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Ryder Cup 2018: A closer look at the players on Team Europe and Team USA
Ryder Cup 2018: A closer look at the players on Team Europe and Team USA
Tyler LaulettaSep 28, 2018, 19:23 IST
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The 2018 Ryder Cup is here.
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.
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 1997, 2002 and 2014, and served as a vice-captain in 2016. This year he'll try to right the ship after Europe's loss two years ago.
Francesco Molinari
Age: 35
World rank: No. 5
Previous Ryder Cups: 2
Record at Ryder Cup: 0-4-2
Justin Rose
Age: 38
World rank: No. 2
Previous Ryder Cups: 4
Record at Ryder Cup: 11-6-2
Tyrrell Hatton
Age: 26
World rank: No. 26
Previous Ryder Cups: 0
Record at Ryder Cup: N/A
Tommy Fleetwood
Age: 27
World rank: No. 12
Previous Ryder Cups: 0
Record at Ryder Cup: N/A
Jon Rahm
Age: 23
World rank: No. 8
Previous Ryder Cups: 0
Record at Ryder Cup: N/A
Rory McIlroy
Age: 29
World rank: No. 6
Previous Ryder Cups: 4
Record at Ryder Cup: 9-6-4
Alex Norén
Age: 36
World rank: No. 18
Previous Ryder Cups: 0
Record at Ryder Cup: N/A
Thorbjørn Olesen
Age: 28
World rank: No. 45
Previous Ryder Cups: 0
Record at Ryder Cup: N/A
Paul Casey
Age: 41
World rank: No. 21
Previous Ryder Cups: 3
Record at Ryder Cup: 3-2-4
Sergio García
Age: 38
World rank: No. 28
Previous Ryder Cups: 8
Record at Ryder Cup: 19-11-7
Ian Poulter
Age: 42
World rank: No. 34
Previous Ryder Cups: 5
Record at Ryder Cup: 12-4-2
Henrik Stenson
Age: 42
World rank: No. 24
Previous Ryder Cups: 4
Record at Ryder Cup: 7-7-2
Team USA
Captain: Jim Furyk
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 assistant captain to Davis Love III during the American's 2016 win, and this year hopes to lead Team USA to its first back-to-back Ryder Cup wins since 1993.
Brooks Koepka
Age: 28
World rank: No. 3
Previous Ryder Cups: 1
Record at Ryder Cup: 3-1
Dustin Johnson
Age: 34
World rank: No. 1
Previous Ryder Cups: 3
Record at Ryder Cup: 6-5
Justin Thomas
Age: 25
World rank: No. 4
Previous Ryder Cups: 0
Record at Ryder Cup: N/A
Patrick Reed
Age: 28
World rank: No. 15
Previous Ryder Cups: 2
Record at Ryder Cup: 6-1-2
Bubba Watson
Age: 39
World rank: No. 14
Previous Ryder Cups: 3
Record at Ryder Cup: 3-8
Jordan Spieth
Age: 25
World rank: No. 10
Previous Ryder Cups: 2
Record at Ryder Cup: 4-3-2
Rickie Fowler
Age: 29
World rank: No. 9
Previous Ryder Cups: 3
Record at Ryder Cup: 2-4-5
Webb Simpson
Age: 33
World rank: No. 16
Previous Ryder Cups: 2
Record at Ryder Cup: 2-3-1
Bryson DeChambeau
Age: 25
World rank: No. 7
Previous Ryder Cups: 0
Record at Ryder Cup: N/A
Phil Mickelson
Age: 48
World rank: No. 25
Previous Ryder Cups: 11
Record at Ryder Cup: 18-20-7
Tiger Woods
Age: 42
World rank: No. 13
Previous Ryder Cups: 7
Record at Ryder Cup: 13-17-3
Tony Finau
Age: 29
World rank: No. 17
Previous Ryder Cups: 0
Record at Ryder Cup: N/A
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