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Ryder Cup: Davis Love III chooses Holmes, Fowler, Kuchar as captain’s picks
Davis Love III chose J.B. Holmes, Rickie Fowler and Matt Kuchar as his first three captain’s picks for the 2016 U.S. Ryder Cup Team, cementing 11 of the 12 players who will compete against Team Europe at Hazeltine starting September 30.
The final captain’s will be announced on September 25 immediately following the end of the Tour Championship at East Lake.
The trio joins the eight U.S. Ryder Cup Team members who qualified on points:
- Dustin Johnson
- Jordan Spieth
- Phil Mickelson
- Patrick Reed
- Jimmy Walker
- Brooks Koepka
- Brandt Snedeker
- Zach Johnson
Holmes (No. 10), Fowler (No. 11) and Kuchar (No. 12) were all close in qualifying for their team on their own merit, and bring Ryder Cup experience to the team. Bubba Watson (No. 9) is the only player ranked higher in points not yet to be selected to the team.
Holmes helped the U.S. win the Ryder Cup in 2008, the lone victory for a U.S. team in the Ryder Cup since 1999. His didn’t lose a match at Valhalla, going 2-0-1. Fowler has played in the event two times (2010, 2014) and has a 0-3-3 combined record. Kuchar has played in the Ryder Cup three times (2010, 2012, 2014) and has a 4-5-2 record.
Along with Bubba, popular 12th-man predictions for the team include would-be Ryder Cup rookies Scott Piercy, Bill Haas and Daniel Berger. Ryder Cup veteran and Mr. 58 Jim Furyk is also a popular prediction.
What do you think of DLIII’s first three picks, and who do you think will be the 12th man? Let us know in the comments section.
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Photos from the 2024 PGA Championship
GolfWRX is on site this week at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, for the PGA Championship.
While we see fewer equipment changes and new gear seeding at major championships, we get a look at custom gear and looks into the bags of players we rarely see, which is just as exciting. In the case of the PGA Championship, this means a look at the gear some of the PGA Professionals who qualified for the tournament will be gaming, and LIV players, such as Jon Rahm and Patrick Reed.
Check out links to all our albums from Valhalla below and check back throughout the week as we continue to update.
General Albums
WITB Albums
- Michael Block – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Patrick Reed – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Cam Smith – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Brooks Koepka – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Josh Speight – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Takumi Kanaya – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Kyle Mendoza – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Adrian Meronk – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Jordan Smith – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Jeremy Wells – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Jared Jones – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- John Somers – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Larkin Gross – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Tracy Phillips – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Jon Rahm – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Keita Nakajima – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Kazuma Kobori – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- David Puig – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Ryan Van Velzen – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Brad Marek – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Chris Gotterup – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Rich Beem WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Phil Mickelson – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Matt Dobyns – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Lucas Herbert – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Jason Dufner – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- John Daly – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Taylor Gooch – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Dean Burmester – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Joaquin Niemann – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Dustin Johnson – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
Pullout Albums
- Ping putter covers – 2024 PGA Championship
- Bettinardi covers – 2024 PGA Championship
- Cameron putter covers – 2024 PGA Championship
- Max Homa – Titleist 2 wood – 2024 PGA Championship
- Scotty Cameron experimental putter shaft by UST – 2024 PGA Championship
- Joaquin Niemann – new Ping putter – 2024 PGA Championship
- Brooks Koepka’s new Cameron putter – 2024 PGA Championship
- Rickie Fowler’s Cobra bag and Aerojet driver – 2024 PGA Championship
- Super Stroke grip – 2024 PGA Championship
- Tiger Woods – 2024 PGA Championship
- Michael Block’s new TaylorMade “Proto” 7-iron, from address – 2024 PGA Championship
- Odyssey putter covers – 2024 PGA Championship
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Photos from the 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
GolfWRX is live this week at the Wells Fargo Championship as a field of the world’s best golfers descend upon Charlotte, North Carolina, hoping to tame the beast that is Quail Hollow Club in this Signature Event — only Scottie Scheffler, who is home awaiting the birth of his first child, is absent.
