Ryder Cup: Top 5 Contenders for Love’s Final Pick
By Sam Belden
Kevin Chappell
Age: 30
PGA Tour wins: 0
Ryder Cup appearances: 0
The case for: This California native might be the PGA Tour’s best player without a win. Chappell picked up three podium finishes in 2016, notably finishing just behind Jason Day at both the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the Players Championship. He also tied for third at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. All told, he’s probably given himself more chances this year than anyone else in the running for the pick.
The case against: Neither an ultra-accomplished player nor a feisty up-and-comer, Chappell lacks the resume required to earn that final spot. A victory at the Tour Championship is probably his only path to Hazeltine at this point.
Recent results: Chappell survived to the weekend in each of the first three playoff events, tying for eighth at the Deutsche Bank Championship. He’s tied at the top through 18 holes at the Tour Championship.