✉news SportGolf first seen 7 h ago, last 4 h ago, peak #22
US benches Scottie Scheffler in controversial Ryder Cup foursomes call
Original: U.S. benches Scottie Scheffler in controversial foursomes move
US Ryder Cup officials left world number one Scottie Scheffler out of the foursomes lineup, a decision drawing immediate criticism from fans and pundits. Benching the Americans' top player in a format where every point matters is being called one of the boldest and most debated captaincy moves of the event.
Why now: Sitting the world's top-ranked golfer in a high-stakes team session is a striking, controversy-generating decision.
Scottie SchefflerUnited States Ryder Cup team
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 7 h ago to 4 h ago.
Evidence
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/29527