US RYDER CUP captain Davis Love has named Ryan Moore as his final captain’s pick to the American squad that will meet holders Europe starting Friday at Hazeltine.
Moore battled Rory McIlroy in a dramatic playoff Sunday before falling on the fourth extra hole, giving the European star the $1.5 million top prize at the Tour Championship in Atlanta and the $10 million season playoff bonus.
But Moore’s runner-up effort and fight to the finish with McIlroy was enough to convince Love to hand him the last spot on a US side trying to snap a three-match losing streak to Europe.
Love’s earlier captain’s picks were Matt Kuchar, the Rio Olympic bronze medalist, Rickie Fowler and J.B. Holmes.
Moore’s best finish in 35 Major starts was a share of ninth at the 2009 PGA Championship.
He was won five US PGA Tour titles, most recently at last month’s John Deere Classic.
Moore will join Brooks Koepka as the only rookies on the US Cup squad while half of the 12-man European roster will be making a Ryder Cup debut at the suburban Minneapolis course.
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