Scheffler delivers telling verdict on new Ryder | Golf News

Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked golfer, has shared his ideas on his new Ryder Cup teammate Ben Griffin. This comes after their intense competitors at the Procore Championship, which served as a warm-up for the upcoming Ryder Cup.

Although he noticed his spectacular streak come to an end, Scheffler narrowly defeated Griffin in the match, marking his third participation in the distinguished event. On the other hand, this will likely be Griffin’s debut in the Ryder Cup workforce. Following his victory, Scheffler took the chance to reward Griffin’s expertise and potential contribution to the Ryder Cup.

In a post-match interview, Scheffler spoke extremely of Griffin as they gear up for the showdown at Bethpage Black later this month. “I think Ben always had the belief that he was going to be out here,” he said, according to the Bellingham Herald. “I don’t know if he was an accountant or [loan mortgage officer] for that long.” Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy issued a telling Ryder Cup message as Team Europe headed to New York for the match.

Scheffler also counseled Griffin’s self-assuredness, which he believes will likely be a useful asset against Team Europe. “When you talk to Ben, he’s a guy that has a lot of confidence, he’s got a lot of self belief. That’s what we love about him being a part of our Ryder Cup team,” he added.

“I grew up with Ben. He always had the talent to make it out here. He’s been a tremendous putter for his entire – as long as I’ve known him, and his ball-striking has really come around, and he’s also picked up some speed. Ben’s a guy that has always put in I think a ton of work and he’s always looking to improve.

“He’s never lacked confidence and he is going to be a great half of our Ryder Cup workforce this 12 months, and I’m sure he’ll be a half of many groups going ahead as effectively.”

Speaking about his bond with Griffin, Scheffler revealed that the 29 year old was someone he’d been battling against for years, which has helped forge a strong friendship between them.

“We used to play follow rounds together in junior and newbie golf. He’s been a buddy of mine for a long time,” he added.

“I’ve some of my best associates in the entire world out right here on Tour, and I really feel like I do know a lot of the blokes out right here rather well. So it will be very uncommon to have a man coming into the workforce room that we did not know very effectively just because we see each other week in, week out out right here.”

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With the Ryder Cup rapidly approaching, Scheffler highlighted how his showdown with Griffin at the Procore Championship could serve to hone both players’ abilities as they prepare to unite against Team Europe for the first time.

“It’s a lot more fascinating to be coming down the stretch having a probability to win the golf match. It’s a ton of enjoyable. Ben and I had a great battle today. I used to be lucky to be the winner this week, but he is going to bounce back. I’m excited that he is going to be on my workforce in a couple weeks. I’m excited that I haven’t got to play against him,” the world No. 1 concluded.