2021 Ryder Cup teams: Complete U.S. and European lineups for Whistling Straits
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The United States and Europe will renew their Ryder Cup competition at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Captains Steve Stricker and Padraig Harrington have completed their groups featuring PGA TOUR stars such as FedExCup champ and Player of the Year Patrick Cantlay, Jordan Spieth, Jon Rahm, and Rory McIlroy.
The U.S. Group is composed of six automatic qualifiers and six captain’s picks. For Team Europe, nine golf enthusiasts immediately qualified with three captain’s choices to complete the squad. Take a look at the entire group listed below.
U.S. TEAM
| Steve Stricker | Captain |
| Fred Couples | Vice-Captain |
| Jim Furyk | Vice-Captain |
| Zach Johnson | Vice-Captain |
| Davis Love III | Vice-Captain |
| Phil Mickelson | Vice-Captain |
| Collin Morikawa | Qualifier |
| Dustin Johnson | Qualifier |
| Bryson DeChambeau | Qualifier |
| Brooks Koepka | Qualifier |
| Justin Thomas | Qualifier |
| Patrick Cantlay | Qualifier |
| Tony Finau | Captain’s pick |
| Xander Schauffele | Captain’s pick |
| Jordan Spieth | Captain’s pick |
| Harris English | Captain’s pick |
| Daniel Berger | Captain’s pick |
| Scottie Scheffler | Captain’s pick |
EUROPEAN TEAM
| Padraig Harrington | Captain |
| Luke Donald | Vice-Captain |
| Robert Karlsson | Vice-Captain |
| Martin Kaymer | Vice-Captain |
| Graeme McDowell | Vice-Captain |
| Henrik Stenson | Vice-Captain |
| Rory McIlroy | Qualifier |
| Jon Rahm | Qualifier |
| Paul Casey | Qualifier |
| Matt Fitzpatrick | Qualifier |
| Tyrrell Hatton | Qualifier |
| Tommy Fleetwood | Qualifier |
| Viktor Hovland | Qualifier |
| Lee Westwood | Qualifier |
| Bernd Wiesberger | Qualifier |
| Sergio Garcia | Captain’s pick |
| Ian Poulter | Captain’s pick |
| Shane Lowry | Captain’s pick |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
All times are listed as Central Time.
Gate Hours
Tuesday – Thursday
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday – Saturday
6:00 AM – 6:45 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM – 6:45 PM
Practice Days
Tuesday, September 21
Ryder Cup Practice Round
9:00 AM forward
Players can practice at any hole during these times and may or may not play all holes.
Wednesday, September 22
Ryder Cup Practice Round
9:00 AM forward
Players can practice at any hole during these times and may or may not play all holes.
U.S. Junior Ryder Cup Team Exhibition
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Thursday, September 23
Celebrity Matches
8:45 AM – 12:30 PM
9-hole scramble featuring celebrities from the U.S vs. Europe.*
Ryder Cup Practice Round
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Players can practice at any hole during these times and may or may not play every holes.
Pre-Opening Ceremony
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Opening Ceremony
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
This opening ceremony is the official start of the 43rd Ryder Cup and will feature live music, anthems and Team introductions.
*Competitions will be played on holes 1, 9, and 10-18 and are subject to change.
Match Days
Starting times as listed are considered approximate. They are based on the assumption that there are no delays, inclement weather, and so forth.
Friday, September 24
Morning-Matches (Foursome)
7:05 A.M., 7:21 A.M., 7:37 A.M., 7:53 A.M.
Afternoon-Matches (Fourball)
12:10 P.M., 12:26 P.M., 12:42 P.M., 12:58 P.M.
Play concludes at about 6:30 P.M.
Saturday, September 25
Morning-Matches (Foursome)
7:05 A.M., 7:21 A.M., 7:37 A.M,. 7:53 A.M.
Afternoon-Matches (Fourball)
12:10 P.M., 12:26 P.M., 12:42 PM, 12:58 PM
Play ends at approximately 6:30 PM
Sunday, September 26
Singles-Matches
11:04 A.M. to 1:05 P.M. (11 minute intervals)
Play ends at approximately 4:55 PM
Winning Team Trophy Presentation
Approximately 5:00 PM
The Winning Team Trophy Presentation Ceremony will begin on the 18th Green immediately following the end of play on Sunday, September 26.
