2014 Ryder Cup Teams: USA, Europe and More Rosters Completed After Captain Picks

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Published: September 3, 2014

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The 2014 Ryder Cup teams are set after American captain Tom Watson and European captain Paul McGinley each faced a daunting task on Tuesday, sifting through a bevy of talented golfers to select just three captain's picks for their respective teams.

Why is this such a challenge? Because unlike the first nine golfers on each team—all qualified based on season-long point standings—the final three selections are solely chosen at the captain's discretion. Of course, that can lead to plenty of scrutiny should the public disagree.

With all 12 players officially announced for each team, here's a look at how this year's Ryder Cup teams will look in Perthshire, Scotland:



* Denotes captain's selection.

** Appearances include 2014.

 

Captain's Pick Analysis

United States



Team USA tweeted this welcome message for its three newest members:



Keegan Bradley was a logical selection for Watson. Despite a limited amount of experience, Bradley is one of the few members of the American team who owns a winning record in the event.

The world's 23rd-ranked player, Bradley has yet to record a win in 2014, but he's been close several times. He finished solo second in the Arnold Palmer Invitational and accumulated four top-10 finishes, including a T4 in the U.S. Open. Still riding a hot streak, Bradley was recently in contention in the Deutsche Bank Championship after a first-round 65 but finished T16.

The PGA Tour tweeted Watson's comment when naming Bradley to the team:



Hunter Mahan is the world's 20th-ranked golfer and is currently riding a hot streak of his own. Mahan took home his first title since 2012, winning The Barclays at the end of August. He had a roller-coaster season before his win, but Mahan always steps up his game in match-play events. In the WGC Accenture Match Play...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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