Possibility of Jordan Spieth's Exclusion from the US Ryder Cup Squad?
Jordan Spieth's hopes of securing a spot in the US Ryder Cup team at Bethpage Black are hanging by a thread. The three-time major champion, who has played in each of the last five Ryder Cups, finds himself in an uncertain position, with his selection as a wildcard pick still up in the air.
Spieth currently ranks 28th in the US Ryder Cup points standings and 52nd in the world, putting his chances of being chosen for one of the six captain’s wildcards at risk. The US team captain, Keegan Bradley, has six wildcard picks to make, but Spieth's inconsistent form following wrist surgery and his failure to secure automatic qualification via points could work against him.
The top-half of Bradley's roster is already stacked with confirmed automatic qualifiers such as Scottie Scheffler, J.J. Spaun, Xander Schauffele, Russell Henley, Harris English, and Bryson DeChambeau. Spieth's inclusion would largely depend on the captain's judgment, potentially favoring experience and reputation over current form. However, there is a realistic possibility that he could be left out in favor of other players with better recent results.
Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Cameron Young, Patrick Cantlay, Sam Burns, and Ben Griffin or Akshay Bhatia are currently ahead of Spieth for the six wildcard spots. Spieth's chances of making the US Ryder Cup team may depend on his performance in big events and the performance of other players. If one of the outsiders ahead of Spieth can get a win over the next couple of weeks or post a couple of top-fives, it doesn't look good for Spieth's chances of being picked.
Spieth's long game has been erratic in 2025, causing concern. He has not won a tournament since April 2022 and was eliminated from the FedEx Cup Playoffs. His recent performances include a 40th place finish at The Open, T31st at the Wyndham Championship, and T38th at the FedEx St Jude Championship, which ended his season 54th in the FedEx Cup.
Despite the uncertainty, Spieth remains hopeful. He believes that making it to the Tour Championship could improve his chances of being picked for the US Ryder Cup team. There is debate among writers about whether Spieth should make the team. Some believe he will make the team, while others are unsure. Some argue that he is a shadow of his former self, while others point to his solid stats this season and his past success in the Ryder Cup.
Regardless of the outcome, Spieth has shown his determination to impress Bradley for a wildcard pick. He is trying to turn his form around and prove that he deserves a spot on the team. The final decision will come from the captain’s selections, which have not yet been announced.
[1] Ryder Cup US Team Selection Criteria [2] Ryder Cup US Team Wildcard Selection [3] Confirmed Ryder Cup US Team Members
Despite Spieth's inconsistent form following wrist surgery and his failure to secure automatic qualification, his long game erratic in 2025, he remains hopeful about securing a spot in the US Ryder Cup team through a wildcard pick. With Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Cameron Young, Patrick Cantlay, Sam Burns, Ben Griffin or Akshay Bhatia currently ahead for the six wildcard spots, Spieth's chances of making the team depend significantly on his performance in big events and the performance of other players.
