NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. – The U.S. Ryder Cup announcement later today has all the suspense of a small-town mayoral race, but here’s an idea that spices up the proceedings and satisfies everyone:
Phil Mickelson could – and should – get picked next week.
Let’s be clear: Mickelson deserves to be on Jim Furyk’s U.S. Ryder Cup team, and not just as some kind of lifetime achievement award. He’s won this season. He finished 10th on the points list. He’s the second-ranked putter on the PGA Tour. He’s the biggest presence in the team room. He’s one of the main architects of the U.