The Ryder Cup is one of golf's most beloved events for how it pits the best American golfers vs. the best from Europe.

The Irishman is due to play at least five more events this year but is hoping to make it six with a place on Europe's team at Bethpage Black in September, where he believes they'll be "ready to go"

The World No. 1 was the only American player who had qualified automatically before the British Open, and then he won at Royal Portrush. Technically, then his chances of making the team are exactly the same as they were a week ago. Truly a shame he couldn't have done more at Portrush to impress Keegan.

Tiger Woods suffered his first Ryder Cup singles defeat the last time Spain hosted the event. The tournament will return to the country for only the second time in 2031. It comes after the Camiral

Bethpage Black will host the 2025 Ryder Cup in two months and neither Brooks Koepka or Duston Johnson will be wearing the red, white and blue.

"Keegan can only change the overarching contract with Luke and Ryder Cup Europe's approval," a source told Telegraph Sport. "The contract between the teams includes things like how many vice-captains a team can have, etc. That is used year on year and captains rarely change that. But Keegan went to Luke with this clause and Luke generously agreed."

Bob MacIntyre is confident of an automatic spot on the European Ryder Cup team in September after a strong showing at this year's Open Championship took him up to second in the standings.

With the majors over, the next big event is the Ryder Cup and the SI Golf team explores whether the Scottie Scheffler-led home team is shaping up for a big win.