Although the incoming European captain probably already liked his chances next year in Paris since it did take a U.S. task force and Patrick Reed to end the Continent’s reign at the biennial matches; but imagine the Dane’s embarrassment of potential riches as he pencils in possible lineups for the matches.
Bjorn will have the staples – Rory, Sergio, Justin, Henrik – to depend on, but it’s the infusion of new blood that may have the captain wishing the matches were next week.
Thomas Pieters went 4-1-0 in his rookie start last year and was one of the few bright spots for the Europeans at Hazeltine National, and on Thursday at the Dean & DeLuca Invitational, Jon Rahm showed why he could be the most-anticipated addition to the European team since Sergio Garcia.