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‘It's not fair': 2 U.S. Ryder Cuppers snubbed in Presidents Cup captain's picks
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker announced his final picks for the 2026 Presidents Cup team, largely following the official standings but making notable exceptions by excluding J.J. Spaun and Ben Griffin despite their strong performances and Ryder Cup experience.
- The top six players automatically qualified, and Snedeker's six captain's picks included four players ranked 7-12, but he chose Patrick Cantlay (13th) and Jackson Koivun over Griffin (8th) and Spaun (10th).
- Griffin and Spaun had better or comparable Ryder Cup records than some selected players, with Spaun earning 2 points in three matches and Griffin earning 1 point in two matches, while Cantlay had a weaker 1.5 points in five matches.
- Snedeker cited the depth of the U.S. team and the difficulty of the decision, emphasizing trust in his gut and acknowledging the tough and unfair nature of leaving some deserving players off the team.
- The 2026 Presidents Cup will begin on September 24th at Medinah Country Club near Chicago.
