Ryder Cup is considered one of the world’s greatest sporting events. To represent one’s own country in a sports event is an honor. It is also one of the rare opportunities for golfers to play in a team and share a bond with their fellow golfers.
The new update from Zach Johnson, the 2023 Ryder Cup captain of Team USA, revealed that the LIV players wouldn’t be able to compete in the upcoming Ryder Cup.
Furthermore, he added, “In order to garner Ryder Cup points through the PGA of America, you have to be a member of the PGA of America. The way that we’re members of the PGA of America is through the PGA Tour.”
Notably, many players, including Dustin Johnson, have resigned from the Tour to play in the LIV Golf Invitational. On the other hand, the Tour has suspended the non-resigning members from its events, making them ineligible to earn the Ryder Cup points.
Johnson became the first American to go 5-0-0 since Larry Nelson in 1979. However, since they opted for the league’s money over the Tour’s legacy, the LIV Golf players will miss out on next year’s Ryder Cup. It means the dream team that made America proud by winning over team Europe for 19:9 is no more there.