Geoff Ogilvy: US Ryder Cup Team Would Make Worst Decision By Passing On Justin Thomas
Justin Thomas’ inclusion in the U.S. Ryder Cup squad is a contentious issue for Zach Johnson and many other golf lovers in the United States.
Justin Thomas' inclusion in the U.S. Ryder Cup squad is a contentious issue for Zach Johnson and many other golf lovers in the United States.
Justin Thomas‘ inclusion in the U.S. Ryder Cup squad is a contentious issue for Zach Johnson and many other golf lovers in the United States.
Former major champion Geoff Ogilvy claims that the answer is straightforward.
The Top Six players in the team rankings have confirmed their berths on the United States squad following the completion of the BMW Championship.
The focus is on the final six spots, which will be filled on August 29 by the captain’s choice.
In Ogilvy’s opinion, Justin Thomas would have to be included in those six choices, or it would be a grave mistake.
Ogilvy told Golfweek, “If they don’t take him, it’s the worst call ever.” “He’s the best head-to-head match player in the world.” “JT would be my first pick. I’ve been inside the ropes at enough Presidents Cups there’s just no chance you don’t take Justin. He does something to the team. He goes out front and leads and fist pumps and makes everyone behind him believe.”
Thomas has a stellar Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup record of 16 victories, 5 ties, and 3 defeats. Every time Thomas has participated in these competitions, he has demonstrated his talent and zeal, bringing a lot of energy to the contest and inspiring his colleagues.
LIV Golf with Ogilvy
He discussed the union of the PGA and LIV Golf in April. Without retirement, Ogilvy could have met the criteria for LIV, but he never had to deal with its temptation. Both he and others didn’t pursue it after him.
Ogilvy said, “I was probably a bit invisible from golf at that point.”
When LIV Golf began putting enticing incentives in front of players at the Masters the previous year, he went there to network and meet people for his design job.
Geoff Ogilvy said, “It was like, ‘Wow, I’m glad I’m not there because that’s a tough decision.’ Both were right decisions, and both were wrong decisions.” “It was almost like winning and losing all at the same time. It’s awkward what they put everyone in. So I’m sort of glad I didn’t have to deal with all that.”
After a little pause, he laughed, “But I’m glad I’ve returned now, and the prize money has doubled.”
