx Cup Play Offs. So for players like Todd, Moore, Kirk, English and N; the importance of contending this week is truly vital.
So if I gave you a tenner who would you put it on in the PGA Championship?