The U.S. Ryder Cup team is looking to continue the home advantage in this biennial competition as it prepares to win back the cup on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York.
After six players automatically qualified for the matches, U.S. captain Keegan Bradley finalized his team with six picks.
Hereâ€s a look at the home team, which hasnâ€t lost a cup since the Americans were stunned by Europe in the “Miracle at Medinah.â€
Ryder Cup Spotlight: Scottie Scheffler
Scottie Scheffler enters the 2025 Ryder Cup as the undisputed top player in golf coming off the best two-year stretch since Tiger Woods.
Scottie Scheffler
- Age: 29
- Hometown: Dallas
- No. of Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2021, 2023, 2025)
- Career Ryder Cup record: 2-2-3
- Final U.S. Ryder Cup points rank: 1st
- OWGR rank: 1st
- Data Golf rank: 1st
- Wins in 2025: 5 (CJ Cup Byron Nelson, PGA Championship, Memorial Tournament, Open Championship, BMW Championship)
- What he brings: Everything. Heâ€s Scottie Scheffler.
Ryder Cup Spotlight: J.J. Spaun
After breaking through in 2025 with a win at the U.S. Open, J.J. Spaun won’t be daunted by his first action at the Ryder Cup for the U.S. team.
J.J. Spaun
- Age: 35
- Hometown: Los Angeles
- No. of Ryder Cup appearances: Rookie
- Career Ryder Cup record: N/A
- Final U.S. Ryder Cup points rank: 2nd
- OWGR rank: 6th
- Data Golf rank: 11th
- Wins in 2025: 1 (U.S. Open)
- What he brings: Ranked seventh on Tour in strokes gained approach, which wasnâ€t surprising. However, he broke out this season, capturing his first major, with help from an improving short game.
Ryder Cup Spotlight: Xander Schauffele
Xander Schauffele will be a presence for the U.S. team at the 2025 Ryder Cup because of his lack of weaknesses.
Xander Schauffele
- Age: 31
- Hometown: San Diego
- No. of Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2021, 2023, 2025)
- Career Ryder Cup record: 4-4
- Final U.S. Ryder Cup points rank: 3rd
- OWGR rank: 4th
- Data Golf rank: 9th
- Wins in 2025: 0
- What he brings: Though heâ€s had a down year, the swagger will undoubtedly be there at Bethpage – and hopefully the game falls into place behind whatâ€s still been great iron play (12th in strokes gained approach).
Ryder Cup Spotlight: Russell Henley
Russell Henley will be one of the newcomers that will look to add life to the U.S. team defending home soil at the 2025 Ryder Cup.
Russell Henley
- Age: 36
- Hometown: Columbus, Georgia
- No. of Ryder Cup appearances: Rookie
- Career Ryder Cup record: N/A
- Final U.S. Ryder Cup points rank: 4th
- OWGR rank: 3rd
- Data Golf rank: 6th
- Wins in 2025: 1 (Arnold Palmer Invitational)
- What he brings: Not long, but makes up everywhere else – 13th in strokes gained approach, sixth around the greens and 32nd in putting, though the latter usually is better. Also proved at the last Presidents Cup that he can be a lethal partner for Scheffler.
Ryder Cup Spotlight: Harris English
Harris English is back for his second U.S. team appearance at the Ryder Cup, and he is ready to “cherish the moment.”
Harris English
- Age: 36
- Hometown: Sea Island, Georgia
- No. of Ryder Cup appearances: 2 (2021, 2025)
- Career Ryder Cup record: 1-2
- Final U.S. Ryder Cup points rank: 5th
- OWGR rank: 10th
- Data Golf rank: 22nd
- Wins in 2025: 1 (Farmers Insurance Open)
- What he brings: Despite this being just his second Ryder Cup, English has a veteran presence about him. And though heâ€s struggled with the irons this year, heâ€s top 20 in putting.
Ryder Cup Spotlight: Bryson DeChambeau
A “box-office” talent, Bryson DeChambeau is set to bring his bold, entertaining style of play to the forefront with this year’s U.S. Ryder Cup team.
Bryson DeChambeau
- Age: 32
- Hometown: Clovis, California
- No. of Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2018, 2021, 2025)
- Career Ryder Cup record: 2-3-1
- Final U.S. Ryder Cup points rank: 6th
- OWGR rank: 21st
- Data Golf rank: 7th
- Wins in 2025: 1 (LIV Golf Korea)
- What he brings: Passion, energy and the long ball. He hasnâ€t been great in this event, but heâ€ll likely have the crowd behind him.
