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Rickie Fowler reacts to his fifth Ryder Cup selection after missing out last time around <\/h3>\n
Rickie Fowler has a Ryder Cup behind him, with the American preparing for a fifth participation. \u201cIt\u2019s already coming together. A lot of us are really close, a few of us live close together in south Florida. It\u2019s just a great group and I\u2019m excited that I\u2019ve played well enough to give myself this opportunity.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor this part few years, not being part of teams, not really being in majors and not playing well, ultimately this was my goal at the top. I knew it was going to be a tough one to achieve. This one is super special. To get the call to be in this team is amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Zach Johnson explains Rickie Fowler\u2019s selection.<\/h3>\n
\u201cMy boy Rick, a great 2023, a really good US Open out in LA. He\u2019s also extremely flexible in terms of pairings and formats. Those that have been around him, he makes every team room better.\u201d<\/p>\n
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And the Ryder Cup debutant has this to say<\/h3>\n
\u201cI\u2019d be lying if I didn\u2019t say it was my number one goal,\u201d Burns says. \u201cWhen Zach gave me the call, I was just incredibly honoured. For me personally, there is no higher honour than to represent your country. I am super excited.<\/p>\n
\u201cI definitely dreamed of it many times. As a kid, you watch every Ryder Cup and you always have the idea in the back of your head that you want to be a part of it one day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Zach Johnson on the selection of Sam Burns<\/h3>\n
\u201cSam is a stud athlete. Won the World Golf Matchplay this year. He\u2019s a tremendous putter, which always helps at the Ryder Cup. To say he meshes well with the other guys would be an understatement. He\u2019s a versatile teammate, guys want to play with him.\u201d<\/p>\n
US captain Zach Johnson on Ryder Cup wildcard picks<\/h3>\n
\u201cHaving new blood is refreshing and energising. I\u2019ve had many talks with our rookies already and they are excited. That excitement is attractive.\u201d<\/p>\n
Justin Thomas and Brooks Koepka among six US wildcard picks for Ryder Cup 2023<\/h3>\n
So broadly as expected from Johnson, with Justin Thomas backed despite a tough year on the course, and Brooks Koepka the lone LIV rebel in the side after his major form made the big hitter impossible to ignore.<\/p>\n