The 2025 Ryder Cup will be held from September 26 to 28 at Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York. Team Europe will be led by Luke Donald, backed by vice captains Thomas Bjorn, Edoardo Molinari, Jose Maria Olazabal, Francesco Molinari, and Alex Noren.
Team USA is led by Keegan Bradley, with Webb Simpson, Brandt Snedeker, Kevin Kisner, Jim Furyk, and Gary Woodland as vice captains. The event features 28 matches spread over three days, foursomes and fourballs on the first two days, and singles on the final day. Bethpage Black is a tough par-71 course and is known for its length and challenging setup, favoring long hitters. Among the 2025 Ryder Cup players, there are 5 golfers whose OWGR rank has significantly jumped since 2024.
5 Ryder Cup golfers whose OWGR rank went up from the 2024 season to the 2025 season
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2. Harris English
Harris English entered the 2025 season ranked 73rd at the end of 2024. However, he steadily rose to No. 10th by September 2025. He kicked off the 2025 season by winning the Farmers Insurance Open in January with a score of 8-under par. He finished second at the Open Championship at Royal Portrush and was runner-up at the PGA Championship with a score of 11 under par. He came fourth at the Travelers Championship and placed 13th at the Tour Championship. He made the Ryder Cup team in September.
1. J.J. Spaun
J.J. Spaun was ranked 119th at the end of 2024. He jumped to 7th in September 2025 ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup. He won the U.S. Open at Oakmont in June. He finished 1-under par and sank a 64-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win by two strokes.
Spaun also finished third at the Sony Open in Hawaii. He finished tied for second at the Players Championship in March. Spaun also finished second at the Cognizant Classic at The Palm Beach. He is 34 years old and has two career PGA Tour wins.
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