Ryder Cup team final projections 2025: Updated standings, points for USA, Europe after BMW Championship

The BMW Championship concluded over the weekend, with Scottie Scheffler once again taking home a title. However, this tournament also helped clear up some Ryder Cup confusion.

Last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship helped some players punch their ticket to the Ryder Cup, as Justin Rose, J.J. Spaun, and Tommy Fleetwood all benefited from a strong weekend. On the other side, some players failed to take advantage of the opportunity with little time remaining before teams are finalized.

Ryder Cup standings for Team USA are now locked in after the BMW Championship concludes on Sunday, with the top six golfers automatically qualifying for the event. Team Europe, meanwhile, will get an extra week as its standings lock after the British Masters concludes on Aug. 24.

Still, just because golfers may not be near the top six doesn't mean they can't improve their standings. Here's a look at the Ryder Cup standings after the BMW Championship.

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USA Ryder Cup Standings

*Qualified

**Captain

Other notable names:

Six players on Team USA have now qualified for the Ryder Cup with the conclusion of the BMW Championship. J.J. Spaun and Xander Schauffele joined Scottie Scheffler as locks last week, .while Russell Henley, Bryson DeChambeau, and Harris English also automatically qualified now that the standings are lock..

Just outside of the top six are Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, and Ben Griffin, who all seem to have pretty safe spots. Thomas and Morikawa are Ryder Cup veterans, while Griffin's breakout season should allow him to make his first Ryder Cup.

The final three spots on the team still appear to be in flux, with all the focus on Keegan Bradley. The Team USA captain is currently ranked No. 11 thanks to a strong season, but has faded lately, failing to finish higher than 30 in four of the five tournaments since his win at the Travelers Championship.

The last members of the team will likely come between the golfers ranked Nos. 10 to 20. Patrick Cantlay hasn't had his best season, but his experience and success in the Ryder Cup still probably earn him a spot.

Cameron Young and Chris Gotterup are also interesting options, as both have had strong performances in the past few months. Young's win two weeks ago at the Wyndham Championship may have put him on the team, potentially jumping Gotterup.

Maverick McNealy, Andrew Novak, Sam Burns, and Brian Harman are likely also fighting for the last few spots, and it's McNealy and Burns who have the edge after a pair of top-four finishes over the weekend.

Projected Captain's picks

• Justin Thomas
• Collin Morikawa
• Ben Griffin
• Maverick McNealy
• Patrick Cantlay
• Cameron Young

Team Europe Ryder Cup Standings

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Other notable names:

The European Ryder Cup team seems much more stable than Team USA's.

Rory McIlroy clinched a spot on the team months ago, but Justin Rose joined him with a huge win at the FedEx St. Jude Championship last weekend. Tommy Fleetwood may have lost to Rose in that tournament, but he did clinch his own spot, as well.

Two more spots were clinched over the weekend, as Robert MacIntyre's runner-up finish at the BMW Championship now has him second in the standings. Additionally, Tyrell Hatton clinched a spot in the top six thanks to a strong major season.

Straka had to withdraw from the BMW Championship for a personal matter, so Shane Lowry jumped him to temporarily hold the spot in the top six. Regardless, both players will be on the team come September.

Ludvig Aberg and Viktor Hovland are ranked Nos. 9 and 10, and both will make the team after being key parts of Europe's 2023 win. Jon Rahm is all the way down at No. 22, but it's hard to imagine Luke Donald won't pick him either.

That leaves two spots remaining. Rasmus Hojgaard is in a good position with his No. 8 ranking, but he has never played in a Ryder Cup and could be left off in favor of someone else like his brother, Nicolai. Matt Fitzpatrick has found his game over the last month, which could make Matt Wallace the odd man out.

Another name to watch is Harry Hall, as the Englishman has had a very solid season despite not winning a tournament on the PGA Tour.

Projected Captain's picks 

• Rasmus Hojgaard
• Justin Rose
• Ludvig Aberg
• Viktor Hovland
• Matt Fitzpatrick
• Jon Rahm

Projected Ryder Cup teams

Team USA

Team Europe