Mathematically, Tony Finau could play his way onto the U.S. Ryder Cup team by winning the PGA Championship. Subjectively, he just needs to perform well during the first two rounds.
It hardly is a coincidence that Finau is paired Thursday and Friday with U.S. captain Jim Furyk, who will make four picks in early September to complete the 12-man American roster for the Ryder Cup. Xander Schauffele, who's also contending for a spot, will play with Furyk and Finau at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis. The PGA of America operates the PGA Championship and sanctions the U.