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Newsweek
9 hours ago
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Justin Rose Drops 'Strong' Reaction to Ryder Cup Landing First Euro Player
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. There's still a lot of golf to be played between now and September, including the highly anticipated Open Championship. However, no fan has stopped keeping an eye on the upcoming Ryder Cup, especially now that the teams are starting to take shape. The American team recently announced that Scottie Scheffler is the first player confirmed for Bethpage Black. It didn't take long for the Europeans to confirm Rory McIlroy as their first lock. Another Ryder Cup veteran and fan favorite, Justin Rose, shared his excitement on his X account, which is followed by more than 913,000 users. "Strong first player in team," he posted. After finishing in the top 20 in the U.S. Open, McIlroy reached 3,040.95 points in the internal European Ryder Cup team ranking, securing his spot on the roster as the first of the six direct qualifiers. His three PGA Tour victories this season, including the Masters Tournament, naturally played a significant role in this result. The Northern Irishman also reacted on X to his official inclusion in the team: McIlroy has played in seven Ryder Cups, winning five. He has contributed 18 career points, and his best performance was in 2023 when he earned four points in five matches. At the beginning of the current season, the five-time major winner stated that winning the Ryder Cup again on American soil is among his goals for the remainder of his professional career: "Winning The Masters, winning an Olympic medal and another away Ryder Cup, they are my three goals for the rest of my career," he said last January. Only one of their five victories has come in the Americas. It was the famous 2012 edition, known as the "Miracle at Medinah," in which the Europeans trailed by four points (10-6) heading into the singles matches, but won 8.5 points on the final day to turn the score around and take the title. Justin Rose of Team Europe celebrates winning his match 3&2 during the Saturday afternoon fourball matches of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club on September 30, 2023 in Rome, Italy. Justin Rose of Team Europe celebrates winning his match 3&2 during the Saturday afternoon fourball matches of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club on September 30, 2023 in Rome, for the European Ryder Cup team Justin Rose is one of the European players with a strong chance of competing at Bethpage Black in September. Currently ninth in the rankings, the Englishman is a strong candidate to be one of captain Luke Donald's six free picks. Below are the top 12 rankings as of June 17: 1 Rory McIlroy 2 Tyrrell Hatton 3 Shane Lowry 4 Robert MacIntyre 5 Sepp Straka 6 Rasmus Højgaard 7 Tommy Fleetwood 8 Ludvig Åberg 9 Justin Rose 10 Viktor Hovland 11 Thomas Detry 12 Matt Wallace More Golf: Sam Burns shrugs off controversial ruling during U.S. Open meltdown
Newsweek
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Jon Rahm Ryder Cup Concern Addressed by Team Europe Captain
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Like his American counterpart Keegan Bradley, Luke Donald could not avoid talking about the Ryder Cup during his pre-PGA Championship press conference. The European captain will play in the event after receiving one of 34 special invitations from the organizers. Among the many topics related to the biennial event discussed by Donald was the case of Jon Rahm. The Spaniard's chances of making the team have been a hot topic since he signed with LIV Golf in December 2023. When discussing the matter, Donald avoided giving any definitive answers: "I haven't given anyone the nod," he said. "I think it's a little bit too early for that. Again, I have very in-depth stats. We know exactly how these players are playing. We have a great idea of where they stack up against each other and against the U.S. But I certainly think it's a little too early to be giving anyone like firm assurances right now." "In terms of Jon, he's one of the best players in the world, and I would expect him to be on that team, but I certainly haven't given him those assurances. He still needs to keep going and playing just like everyone else. Again, no assurances have been given right now." The Englishman made it clear that aspirants will have to work hard to be worthy of the call, and that they still have many opportunities to do so: "We have three majors, elevated events, plenty of other events, Rolex Series events to play. I want them to go out and feel like they go and earn it. Let's go in and play well. But again, we do have a lot of stats." Luke Donald, Captain of Team Europe and Jon Rahm of Team Europe celebrate on the 18th green during the Friday afternoon fourball matches of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club on September... Luke Donald, Captain of Team Europe and Jon Rahm of Team Europe celebrate on the 18th green during the Friday afternoon fourball matches of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club on September 29, 2023 in Rome, Italy. MoreDonald also reflected on the importance of major championships in assessing player form: "I think majors are important for everyone," he said. "But it's important for me, the majors, because personally I don't see the Jons, the Tyrrells, Sergios, etcetera, as much these days. In terms of just talking with them and seeing them face to face, that's important for me." The European team for the Ryder Cup will be selected using a points system to rank the players. The top 6 players will qualify directly for the team, while the other 6 will be selected by the captain with the help of his vice-captains. Importantly, the European Ryder Cup team members must also be members of the DP World Tour. Rahm was in danger of losing his card, but managed to play the minimum number of events required in 2024 to remain eligible for the biennial event. However, the Spaniard is still far from the top of the rankings (currently ranked 29th). The list is led by Rory McIlroy, with Tyrrell Hatton the only LIV player currently in the top 6 (4th). More Golf: Aaron Rodgers' saga with Steelers takes a twist amid country club statement
Newsweek
22-04-2025
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- Newsweek
Jordan Spieth's Ryder Cup Spot in Jeopardy Despite Strong Masters Showing
