Golf fans question struggling Justin Thomas getting picked for the U.S. Ryder Cup team
Of the captain’s picks made by Zach Johnson for the 2023 U.S. Ryder Cup team that’s set to play Team Europe in September in Italy, Justin Thomas is perhaps the most curious one.
On one hand: We’re talking about JT, who has a 16-5-3 record at the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup. We know that when it’s a head-to-head international competition, he’s going to step the heck up.
On the other: We’re talking about a Thomas who didn’t make it to the weekend in five of his last eight tournaments. He missed the cut at the Masters, the PGA and the British Open and finished T65 at the PGA. To say that his form is awful heading into the event next month is an understatement.
And that has golf fans reacting, which you can check out below Johnson’s quote that speaks volumes about the selection:
“Our emotional leader. He has been the heart and soul of Team USA. In my mind he was born for this and you just don’t leave JT at home.” —Zach Johnson on picking Justin Thomas pic.twitter.com/cj5evVV4j6
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) August 29, 2023