2025 Ryder Cup: Team USA Roster Breakdown

Automatic Qualifiers

Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler delivered another phenomenal season in 2025, capturing five victories, including two major championships at the PGA Championship and The Open Championship.

His wins contributed to an extraordinary $47 million in earnings for the season. 

The world’s number one golfer achieved an incredible streak of 14 consecutive top-10 finishes, tying Jack Nicklaus’s record from 1977.

The TaylorMade player will be making his third consecutive Ryder Cup appearance, having played in 2021 and 2023 with an unspectacular career record of 2-2-3.

His experience in team match play, combined with his current world number one ranking, makes him a cornerstone of the American team’s hopes to reclaim the Cup.

J.J. Spaun

J.J. Spaun experienced a career season in 2025, highlighted by his dramatic victory at the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, where he holed a remarkable 64-foot birdie putt on the final hole. 

The 34-year-old also recorded three runner-up finishes throughout the season, including playoff losses at The Players Championship to Rory McIlroy and at the FedEx St. Jude Championship to Justin Rose.

The Titleist player uses a mixed equipment setup, including his trusted L.A.B. Golf DF3 putter, which became the first zero-torque putter to win a major championship. 

This marks Spaun’s Ryder Cup debut at Bethpage Black, his first appearance in any major international team competition.

Xander Schauffele

Xander Schauffele faced challenges early in 2025 after suffering a rib injury in December 2024, which limited his tournament appearances and affected his performance throughout the season.

Despite the setback, he managed seven appearances with four top-25 finishes, one top-10, and zero missed cuts.

The two-time major champion from 2024, having won both the PGA Championship and Open Championship, did not secure a victory in 2025 but showed signs of returning form as the season progressed.

He secured his automatic Ryder Cup qualification by just 29 points, narrowly avoiding needing a captain’s pick. 

The Callaway staffer will be making his third consecutive Ryder Cup appearance, having competed in 2021 and 2023 with a career record of 4-4-0. 

Russell Henley

Russell Henley secured his automatic Ryder Cup qualification through consistent play throughout 2025, demonstrating the steady performance that has become his trademark on the PGA Tour. 

Henley’s game showed remarkable consistency throughout the qualification period, with multiple top-10 finishes and steady scoring that accumulated the necessary Ryder Cup points.

Titleist’s clubs help Henley dial in precision and hone his course management.

While this marks Henley’s first Ryder Cup appearance, he brings valuable international team experience from the Presidents Cup competition.

The Georgia Bulldog effectively served as Scottie Scheffler’s partner during the 2024 Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal, showcasing his team play capabilities. 

Harris English

Harris English made a late surge into the top six automatic qualifiers, earning crucial Ryder Cup points with a pair of runner-up finishes to Scottie Scheffler at both the PGA Championship and The Open Championship. 

His ability to contend at golf’s biggest stages throughout 2025 demonstrated the form that has made him one of America’s most reliable players. 

His late-season push to secure automatic qualification highlighted his competitive drive and clutch play when facing elimination from the team.

English will be returning to the Ryder Cup for the first time since the 2021 team, where he was part of the historic squad that dominated Whistling Straits. 

Bryson DeChambeau

Bryson DeChambeau secured his automatic Ryder Cup qualification despite playing a limited PGA Tour schedule, showcasing his ability to peak for the biggest events.

His unique approach to the game and power-driven style continued to produce results in 2025, particularly in major championships where his length advantage can be maximized. 

DeChambeau returns to the Ryder Cup team for the first time since 2021, where he was part of the American squad that dominated Europe 19-9 at Whistling Straits. 

His powerful game and ability to change the dynamic of a match with explosive scoring make him a valuable asset, while his aggressive style provides the American team with a proven competitor capable of intimidating opponents.

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Captain’s Picks

Justin Thomas

Justin Thomas experienced a resurgent 2025 season after struggling in recent years, highlighted by his victory at the RBC Heritage in April, where he shot a course-record-tying 61 in the first round. 

This marked his first PGA Tour victory since the 2022 PGA Championship, ending a nearly three-year winless drought that had seen him fall outside the top 30 in world rankings.

The two-time major champion’s return to form came at the perfect time for Captain’s pick consideration.

The Titleist player will be making his third consecutive Ryder Cup appearance with an impressive career record of 6-2-1, including a perfect 3-0-0 record in both four-ball matches and singles play.

Patrick Cantlay

Patrick Cantlay had a solid but unspectacular 2025 season, finishing with nine top-15 finishes but nothing better than a tie for fourth place.

His season peaked during the FedExCup Playoffs, where he posted a tie for ninth at the FedEx St. Jude Championship and a runner-up finish at the Tour Championship.

Despite missing cuts in the final three major championships, Cantlay’s Ryder Cup experience and exceptional putting during key stretches this season kept him at the forefront of Bradley’s consideration.

Cantlay brings extensive international team experience with a combined record of 15-6-1 between Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup competitions, including a 5-2-1 record in two previous Ryder Cups. 

Cameron Young

Cameron Young finally captured his elusive first PGA Tour victory at the Wyndham Championship, winning by six strokes after seven previous runner-up finishes. 

The 28-year-old New Yorker’s breakthrough came at the perfect time for Ryder Cup consideration, demonstrating the form that had made him one of the tour’s most consistent performers without a win. 

The Titleist staff player notably switched to a Pro V1x golf ball just before his championship victory.

Young will be making his Ryder Cup debut, motivated partly by being snubbed for the 2023 team despite finishing ninth in the qualification standings. 

Collin Morikawa

Collin Morikawa endured a challenging 2025 season without securing a victory, marking nearly two years since his last PGA Tour win at the 2023 Zozo Championship.

Despite the lack of wins, he managed two runner-up finishes and four top-10s in 19 starts, showing glimpses of the form that made him a two-time major champion. 

His season was complicated by changes in his caddie situation and admitted struggles with his overall game. The TaylorMade staff player uses their equipment throughout his bag, including P7CB irons.

Morikawa brings excellent Ryder Cup experience from his debut in 2021, where he posted an outstanding 3-0-1 record. 

Sam Burns

Sam Burns compiled a consistent 2025 season, highlighted by his runner-up finish at the RBC Canadian Open, where he lost in a playoff to Ryan Fox. 

He also held the 54-hole lead in the U.S. Open before struggling to a final-round 78, demonstrating both his ability to contend at the highest level and the challenges of closing out major championships.

His 2025 season included impressive stretches of form, including a run of ten consecutive rounds in the 60s heading into the FedExCup Playoffs. 

The Callaway staff player uses their equipment throughout his bag, though he notably uses Titleist Vokey wedges for his short game.

Burns made his Ryder Cup debut in 2023, posting a 1-2-0 record, including a singles loss to Rory McIlroy.

Ben Griffin

Ben Griffin enjoyed a breakout 2025 season with two PGA Tour victories at the Charles Schwab Challenge and the Zurich Classic team event alongside Andrew Novak.

His success propelled him to fifth in FedExCup points and fifth on the money list with over $7 million in earnings.

The 29-year-old’s consistency was remarkable, with seven top-15 finishes in his last nine starts heading into the Tour Championship, including a tie for eighth at the PGA Championship and a share of tenth at the U.S. Open. 

Griffin made his first Ryder Cup team, showcasing a journey from mini-tour player to PGA Tour success.