Rickie Fowler makes biggest move in U.S. Ryder Cup standings
By T.J. Auclair8 hours ago
Bubba Watson, winner of the Northern Trust Open two weeks ago, was the only player to make a move in the top 10 of this week's U.S. Ryder Cup points standings.
Watson moved from No. 7 to No. 6 (and Zach Johnsondropped from No. 6 to No. 7) by finishing in a tie for ninth at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship.
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Rickie Fowler, who made it to the semifinals at the Match Play and defeated Ernie Els in the consolation match, catapulted from No. 53 to No. 20 with his third-place finish.
Here's a look at the current top 12 (remember, the top 9 after the PGA Championship in August automatically qualify, while U.S. Captain Tom Watson fills out the team with three captain's picks):
1. Jimmy Walker 2. Dustin Johnson 3. Phil Mickelson 4. Harris English 5. Jason Dufner 6. Bubba Watson 7. Zach Johnson 8. Webb Simpson 9. Ryan Moore ----------------------- 10. Chris Kirk 11. Kevin Stadler 12. Jordan Spieth
Jordan Spieth -- the 2013 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year -- was the only player not previously in the top 12 to make a move at the Match Play. With his tie for fifth, Spieth took over the No. 12 spot, bumping previous No. 12 Patrick Reed to No. 13.
Jim Furyk, a veteran of eight U.S. Ryder Cup teams, moved from No. 19 to No. 14 with his tie for fifth at the Match Play.
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