Ryder Cup 2018: A closer look at the players on Team Europe and Team USA

Publish date: 2024-08-31

24 of the best golfers in the world have landed in France to compete in the most compelling tournament in the sport. Last year, Team USA won the Ryder Cup for the first time since 2008. This year, they'll be away from home soil, seeking their first back-to-back wins since 1993.

While the pairings and matchups for the event remain a mystery until the hours before they are played, we do know each team's roster heading into the tournament.

Take a look below as we break down the rosters of both Team USA and Team Europe on the eve of the 2018 Ryder Cup.

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Team Europe:

Captain: Thomas Bjørn

The most successful golfer in Danish history, Thomas Bjørn takes the lead role for Team Europe in 2018 with plenty of Ryder Cup experience. Bjørn was a part of winning Ryder Cup teams in

Francesco Molinari

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World rank: No. 5

Previous Ryder Cups: 2

Record at Ryder Cup: 0-4-2

Justin Rose

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World rank: No. 2

Previous Ryder Cups: 4

Record at Ryder Cup: 11-6-2

Tyrrell Hatton

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World rank: No. 26

Previous Ryder Cups: 0

Record at Ryder Cup: N/A

Tommy Fleetwood

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World rank: No. 12

Previous Ryder Cups: 0

Record at Ryder Cup: N/A

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World rank: No. 8

Previous Ryder Cups: 0

Record at Ryder Cup: N/A

Rory McIlroy

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World rank: No. 6

Previous Ryder Cups: 4

Record at Ryder Cup: 9-6-4

Alex Norén

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World rank: No. 18

Previous Ryder Cups: 0

Record at Ryder Cup: N/A

Thorbjørn Olesen

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World rank: No. 45

Previous Ryder Cups: 0

Record at Ryder Cup: N/A

Paul Casey

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World rank: No. 21

Previous Ryder Cups: 3

Record at Ryder Cup: 3-2-4

Sergio García

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World rank: No. 28

Previous Ryder Cups: 8

Record at Ryder Cup: 19-11-7

Ian Poulter

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World rank: No. 34

Previous Ryder Cups: 5

Record at Ryder Cup: 12-4-2

Henrik Stenson

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World rank: No. 24

Previous Ryder Cups: 4

Record at Ryder Cup: 7-7-2

Captain: Jim Furyk

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Jim Furyk is something of a Ryder Cup stalwart for the American team, having competed in the event nine times over the course of his career. He served as an

Brooks Koepka

World rank: No. 3

Previous Ryder Cups: 1

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Record at Ryder Cup: 3-1

Dustin Johnson

World rank: No. 1

Previous Ryder Cups: 3

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Record at Ryder Cup: 6-5

Justin Thomas

World rank: No. 4

Previous Ryder Cups: 0

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Record at Ryder Cup: N/A

Patrick Reed

World rank: No. 15

Previous Ryder Cups: 2

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Record at Ryder Cup: 6-1-2

Bubba Watson

World rank: No. 14

Previous Ryder Cups: 3

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Record at Ryder Cup: 3-8

Jordan Spieth

World rank: No. 10

Previous Ryder Cups: 2

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Record at Ryder Cup: 4-3-2

Rickie Fowler

World rank: No. 9

Previous Ryder Cups: 3

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Record at Ryder Cup: 2-4-5

Webb Simpson

World rank: No. 16

Previous Ryder Cups: 2

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Record at Ryder Cup: 2-3-1

Bryson DeChambeau

World rank: No. 7

Previous Ryder Cups: 0

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Record at Ryder Cup: N/A

Phil Mickelson

World rank: No. 25

Previous Ryder Cups: 11

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Record at Ryder Cup: 18-20-7

Tiger Woods

World rank: No. 13

Previous Ryder Cups: 7

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Record at Ryder Cup: 13-17-3

Tony Finau

World rank: No. 17

Previous Ryder Cups: 0

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Record at Ryder Cup: N/A

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