Xander Schauffele (USA)
Notable wins: Olympic gold (2021); PGA Championship (2024); The Open Championship (2024);
Ryder Cup record: Two appearances (2021, 2023); eight matches; 3–3–2. Winner in 2021.
Xander Schauffele has built his reputation on consistency, regularly appearing on leaderboards without fanfare. In Ryder Cup play, he has proven to be a dependable option in both foursomes and fourballs, rarely producing a weak session.
Patrick Cantlay (USA)
Notable wins: FedEx Cup (2021); BMW Championship (2021, 2022); Memorial Tournament (2019, 2021).
Ryder Cup record: Two appearances (2021, 2023); eight matches; 5–2–1. Winner in 2021.
Patrick Cantlay has one of the strongest Ryder Cup records on the American side, his calm presence making him an anchor in pairings. Though still chasing a first major, he has proven himself in clutch situations. His consistency makes him one of the most trusted point scorers in the U.S. lineup.
Justin Thomas (USA)
Notable wins: PGA Championship (2017, 2022); Players Championship (2021); multiple PGA Tour titles.
Ryder Cup record: Three appearances (2018–2023); 13 matches; 7–4–2. Winner in 2021.
Strengths: Fiery competitor, clutch putter, thrives on Ryder Cup passion.
Thomas has been the emotional spark for the U.S. in recent Cups, his passion driving both his own play and his teammates. His partnership with Jordan Spieth has been one of America’s most reliable combinations. With form trending upward again, he looks primed to deliver points and energy at Bethpage.
Collin Morikawa (USA)
Notable wins: PGA Championship (2020); Open Championship (2021); multiple PGA Tour titles.
Ryder Cup record: Two appearances (2021, 2023); 8 matches; 4–2–2. Winner in 2021.
Collin Morikawa is one of the purest ball-strikers in the world, and his two majors by age 24 marked him as a generational talent. His debut at Whistling Straits in 2021 was outstanding, where he shone in pairs and clinched the Cup in singles.
Bryson DeChambeau (USA)
Notable wins: U.S. Open (2020); multiple PGA Tour titles; LIV Golf individual titles (2023).
Ryder Cup record: Two appearances (2018, 2021); six matches; 2–3–1. Winner in 2021.
Bryson DeChambeau’s brute strength can dismantle even the longest courses, and Bethpage fits his skillset perfectly. If he finds accuracy, he could swing entire sessions in the U.S.’s favour.