From the grounds at Quail Hollow, we have our usual assortment of general galleries and WITBs — including a look at left-hander Akshay Bhatia’s setup. Among the pullout albums, we have a look inside Cobra’s impressive new tour truck for you to check out. Also featured is a special look at Quail Hollow king, Rory McIlroy.
Be sure to check back throughout the week as we add more galleries.
General Albums
- 2024 Wells Fargo Championship – Monday #1
- 2024 Wells Fargo Championship – Tuesday #1
- 2024 Wells Fargo Championship – Tuesday #2
WITB Albums
- Akshay Bhatia – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Matthieu Pavon – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Keegan Bradley – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Webb Simpson – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Emiliano Grillo – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Taylor Pendrith – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Kevin Tway – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
Pullout Albums
- New Cobra equipment truck – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Rory McIlroy – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- New Cobra equipment truck – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Eric Cole’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Custom Cameron putter – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Matt Kuchar’s custom Bettinardi – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Justin Thomas – driver change – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Rickie Fowler – putter change – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Rickie Fowler’s new custom Odyssey Jailbird 380 putter – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Tommy Fleetwood testing a TaylorMade Spider Tour X (with custom neck) – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Cobra Darkspeed Volition driver – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
See what GolfWRXers are saying about our Wells Fargo Championship photos in the forums.
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Photos from the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
GolfWRX is on site this week in McKinney, Texas, at the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson (FKA the AT&T Byron Nelson).
Last year at TPC Craig Ranch, Jason Day ended a five-year winless streak. J-Day is in the field again, as are Jordan Spieth, Tom Kim, and Will Zalatoris.
We have our usual assortment of general galleries, WITBs, and pullout albums for your perusal. As always, we’ll continue to add links to additional albums as they make their way to us from the Lone Star State.
Check out links to all our photos below.
General Albums
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Monday #1
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Monday #2
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Tuesday #1
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Tuesday #2
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Tuesday #3
WITB Albums
- Pierceson Coody – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Kris Kim – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- David Nyfjall – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Adrien Dumont de Chassart – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Jarred Jetter – North Texas PGA Section Champ – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Richy Werenski – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Wesley Bryan – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Parker Coody – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Peter Kuest – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Blaine Hale, Jr. – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Kelly Kraft – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Rico Hoey – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Pullout Albums
- Adam Scott’s 2 new custom L.A.B. Golf putters – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Scotty Cameron putters – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Ben Griffin playing Maxfli golf ball
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Smokin'Gun
Sep 18, 2016 at 8:17 pm
Popularity contest!!!
RAT
Sep 13, 2016 at 9:23 pm
It should be Thomas and Berger!!!! Rickie and Bubba just aren’t hungry enough!!!
Matt
Sep 13, 2016 at 8:54 pm
Tolerate Bubba more than like him but Rickie Fowler, c’mon, better chance of him shoot 79 than 65.
Steve Thomas
Sep 13, 2016 at 4:31 pm
What’s the point of this “task force” if you are going to pick the players 10,11, and 12 anyway. Any knowledgeable golfer in the US could have picked 10-12 without any task force or meetings with the task force. I think the only reason Fowler was picked, was because he was on the task force. It wouldn’t look good to have a member of the task force who had an ok year not on the team. The US seems to always pick the “politically correct” players and not the players who could actually help the US win.
Steve Thomas
Sep 13, 2016 at 4:25 pm
I think picking Bubba is a mistake. He doesn’t seem to be able to get along with anyone.
Spy
Sep 13, 2016 at 7:11 pm
You would know, you’re a loner
Forsbrand
Sep 13, 2016 at 3:54 pm
Fowler pick is like our European Westwood pick it was always going to happen. Can’t believe Bubba has no love for a pick
digitalbroccoli
Sep 20, 2016 at 9:47 am
Westwood is 18-13-6 in Ryder cup play, and Fowler is 0-3-3. I don’t understand this comparison at all. The Euro squad picks westwood because he plays well, partners well and earns points. The US side picks Rickie because…people like him?