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Ryder Cup Spotlight: Justin Thomas
As the most experienced member of the U.S. Ryder Cup team, Justin Thomas is “the heartbeat” of a squad looking to defend home soil at Bethpage Black.
Justin Thomas
- Age: 32
- Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky
- No. of Ryder Cup appearances: 4 (2018, 2021, 2023, 2025)
- Career Ryder Cup record: 7-4-2
- Final U.S. Ryder Cup points rank: 7th
- OWGR rank: 5th
- Data Golf rank: 23rd
- Wins in 2025: 1 (RBC Heritage)
- What he brings: May not have ranked in the top 15 in any of the four strokes-gained metrics, but his inclusion as this teamâ€s veteran leader leaves no doubt.
Ryder Cup Spotlight: Collin Morikawa
Collin Morikawa’s resume “speaks for itself” as he enters another Ryder Cup for the U.S. team.
Collin Morikawa
- Age: 28
- Hometown: La Canada Flintridge, California
- No. of Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2021, 2023, 2025)
- Career Ryder Cup record: 4-3-1
- Final U.S. Ryder Cup points rank: 8th
- OWGR rank: 8th
- Data Golf rank: 31st
- Wins in 2025: 0
- What he brings: Easily in the worst form of the 12 team members, but he was still third on Tour in strokes gained approach and 13th off the tee, even if his length, or lack of, leaves a lot to be desired at Bethpage.
Ryder Cup Spotlight: Ben Griffin
Ben Griffin’s breakthrough in 2025 will continue as he makes his rookie appearance with the U.S. team at the 2025 Ryder Cup.
Ben Griffin
- Age: 29
- Hometown: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- No. of Ryder Cup appearances: Rookie
- Career Ryder Cup record: N/A
- Final U.S. Ryder Cup points rank: 9th
- OWGR rank: 13th
- Data Golf rank: 5th
- Wins in 2025: 2 (Charles Schwab Challenge, Zurich Classic)
- What he brings: Not only has he popped for two wins this year, including one in a foursomes/four-ball format in New Orleans, but he posted two top-10s in majors and continued to play solidly through the playoffs. Balance game as his worst strokes-gained rank is 56th off the tee.
Ryder Cup Spotlight: Cameron Young
Although he is a Ryder Cup rookie, New Yorker Cameron Young should be right at home at Bethpage Black.
Cameron Young
- Age: 28
- Hometown: Scarborough, New York
- No. of Ryder Cup appearances: Rookie
- Career Ryder Cup record: N/A
- Final U.S. Ryder Cup points rank: 14th
- OWGR rank: 20th
- Data Golf rank: 13th
- Wins in 2025: 1 (Wyndham Championship)
- What he brings: Great recent form and an unmatched connection with Bethpage, which heâ€s won a New York State Open on. Long and sixth on Tour in putting, too.
Ryder Cup Spotlight: Patrick Cantlay
Patrick Cantlay has played some of his best golf in team settings, and now he’ll make his third appearance for the U.S. Ryder Cup team at Bethpage Black.
Patrick Cantlay
- Age: 33
- Hometown: Long Beach, California
- No. of Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2021, 2023, 2025)
- Career Ryder Cup record: 5-2-1
- Final U.S. Ryder Cup points rank: 15th
- OWGR rank: 22nd
- Data Golf rank: 16th
- Wins in 2025: 0
- What he brings: Only Thomas has won more Ryder Cup matches on this team than Cantlay, who ranked ninth in strokes gained approach this season.
Ryder Cup Spotlight: Sam Burns
Between his hot finish to the PGA Tour season and his always reliable putting, Sam Burns is a weapon for the U.S. team at the 2025 Ryder Cup.
Sam Burns
- Age: 29
- Hometown: Shreveport, Louisiana
- No. of Ryder Cup appearances: 2 (2023, 2025)
- Career Ryder Cup record: 1-2
- Final U.S. Ryder Cup points rank: 16th
- OWGR rank: 23rd
- Data Golf rank: 10th
- Wins in 2025: 0
- What he brings: Ranked No. 1 on Tour in strokes gained putting this season and finally has some major confidence after holding the 54-hole lead at Oakmont.
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