Keegan Bradley announces the Ryder Cup warm-up event in the planned Fall Series tournament lineup
US Ryder Cup Team Members to Compete in Fall Series Events Before Bethpage Black
In preparation for the upcoming Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in New York, most members of Team USA have decided to participate in the Fall Series events on the PGA Tour. The decision was announced by Keegan Bradley, the US Ryder Cup captain, who will also play in the Procore Championship, a Fall Series event, as a tune-up outing before the Ryder Cup.
The Fall Series tournaments, which occur shortly before the Ryder Cup, offer players competitive rounds to prepare under tournament conditions. The Procore Championship, scheduled for early September, is one such event that aligns with the lead-up to the Ryder Cup at the end of the month.
Participating in these events provides several benefits. They offer full FedExCup points and two-year exemptions on the PGA Tour for winners, making them an attractive proposition for Ryder Cup players. Moreover, these events help players maintain their competitive form and secure their playing status ahead of the Ryder Cup.
The six automatic American qualifiers for the Ryder Cup have not been determined yet, but they will be decided after the BMW Championship. The majority of Team USA sat out for the month between the Tour Championship and the 2023 Ryder Cup, which backfired in their previous event. This year, they aim to avoid a similar outcome by staying active in the Fall Series.
The unusual strength of the field at the Procore Championship this year is due to Team USA's identification of possible ring rust as a factor in their 2023 defeat. In contrast, the European team seemed to have avoided possible ring rust by playing in events beforehand, such as the PGA Championship at Wentworth and the Irish Open.
Keegan Bradley made the announcement about his team's participation in the Fall Series to Sports Illustrated's Bob Harig. Max Homa and Justin Thomas, among others, have already played in the Procore Championship this year ahead of the Ryder Cup.
The decision for Team USA players to participate in the Procore Championship is not mandatory. However, with the benefits it offers, it seems like a wise choice for those aiming to be at their best for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.
The Procore Championship, a Fall Series event scheduled for early September, serves as an ideal tune-up before the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Given the advantages it offers, such as full FedExCup points and two-year exemptions on the PGA Tour, several Team USA members have chosen to participate.
Recognizing the potential impact of ring rust, Team USA aims to avoid a repeat of their 2023 Ryder Cup outcome by maintaining their competitive form through Fall Series events, including the Procore Championship.
