USA and Europe's Reserve Ryder Cup Squad Members - The Upcoming 12 Golfers for Each Team

In the world of golf, the anticipation for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor is building. Let's take a look at some of the standout performances from the 2025 season that could shape the B-teams for both Team USA and Team Europe.

On the American side, Keegan Bradley, the US captain, has selected Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, Patrick Cantlay, and Sam Burns as his wildcards for the Ryder Cup. However, some other notable names are expected to make up the USA B-team.

David Puig and Tom McKibbin finished 10th and 20th, respectively, in LIV Golf's season-long standings. While Puig's consistent performances earned him a spot in the Tour Championship, McKibbin's determination and improvement throughout the season suggest he could be a valuable addition to the B-team.

Aaron Rai made the FedEx Cup Playoffs before bowing out at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. His consistent performances and three top-10 finishes throughout the season make him a strong contender.

Maverick McNealy, who placed 10th in the team rankings and made the Tour Championship, is another name to watch. His impressive form and potential have not gone unnoticed, and he is likely to be part of the USA B-team.

Andrew Novak, who finished ahead of Cameron Young, Patrick Cantlay, and Sam Burns in the team rankings, is another promising talent. His solid performances throughout the season have earned him a place on the USA B-team.

Brian Harman, who played in the 2023 Ryder Cup and finished 12th in the team rankings, is another experienced player who could find himself on the USA B-team.

On the European side, Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, Rasmus Hojgaard, and Tyrrell Hatton automatically qualified for Team Europe.

Stephan Jaeger had three top-10 finishes and reached the FedEx Cup Playoffs, while Thomas Detry finished 13th in the team rankings and is set for a spot in the next 12.

Laurie Canter won the Bahrain Championship, suggesting he would make the next 12 too. Marco Penge had three DP World Tour top-10 finishes in a row, including victory in the Danish Golf Championship, and Jordan Smith has been runner-up twice on the DP World Tour this season.

Kurt Kitayama won the 3M Open and would be in the conversation for the next 12. Max Greyserman, a player for the future, is firmly inside the world's top 50. Alex Noren, a Ryder Cup winner in 2018, would surely make the next 12 due to his solid recent form.

European captain Luke Donald named his six captain's picks for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, completing the line-up of 12 players for both teams. However, the hypothetical B-team for the European side may include experienced players like Justin Rose, who is favored by golf legends to become the captain, and rising talents such as Harry Hall, who is seen as a strong candidate if his form continues.

Niklas Norgaard came 19th in the Ryder Cup team rankings, and he would surely make the B-team. Billy Horschel, Sahith Theegala, and Will Zalatoris would have likely made at least the B-team were it not for injuries hitting their seasons.

Lucas Glover, who placed 18th in the US team rankings, would qualify on merit for the USA B-team. Tony Finau would be a contender for the second 12 despite some poor form in recent months. Brooks Koepka would have faced a battle to get in the next 12 due to poor form in 2025.

Jon Rahm, Shane Lowry, Ludvig Aberg, Viktor Hovland, Sepp Straka, and Matt Fitzpatrick were named as captain's picks for Team Europe. Sergio Garcia rejoined the DP World Tour in a bid to make the team but ended up being one of the first names in the second 12 due to poor form.

Matt Wallace, who placed 12th in the European team rankings, would be on the Europe B-team. Matthieu Pavon, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, and Thorbjorn Olesen were also clearly in Donald's thoughts earlier in the process, having played in the Team Cup. Matti Schmid had a good 2025, with three top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour and a FedEx Cup appearance.

Injuries and form will play a significant role in shaping the B-teams, but these standout performances from the 2025 season provide a glimpse into who could be on the roster for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor.

USA and Europe's Reserve Ryder Cup Squad Members - The Upcoming 12 Golfers for Each Team