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Jordan Spieth
Age: 25
2018 PGA Tour highlights: 23 starts, five top-10s
Ryder Cup experience: 4-3-2 record in two appearances
Buzz: Stuck in the worst putting slump of his career, Spieth ranks 136th in strokes gained putting and hasn’t been able to add to his total of 10 victories over the past three seasons. He also finished 31st in the FedEx Cup standings to miss the Tour Championship. His final-round 64 to finish solo third at the Masters was one of the best rounds of the year, but he’s struggled since with just one top-10. That was a disappointing T-9 at the British Open, where he shot 76 in the final pairing Sunday. More than any other American in the top eight, the Ryder Cup will be a chance for Spieth to finish a forgettable season on a high note.
