Scottie Scheffler has officially been named to the U.S. Ryder Cup team as the first automatic qualifier. The announcement was made by the PGA of America on Wednesday, July 27, 2023. Scottie Scheffler has Officially Been Named to the U.S. Ryder Cup

Scheffler, who is currently ranked No. 1 in the world, has had a phenomenal year. He has won six tournaments, including the Masters Tournament and the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He has also finished in the top 10 in 14 of his 19 starts this season.

Scheffler's selection to the Ryder Cup team is a no-brainer. He is one of the best golfers in the world and he has a proven track record of success in major championships. He will be a major asset to the U.S. team in Rome in September.

The other 11 members of the U.S. team will be determined by a combination of points and captain's picks. The points race will end after the Wyndham Championship on August 7. Captain Zach Johnson will then make his three captain's picks on August 9.

The 2023 Ryder Cup will be played at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome, Italy from September 28-October 1. The U.S. team will be looking to defend its title after winning 19-9 at Whistling Straits in 2021.

Scottie Scheffler:

  • He was born in Ridgewood, Texas, in 1996.
  • He attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he was a member of the golf team.
  • He turned professional in 2018.
  • His first professional win came in 2019 at the Korn Ferry Tour's Evans Scholars Invitational.
  • He won his first PGA Tour event in 2020 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
  • In 2022, he had a breakout season, winning five tournaments, including the Masters Tournament and the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
  • He is currently ranked No. 1 in the world.

Scheffler is known for his long drives and his ability to hit the ball accurately. He is also a very good putter. He is a complete player who is capable of winning on any course.

Scheffler is a very humble and down-to-earth person. He is not flashy or arrogant. He is just a very talented golfer who loves to play the game.

Scheffler is a rising star in the world of golf. He is already one of the best golfers in the world, and he is only going to get better. He has the potential to be one of the greatest golfers of all time.

Here are some of his notable achievements:

  • 2022 Masters Tournament champion
  • 2023 Players Championship champion
  • 2020 Waste Management Phoenix Open champion
  • 2019 Korn Ferry Tour's Evans Scholars Invitational champion
  • 2019 Korn Ferry Tour's Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship champion
  • 2022 World Golf Ranking No. 1 (for 41 weeks)