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2021 Ryder Cup: 5 Players Most Likely to Fail

By Tim Letcher

KOHLER, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 22: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and team Europe points during a practice round prior to the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits on September 22, 2021 in Kohler, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
KOHLER, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 22: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and team Europe points during a practice round prior to the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits on September 22, 2021 in Kohler, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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As the 2021 Ryder Cup approaches, many so-called experts are trying to figure out exactly what’s going to happen. At this point, it’s still hard to say as the Americans look like clear favorites but the Europeans have won four of the last five competitions.

Both sides are hoping that they find the hot players this week and that they can avoid someone who is not playing their best at the moment. Here are our predictions for the five players who will not make an impact on this week’s event.

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Bernd Wiesberger – On a team that’s made up almost entirely of veterans, Wiesberger’s role will likely be limited. He’s a solid player but he may not be ready for the spotlight. He will also be easy for captain Padraig Harrington to hide.

Scottie Scheffler – A very good player who may eventually be able to help the American side, Scheffler likely won’t make an impact this week. He’s among the youngest players on the U.S. side and anything that captain Steve Stricker gets from will be a bonus.

Matthew Fitzpatrick – When he played in the Ryder Cup in 2016, Fitzpatrick was not great. Now, he’s back for another chance. But the guess here is that Fitz won’t have a big impact on this year’s event. It’s easy to see him overlooked in favor of Ian Poulter, Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood and other more experienced members of the European team.

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Daniel Berger – He’s one of the lowest-ranked Americans at the event this week. Although he’s a solid player, it would make sense for Berger to not contribute much for the U.S. side. But that remains to be seen.

Rory McIlroy – As good as Rory is, this event has not set up well for him for whatever reason. Maybe this is the year that he breaks through but the more likely scenario is that Rory continues to be just a fraction of the factor he should be in the Ryder Cup.