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Jordan Spieth has been a mainstay on Team USA's Ryder Cup team since he first joined in 2014. He has participated in each biennial tournament since that time, with mostly positive results. He is 8-7-3 during his five appearances. More impressive is his winning record on European soil at 5-3-1. But with the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black closing in, Spieth finds himself nowhere near an automatic berth. Despite some solid performances at both The Masters (tied for 14th) and the RBC Heritage (tied for 18th), the three-time major champion is 30th in the Ryder Cup rankings released on Monday. Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Brian Harman of Team United States talk following the Sunday singles matches of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club on October 01, 2023 in Rome, Italy. Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Brian Harman of Team United States talk following the Sunday singles matches of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club on October 01, 2023 in Rome, the top six players on the list automatically qualify for the Ryder Cup. Beyond that, it is up to newly elected Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley to name his six 'captain's picks.' The latest rankings have Scottie Scheffler well ahead of the field with over 14,000 points. He is followed by Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, Bryson DeChambeau and Russell Henley. Justin Thomas, fresh off his win at the RBC Heritage, moved into the sixth and final automatic spot with 7,582 points. There is a precipitous drop-off to seventh where Maverick McNealy sits with just over 5,700 points. Meanwhile, Spieth has 1,979. Suffice it to say, the 31-year-old pro needs to kick it into gear. But outside of winning an event or maybe two, it appears highly unlikely he will be able to climb so high in the rankings. That will put it in the hands of Bradley. Team USA will be looking to put the embarrassing shellacking from the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome behind them this fall. Bradley will under intense scrutiny when he makes his selections. Everyone will, of course, have their opinions. But with how consistently well McNealy has played thus far, along with Brian Harman (sits 8th), who recently won the Valero Texas Open, and a host of others that have put forth excellent seasons, it is truly an uphill climb for Jordan Spieth. The Dallas, Texas native is still overcoming wrist surgery he underwent in the fall of 2024. That caused him to miss the entirety of the PGA Tour Fall season, and only recently has he expressed feeling close to full strength. His results back up that sentiment, too. Spieth has logged top 20 finishes in each of his last three events. Maybe he can continue to improve and snag his fourth major championship this year. Speaking of, Spieth's quest at the career grand slam presents its next opportunity at the PGA Championship next month. That would surely go a long ways to convincing Bradley he is ready for war at Bethpage. More Golf: Justin Thomas Reveals How Wife, Jill, Newborn Almost Cost him RBC Heritage
Reuters
16-04-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
"Very motivated" Justin Rose competing this week at HBC Heritage
April 16 - Justin Rose's phone was filled with text messages Sunday after The Masters. While he was pleased to see the "outpouring from people with a lot of positive comments," he nevertheless wishes their tone was more congratulatory. Losing a major in a playoff will do that. But it was his incredible comeback to force the playoff with eventual champion Rory McIlroy -- he started the day seven strokes back of the leader -- that makes him keep competing, even the week following his somewhat disheartening defeat. That's why Rose, who turns 45 on July 30, is at this week's RBC Heritage in Hilton Head, S.C.: For those memories that will last a lifetime. Among the recent moments added to Rose's personal highlight reel: Burying the match-tying putt during Friday's Four-Ball competition at the 2023 Ryder Cup -- "with all the team around me" -- and seeing the patrons erupt when he flushed his long birdie putt to close out his final-round 66 Sunday at Augusta. "Yeah, I want it to be accompanied with the requisite trophy as well; don't get me wrong," Rose said. "But the reason I'm playing is to sort of feel those moments that really matter in your career and in your life. "I believe the point is the reason I'm working hard enough to do it is because I still have that belief that it's possible. I think that that's why these weeks are important for me still is that it's just reaffirming that it's still possible." Rose has won 11 tournaments in his PGA career with his last coming at the 2023 Pebble Beach Pro-Am, which was his first win in four years. The win that allowed him to be more comfortable mentally was the 2013 U.S. Open. He also has barely missed winning multiple other majors. He tied for second at the British Open in 2018 and 2024. And, as Sunday's CBS broadcast mentioned several times, Rose had been in the Masters' previous playoff -- when Sergio Garcia beat him on the first playoff hole in 2017. "You can use this to free yourself up and hopefully be the catalyst to winning more and winning them more easily once that monkey is off the back," Rose said to himself after winning the U.S. Open. "Yeah, even in my situation now, I take that (Masters) loss pretty badly. (Tuesday) was tough. But had I not won a major, it would have been even more brutal, no doubt about it. "But listen, I was a stone's throw away from winning the Open, winning the Masters. I would have been going for a Grand Slam at the PGA. It's like, it can be that close. I've got to believe that. I'm close to kind of some seriously good stuff, yeah." So, at 43, Rose will be back on the course in South Carolina this weekend vying for another title. Then there will be time for a couple of weeks off back in his native England. For now, though, Rose feels he's in a great place, even having come up just short in Augusta. "I'm happy to be here, to be honest with you," he said. "I'm very motivated just generally this year, and I would say that's been the difference this year; I'm creating these better opportunities, these better weeks, because I feel like I'm doing the work away from golf tournaments, as well. There's just a bit more energy and motivation and belief in what I'm doing and what I'm trying to achieve."
