Wyndham Clark just pulled off one of the biggest moves of the year, vaulting from seventh to third in the U.S. Presidents Cup standings with a huge win at the BMW Championship, and now he’s officially on the squad heading to Medinah Country Club’s Course No. 3 this September. The guy clinched his third title of the year right when it mattered most, snagging one of those coveted automatic spots on the team.
The Big Guns Are Locked In
Seriously, dude, the U.S. Presidents Cup team is already halfway stacked, and the names on this list are pure fire. Leading the charge, as if there was any doubt, is world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. He didn’t just earn his spot, he absolutely locked it down after crushing the St. Jude Championship. Joining him is Players Championship winner Cameron Young, who’s been playing out of his mind, and, of course, Clark with his U.S. Open win and that clutch performance at the BMW Championship. That BMW finish was wild for Clark. He went from No. 7 to No. 3, while poor Ben Griffin dropped from No. 5 to No. 8 after a T44 finish. Talk about high stakes pressure!
These six guys are the core:
- Scottie Scheffler (30, 3 appearances, 3-5-1 record)
- Cameron Young (29, 2 appearances, 1-2-1 record)
- Wyndham Clark (32, 2 appearances, 1-2-1 record)
- Sam Burns (30, 3 appearances, 3-3-3 record)
- Russell Henley (37, 2 appearances, 3-1-0 record)
- Collin Morikawa (29, 3 appearances, 6-2-0 record)
Every single one of these automatic qualifiers brings a ton of experience, having played in both the Presidents Cup and the Ryder Cup. Clark was the only one who didn’t tee it up at Bethpage Black last fall, but he’s clearly ready for the big stage now. U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker summed it up perfectly, “These six players have earned the opportunity to represent the United States, and I couldn’t be prouder to have them on our team. Scottie continues to set the bar, and Cam, Wyndham, Sam, Russell and Collin have consistently proven themselves against the best in the game. Beyond their talent and experience, they’ve shown they can perform when the pressure is the highest. That’s what makes them such a strong foundation for our team.” You hear that? Pressure. Highest. That’s what we need.
Who’s Next and What’s at Stake
While these six are celebrating, a few guys just missed the cut for automatic qualification. Ben Griffin, Chris Gotterup, Xander Schauffele, J.J. Spaun, Justin Thomas, and Jacob Bridgeman round out the top 12 in the standings, with Patrick Cantlay right there at No. 13 after a strong BMW showing. These guys are all waiting on pins and needles because their chance isn’t over.
Captain Snedeker, along with International team captain Geoff Ogilvy, will be making their six captain’s selections to complete their 12-man rosters on Tuesday, September 1, at 5 p.m. ET. That’s going to be huge! The Americans are gunning for their 11th straight cup win, and with this kind of talent already locked in, and some seriously strong picks still to come, it’s going to be an epic battle at Medinah from September 24-27. Can’t wait to see who Snedeker adds to this already stacked team. Let’s go get that 11th straight!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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