Dr.Shank
Sep 13, 2016 at 12:22 am
What about Bryson DeChambeau? Just won albeit on Web.com, Won NCAA and US Am last year. Let’s shake it up.
Donald Quiote
Sep 13, 2016 at 12:23 pm
I do love me some DeChambeau but I do not think he deserves to be on the team yet. Give him some time.
KJ
Sep 12, 2016 at 9:41 pm
Fowler? Kuchar? Haven’t we seen enough of these guys? Man I really like the both of them, but you need fighters. You need guys out there that want to prove something. Both of these guys are too damn nice. A bunch of the same old. No one likes Bubba. He’s s a chemistry killer. Would be very, very surprised to see him picked. Can we please get a young guy? How about Justin Thomas to pair with Speith? Berger? Na? I would love any of those picks.
COGolfer
Sep 12, 2016 at 10:40 pm
The captains’ picks should truly be captains’ picks… Match play and alternate shot are not the same as stroke play. If the US wants to win, they need to take this into consideration.
Donald Quiote
Sep 13, 2016 at 12:19 pm
If you want a fighter I might suggest Brock Lesnar, Connor McGreggor, Kimbo Slice (RIP)…. While everybody else wouldn’t go play for the US in the Olympics you are going to get upset that Kuch and Fowler get picked when the went over and tried to win one for the ole red white and blue? I think Bubba Kuch and Rickie all belong on the team. Did they have great years? No… but it is not like Ryan Moore, JT, Berger, or anyone else has just been amazing this year either…I guess if they had been they would have already qualified right? I will take a pairing of Rick and Bubs vs whoever you wanna pair up for the Europeans and take my chances. 2 of the top 10 golfers in the world.
RedX
Sep 12, 2016 at 8:15 pm
Seve’s your middle name isn’t it Smizz?
Back yourself
Love Chamblee as a pick. can only imagine how he would go paired with M “Seve” Smizzle in alternate shot on the opening day.
I’m sure Wrxers would tune in to see that !
Spy
Sep 13, 2016 at 7:12 pm
Yes, you could definitely beat fake Europeans (read: Americans) but you won’t be able to beat the real ones lmao
RedX
Sep 12, 2016 at 6:21 pm
I can’t see any US player in the field at East Lake (and not already on the team) that has made an outstanding case for inclusion from their play in the playoffs (ie the “Billy Horschel” pick scenario).
On that basis it is probably back to experience, ranking and proven pedigree.
What is the bet that DL3 has already called Bubba and told him he’s in but that the announcement will be made on schedule after East Lake. yes he is “different” and his representative record is not great (especially the zero point contribution at Gleneagles) but he is a multiple major winner, he did fare better in the Presidents Cup partnered with JB, and he stepped up and went to Rio to play for his country when others would not.
I’m not a fan but it is hard to see Bubba not getting the nod for a home Ryder Cup from OWGR 7th and 9th in the qualifying criteria. If he does miss out it will speak volumes for what the “team” think of him personally. I’m not sure they would want to say anything like that quite so publically.
Large chris
Sep 12, 2016 at 7:25 pm
Good points, if Fowler is going then Watson has to. Feel bad for Furyk though. Contends a lot, scores fifty goddam eight, not only that but probably has a pre shot routine that would put opponents off…
Scott
Sep 13, 2016 at 9:42 am
I think that Furyk’s horrible Ryder Cup record should be the thing putting the US off…
prime21
Sep 13, 2016 at 12:16 pm
with all due respect, I think one has to go with 50MF8, numbers in red, letter in black.
kevin
Sep 13, 2016 at 5:53 am
It would not surprise me if Bubba has been told to hang in there and we will pick you up after East lake. With Rickie not being able to play his way on next week DL3 had to pick him now or leave him off the team. Would love to see Ryan Moore or Daniel, but they need to do something special to unseat Bubba IMO.
