Keegan Bradley will have a serious task when it comes to the Ryder Cup. The US captain will have to pick six players for this year's edition.
There is not much left until the start of the prestigious competition that will be held at Bethpage Black this year.
Rickie Fowler, the 36-year-old golfer, could be part of this team, but the chances of such a thing seem really slim.
The American golfer has already participated 5 times in the Ryder Cup and possesses the necessary quality, but also experience, which could be the key to success.
Whether he played in the tournament or not, Fowler had a few recommendations for Keegan Bradley, noting that driving and putting stats over the next two weeks could be crucial. Fowler highlighted two key areas at Bethpage, emphasizing that the statistics could play an important role before the tournament begins.
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"Obviously you want guys that are playing well or are trending that way," said Fowler, as quoted by Golf Magic.
"I mean, two big things at Bethpage, obviously you'd like to look at all the stats and all the guys being top in those categories, but I feel like driving the ball well is something that is very beneficial or needed at Bethpage, and obviously putting when it comes to match play.
To me those are the two areas I feel like seeing how guys are doing in those spots -- I can't remember all the guys that are necessarily in the mix of all that, but current form, but if you're diving into it, I think the driving and the putting are probably the two biggest parts for me that I would look at for a place like Bethpage."
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What can we expect?
This tournament will represent a serious challenge, especially for young golfers who will participate in this competition for the first time. Experienced golfers like Rory McIlroy will certainly have the main say in this tournament and will be an important link for the team.
It is difficult to make real predictions about who will celebrate in this tournament, but the public prefers the U.S. to the team mainly because they will perform on home soil.
