Team USA’s 2025 Ryder Cup loss has sparked criticism of the roster selections, with former captain Paul Azinger arguing that Brooks Koepka, Patrick Reed, and Dustin Johnson should have been included. Together, the trio carry multiple major titles and extensive Ryder Cup experience, qualities Azinger feels were missing in New York. Only Bryson DeChambeau made Team USA as a LIV Golf player, while Europe had no hesitation adding Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, a move that proved decisive. The snub of these veterans has fueled renewed debate over the clash between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour on golf’s biggest stage. Producer: Nivedita Dubey
This guy has got some [Applause] juice. The fallout from Team USA’s Rder Cup defeat has ignited fresh debate with former captain Paul Azinger pointing directly at roster decisions. Azinger believes three live golf stars, Brooks Kepka, Patrick Reed, and Dustin Johnson, should have been part of Keegan Bradley’s 2025 Rder Cup team. Collectively, they bring eight major titles and 12 Riter Cup appearances. A wealth of experience that could have tipped the scales in New York. Instead, only Bryson Dashambo represented live golf for Team USA, securing his spot automatically through strong performances in the majors. In Azinger’s eyes, leaving proven champions off the roster highlighted one of the biggest mistakes in the captain’s picks. For many, it underscored the growing divide between Liveolf and the PGA Tour, a divide that continues to shape Ryder Cup strategy. Follow for more as the debate over golf’s biggest team event shows no signs of slowing down.
