Jordan Spieth’s Ryder Cup Spot in Jeopardy Despite Strong Masters Showing
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Jordan Spieth has been a mainstay on Team USA’s Ryder Cup team since he first joined in 2014. He has participated in each biennial tournament since that time, with mostly positive results.
He is 8-7-3 during his five appearances. More impressive is his winning record on European soil at 5-3-1.
But with the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black closing in, Spieth finds himself nowhere near an automatic berth.
Despite some solid performances at both The Masters (tied for 14th) and the RBC Heritage (tied for 18th), the three-time major champion is 30th in the Ryder Cup rankings released on Monday.
Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Brian Harman of Team United States talk following the Sunday singles matches of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club on October 01, 2023 in Rome, Italy. Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Brian Harman of Team United States talk following the Sunday singles matches of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club on October 01, 2023 in Rome, Italy. Richard Heathcote/Getty Images
Only the top six players on the list automatically qualify for the Ryder Cup. Beyond that, it is up to newly elected Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley to name his six ‘captain’s picks.’
The latest rankings have Scottie Scheffler well ahead of the field with over 14,000 points. He is followed by Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, Bryson DeChambeau and Russell Henley.
Justin Thomas, fresh off his win at the RBC Heritage, moved into the sixth and final automatic spot with 7,582 points.
There is a precipitous drop-off to seventh where Maverick McNealy sits with just over 5,700 points.
Meanwhile, Spieth has 1,979.
Suffice it to say, the 31-year-old pro needs to kick it into gear. But outside of winning an event or maybe two, it appears highly unlikely he will be able to climb so high in the rankings.
That will put it in the hands of Bradley.
Team USA will be looking to put the embarrassing shellacking from the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome behind them this fall. Bradley will under intense scrutiny when he makes his selections.
Everyone will, of course, have their opinions. But with how consistently well McNealy has played thus far, along with Brian Harman (sits 8th), who recently won the Valero Texas Open, and a host of others that have put forth excellent seasons, it is truly an uphill climb for Jordan Spieth.
The Dallas, Texas native is still overcoming wrist surgery he underwent in the fall of 2024. That caused him to miss the entirety of the PGA Tour Fall season, and only recently has he expressed feeling close to full strength.
His results back up that sentiment, too.
Spieth has logged top 20 finishes in each of his last three events. Maybe he can continue to improve and snag his fourth major championship this year.
Speaking of, Spieth’s quest at the career grand slam presents its next opportunity at the PGA Championship next month. That would surely go a long ways to convincing Bradley he is ready for war at Bethpage.
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