SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (AP) – The Olympics has thrown another wrinkle into the golf schedule, this one affecting the American team for the Ryder Cup.
The PGA Championship typically is the final event to earn one of the eight automatic qualifying spots, and then Davis Love III would have four captain’s picks leading up to the Ryder Cup matches that start Sept. 30 at Hazeltine.
Because the PGA has been moved to the end of July ahead of the Olympics, qualifying for the Americans won’t end until Aug. 28 after The Barclays.
Love is looking beyond standings because of the Olympics.
For example, Rickie Fowler has slipped to No. 10 in the standings. He is going to Rio de Janeiro, taking him out of at least two tournaments (Travelers Championship and John Deere Classic) that others behind him in the standings might not play.