‘Weakest US Squad in History’: Fans React to Potential Ryder Cup Team originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Tension is mounting as golf fans on X react to the newly released U.S. Ryder Cup team rankings. When scrolling through the list, supporters expressed alarm, using descriptions like “weakest US squad in history” and “God help us,” as concerns spread online.
The situation feels especially urgent given Europe’s consistently deep bench. With the 2025 Ryder Cup set for Sept. 26-28 at Bethpage Black in New York, a notoriously difficult course, fan skepticism grows over how the assembled U.S. squad measures up.
The official U.S. team standings show Scottie Scheffler far ahead with 32,420 points, followed by Xander Schauffele with 13,383 and J.J. Spaun at 12,479. Others in the top six include Russell Henley, Bryson DeChambeau and Harris English.
The massive points gap between Scheffler and the rest raises concerns about an overreliance on a single superstar.
Are Golf Fans Right? Could This be the Weakest US Ryder Cup Team Ever?
Fans like @ProvisionalBet warned of a “bloodbath incoming,” while @jjpark1217 posted “god help us…” and @CatInSuitandTie echoed with “Oh Lawd Help Us.”
@JoeFalaHee21 added “Not looking great !” and @mellowmallow24 warned “If this is the team at Bethpage, we’re cooked.”
2 weeks until we lock in the Top 6 for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. 🏆
Full Rankings ➡️ https://t.co/2jXIaRmhEf#GoUSApic.twitter.com/azA1rlEls8
— Ryder Cup USA (@RyderCupUSA) August 4, 2025
While Team USA boasts top names, many lack Ryder Cup experience. Automatic picks include rising stars and veterans, but critics argue only Scheffler and Schauffele have strong match-play credentials.
That fuels the belief that this could be the weakest U.S. side assembled.
How Do the US and Europe Stack Up Heading Into Bethpage?
Team Europe looks solid on paper. Rory McIlroy leads with roughly 3,440 points, trailed by Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton, Shane Lowry and Sepp Straka making the automatic top six. That core has form and Ryder Cup pedigree.
Additional European depth includes Rasmus Hojgaard, Justin Rose, Ludvig Aberg, Viktor Hovland and Matt Wallace, ensuring strong units down the roster.
By contrast, U.S. depth beyond the top six is murkier. Captain Keegan Bradley has six discretionary picks, but critics question if those choices can match Europe’s blend of experience and momentum.
Rounding out places seven to 12 in the U.S. team rankings are Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Keegan Bradley, Maverick McNealy and Brian Harman.
While the U.S. has historically strong Ryder Cup teams, recent losses to Europe in 2023 and 2018 suggest even elite lineups can falter.
If the Americans struggle to match Europe’s pairing synergy and match-play savvy, this Ryder Cup could tilt heavily toward the visiting side.
America’s stars still have time to prove they belong. The skepticism rings loud, but performance updates after August’s selections could flip the narrative.
U.S. captain Bradley heads into this as both strategist and possibly playing captain, with his leadership decisions set to define the tournament.
Only weeks remain before the official 12-player teams fill in. The Ryder Cup stakes and scrutiny remain intense.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
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