Ryder Cup Sends Clear Message After Scottie Scheffler News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the golf world gears up for Bethpage Black this September, the United States Ryder Cup team has signaled its intentions by officially naming world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler as its first automatic qualifier for the 45th edition of the competition.

Scottie Scheffler can already start making travel plans to be in New York for the Ryder Cup this fall. OK, so the World No. 1 was always going to be an important part of the U.S. team, but now it's official that he'll be wearing the red,

Playing in that year's Junior Ryder Cup, Scheffler was introduced to Bradley, who was making his debut on the U.S. squad at Medinah Country Club. Now, Bradley will lead Scheffler and team as U.S. Captain at Bethpage Black this fall.