The 2021 Ryder Cup gets under way Friday, 24 September and runs through Sunday, 26 September. Twelve golfers have been chosen to represent Team USA and Team Europe as they compete in Whistling Straights, Haven, Wisconsin.
The USA Team:
Steve Stricker – captain
Phil Mickelson – vice captain
Fred Couples – vice captain
Collin Morikawa – automatic qualifier
Dustin Johnson – automatic qualifier
Bryson DeChambeau – automatic qualifier
Brooks Koepka – automatic qualifier
Justin Thomas – automatic qualifier
Patrick Cantlay – automatic qualifier
Daniel Berger – captain’s Pick
Harris English – captain’s pick
Tony Finau – captain’s pick
Xander Schauffele – captain’s pick
Scottie Scheffler – captain’s pick
Jordan Spieth – captain’s pick
European Team:
Padraig Harrington – captain
Henrik Stenson – vice captain
Robert Karlsson – vice captain
Luke Donald – vice captain
Martin Kaymer – vice captain
Graeme McDowell – vice captain
Paul Casey – automatic qualifier
Matt Fitzpatrick – automatic qualifier
Tyrrell Hatton – automatic qualifier
Tommy Fleetwood – automatic qualifier
Rory McIlroy – automatic qualifier
Viktor Hovland – automatic qualifier
Jon Rahm – automatic qualifier
Lee Westwood – automatic qualifier
Bernd Wiesberger – automatic qualifier
Sergio Garcia – captain’s pick
Shane Lowry – captain’s pick
Ian Poulter – captain’s pick
The Americans would seem to have a lot in their favor at the Ryder Cup.
They are on home soil at Whistling Straits along the Wisconsin shores of Lake Michigan. A full house is expected, along with louder than usual cheering for the Stars & Stripes because of COVID-19 travel restrictions for European-based fans.
The players are younger than ever. The Americans have eight of the top 10 in the world ranking. Europe only has 1 – Jon Rahm.
This is nothing new, of course. With one exception, the Americans always bring a better collection of players to the Ryder Cup. They just rarely leave with the precious gold trophy.
Europe, with Padraig Harrington now at the helm of the juggernaut, tries to extend its dominance at the 43rd Ryder Cup, which was postponed one year because of the pandemic.
Three relentless days of matches Sept. 24-26 will be held at Whistling Straits, the cliffside course with 1,000 or so bunkers that has hosted the PGA Championship three times in the last 17 years. American players, it should be noted, have been runner-up in all three.
Why do the Europeans keep winning the Ryder Cup?
They relish the role as underdogs. They seem to play with a chip on their shoulders, perhaps because the Americans don’t — and probably should — have one on theirs.
Europe is bringing winning experience to Wisconsin.
Who are you backing?
According to Hollywoodbets it will be Steve Stricker’s men who are favourites at 5/10 to win, Europe at 2/1 and a draw at 12/1. Visit Hollywoodbets now to place your bets.
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