Ryder Cup Hopefuls Fine-Tune form in Final Events Before Bethpage Black
NAPA,Calif. & SURREY, England – Scottie Scheffler secured a victory at the Procore Fortinet Championship on Sunday, edging fellow American and Ryder Cup teammate ben Griffin by a single stroke as both players completed their final competitive rounds before the highly anticipated showdown at Bethpage Black. Across the Atlantic, eleven of Luke Donald’s European squad participated in the BMW PGA Championship, offering a final assessment of form ahead of the September 26-28 competition in Farmingdale, New York.
These final tournament performances provide a crucial snapshot of momentum for players vying for a role in the Ryder Cup. The results offer insight into current form, potential pairings, and overall confidence levels as both teams prepare for the intense pressure of the match-play format. A strong showing can solidify a player’s position, while a disappointing result may raise questions and potentially influence captain’s picks.
scheffler’s winning score of 19-under par demonstrated his consistent excellence, while Griffin’s runner-up finish at 18-under signaled strong contention. J.J. Spaun finished sixth at 15-under, and Cameron Young tied for ninth at 12-under, contributing to a strong American presence in the top ten. Sam Burns (T-13, 10-under), Russell Henley (T-19, 9-under), and Patrick Cantlay (T-30, 7-under) also posted respectable finishes. Harris English and Collin Morikawa tied for 43rd at 5-under, while justin thomas finished 69th at 1-over. Xander Schauffele and Bryson DeChambeau did not compete.
On the European side, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tyrrell Hatton, and Viktor Hovland shared a tie for fifth place at 15-under par in the BMW PGA Championship. Jon rahm finished tied for 13th at 13-under. Ludvig Åberg and Rory McIlroy both tied for 20th at 12-under,while Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry shared a tie for 46th at 8-under. Justin Rose finished tied for 61st at 6-under. robert MacIntyre and Rasmus Hojgaard both missed the cut, and sepp Straka did not participate.