Tf
Sep 12, 2016 at 5:07 pm
Europe! Europe! Europe!
It’s a lock for Europe.
What Task Force. Pathetic. Same old, same old. No risk taking.
Just hand the Trophy to Europe now. Might as well.
Golfer1
Sep 12, 2016 at 4:05 pm
What about Moore and Chappell? The ryder cup hasn’t even startred and USA is screwed
Robert Coppersmith
Sep 12, 2016 at 3:38 pm
Bubba seems not to be a part of the club out there on tour. Not sure what he’s done to piss people off. Maybe not getting along is actually a reason he shouldn’t be selected.
AllBOdoesisgolf
Sep 13, 2016 at 9:37 am
so if your son had a mental disorder, you’d be cool with other kids not liking him and not wanting to play with him?
I know, everyone needs to be perfect in your little mind.
soap
Sep 12, 2016 at 3:17 pm
How is Ryan Moore not an automatic pick? That is probably the only no brainer. JB is playing well and kuchar made a statement I feel like from the olympics. Ryan moore should’ve been the 3rd pick. then with the last pick i would like to see justin thomas. need some young blood in there that will grind and fight.
Mr. Blue
Sep 12, 2016 at 2:51 pm
What is the point of having a “Task Force” if all you are going to do is choose 1-12 in World Golf Rankings? The Task Force was to choose the best at each style of play. I like Rickie but not the best choice at this point, just seems like a whole lot of BS for a group that made is seem like a “we are going to REALLY think who is going to be on this team” for just a simple 1-12.
Rob
Sep 12, 2016 at 3:54 pm
The task force was to pick a captain and assist in setting up a formula for future captains.
Pelling
Sep 12, 2016 at 5:11 pm
The ‘Task Force’ was really ‘just let Phil pick his buddies.”
Rick
Sep 13, 2016 at 5:30 pm
Wonder how much money the PGA and its sponsors shell out for Ryder Cup travel, meals and Hotels? Must be millions so these guys can fly around and have meetings etc. concerning a Golf Exhibition called the Ryder Cup. Next time you volunteer for a PGA tournament just remember all your work is helping pay for this type of thing….
B Hock
Sep 12, 2016 at 2:29 pm
And with the 12th pick….. Eldrick Tiger Woods
(kidding…calm down)
Justin
Sep 12, 2016 at 1:58 pm
The last time people openly doubted Fowler he had a great run in the Majors and won the Players. He’s been average since, but maybe this negativity will spur him to play well. It’s worked in the past so why can’t it again.
I’d be shocked if he didn’t pick Bubba because he needs bombers at Hazeltine, but for some reason I think Scott Piercy may in fact be the best all around choice.
Blake
Sep 12, 2016 at 2:32 pm
He is 0-4-4 in ryder cup. Terrible pick
Pelling
Sep 12, 2016 at 5:09 pm
He’s 0-3-5. Still terrible.
prime21
Sep 13, 2016 at 12:23 pm
Considering the team record of the US, isn’t it a reach to look for a player with a winning record? You’d have to pick a 1 off from Valhalla. I’m not so sure you can use their record to determine their worth.
Mark
Sep 12, 2016 at 1:31 pm
Ryan Moore must be a bit peeved with Fowler’s pick.
John kuczeski
Sep 12, 2016 at 3:11 pm
Agreed….must not be on the “Boys Club”
Donald Quiote
Sep 12, 2016 at 3:13 pm
Why would he be? Did he play himself onto the team? Not saying Rickie played great this year but he managed to be higher on the Ryder Cup points list… Did he do that while Moore played better than him all year?
Jack Nash
Sep 12, 2016 at 5:28 pm
Fowler is good for 0 wins. Big mistake.
AllBOdoesisgolf
Sep 13, 2016 at 9:38 am
I will take that bet
Dolph Lundgrenade
Sep 12, 2016 at 1:27 pm
Agreed that Fowler, though likeable, is not an intelligent pick. Big DL3 fan, but only as a person and player- not a Captain!
