Dustin Johnson makes feelings clear on Ryder Cup | Golf News

Dustin Johnson, the previous world No. 1, has expressed his need to take part in the next Ryder Cup after lacking out on Team USA’s defeat to Europe at Bethpage Black.

Johnson, who made historical past as the first American to go 5-0 at the Ryder Cup when he last participated in the event at Whistling Straits in 2021, watched Sunday’s motion “on the couch,” as Keegan Bradley’s staff narrowly missed a historic comeback.

Despite a important dip in type over the past few years, many followers are keen for the LIV Golf star’s return to Team USA following the loss to Luke Donald’s staff. Johnson is one of three LIV gamers that former captain Paul Azinger believes ought to have been chosen for Bethpage.

After a difficult season, which included three missed cuts at the majors, Johnson has shown indicators of a comeback and shot a bogey-free, eight-under-par opening spherical at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship on Thursday.

The 41-year-old’s dedication to competing at the very best degree has been scrutinized in current months, but he assured reporters at Carnoustie that he still has the drive to play in the Ryder Cup, aiming for a comeback at Adare Manor in Ireland in 2027.

“I’d love to,” Johnson said. “I just need to play a little better. But I finally feel like I have my game coming back into form. I’ve got a lot more confidence in it, and I am starting to swing it well again.

“I went through about a yr where I just wasn’t swinging at it very nicely. But I really feel I’m now beginning to hit a lot of good photographs and really feel a lot more constant.

“It just wasn’t very consistent for a long time now, but the last few months have been nice. “He continued: “Of course, I want to be there. I just need to play a bit better, and I think I’d definitely get a hard look if I can, so hopefully I will be at Adare.”

Johnson, who has competed in 5 Ryder Cups and claimed victory in the event twice, was struck by the decided comeback from Bradley’s squad as they closed the hole before in the end succumbing to a 15-13 loss.

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“A really good comeback on Sunday to make it really interesting,” he said.

“But, with the Europeans as far ahead as they were, the chances were very, very slim. At least they made good TV on Sunday, though.”