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Francesco Molinari

Age: 35

2018 PGA Tour highlights: 20 starts, two wins (British Open, QuickenLoans National), five top-10s

Ryder Cup experience: 0-4-2 record in two appearances

Buzz: Burst onto the world stage with his win at Carnoustie, and his experience will be key on a very young squad. Now Molinari can continue to prove something with a strong showing as he enters Paris still winless in Ryder Cup matches all time. He enters the week coming off a so-so T-21 Tour Championship finish.