The Captain should look at Match play records and find guys like Ryan Moore that are A) playing well lately and B) have excellent head to head records throughout their entire career. I’m tired of the selections basically being #1-#12… After the top 8, it should be fair game for gritty match play grinders. Europe has Poulter… The US has?… Guy that’s #11 in points. Take Moore and let’s try to win for a change.
Bob J.
Sep 12, 2016 at 1:23 pm
Adding Fowler is a disgrace. Period.
digitalbroccoli
Sep 20, 2016 at 9:51 am
While I don’t think he should have been chosen, a “disgrace”? On what grounds is it a disgrace?
Charlie
Sep 12, 2016 at 1:15 pm
I can’t believe Fowlers’ 0-3-3 record represents the sort of “experience” that’d be useful.
Blake
Sep 12, 2016 at 2:33 pm
0-4-4 from what i can see
Pelling
Sep 12, 2016 at 5:01 pm
Try 0-3-5.
Jack Nash
Sep 12, 2016 at 5:37 pm
The “Key” number is “0”. The big difference between Winning and Losing? Winning!
Eugene Marchetti
Sep 12, 2016 at 1:11 pm
Love Ricky as a person but not Ryder Cup material. Best two picks were Haas who proved his worth at President Cup and Berger who is just a bulldog competitor. Another loss for the grand USA.
Geno
Sep 12, 2016 at 12:56 pm
We’ve heard that one many times before Grizz01
Ronald Montesano
Sep 12, 2016 at 12:51 pm
Might the Captain have promised the spot to RF back around Olympic time, assuming that he would make the team on points, or something of that ilk?
John
Sep 12, 2016 at 12:47 pm
Fowler was picked for the TV ratings. Certainly not playing well.
Rick
Sep 13, 2016 at 5:25 pm
Correct, watch for Bubba Next.
JOEL GOODMAN
Sep 12, 2016 at 12:44 pm
ALLOWING FACEBOOK TO CONTROL YOUR COMMENTS IS A SERIOUS ERROR
Mark West
Sep 12, 2016 at 12:30 pm
Rickie will surprise you doubters, mark my words.
Grizz01
Sep 12, 2016 at 12:43 pm
Well, I marked your words. Now when he plays like crap, as he has been this past summer. You make sure you come back here and apologize.
rich tran
Sep 12, 2016 at 12:19 pm
fowler is a poor choice..
Jim
Sep 12, 2016 at 12:01 pm
Holmes and Kuchar are no brainers but not sure why you would select Fowler as he’s playing poorly right now. I thought the idea was to select ‘hot’ players that were playing well currently? If Bubba is the final selection I’m not sure what the task force was thinking. Curious as to the last pick.
Robert
Sep 12, 2016 at 12:07 pm
I agree man. I don’t understand why would DLIII pick Fowler? Other than “aura” there is no reason. Terrible record and playing like butthole lately.
Grizz01
Sep 12, 2016 at 12:46 pm
I concur.
Grizz01
Sep 12, 2016 at 12:46 pm
He’s popular. This isn’t about winning until the final day. This is a show with lots of money on the line. You can’t take some guy with no name and put him on the team. Network is paying alot of money for this.
I tell you what. With the choices and team the Davis has… if they don’ win. It’ll be brutal. USA should blow this out.
mr b
Sep 12, 2016 at 1:45 pm
i agree. but who would you take in place of rickie? just curious what people’s thoughts are
Donald Quiote
Sep 12, 2016 at 3:09 pm
Rickie has not played great this year but statistically he still belongs on the team. He finished 11th in the points for the team. He is in the world top 10. 2 weeks ago he entered the final round leading but fell apart on the back 9. Not like there is some random person out of nowhere the is just lighting it up. From the past I feel he looks as thrilled to be at the Ryder Cup as anyone which is a good quality to have. If he loses all his matches this year then maybe next time it’s something to think about but I think he belongs.