The Slam Podcast: Has Zach Johnson made the right Ryder Cup picks?
Matt Chivers and Matt Coles talk about each of Zach Johnson’s Ryder Cup picks for the 2023 matches in Italy on The Slam
The 2023 American Ryder Cup side is complete, but has Zach Johnson made the right Captain’s picks?
In a special episode of The Slam Podcast – in association with Callaway – Matt Chivers and Matt Coles discuss the six selections that joined the US side for the matches in Italy earlier today.
Justin Thomas was picked after some golf fans doubted if he’d be chosen, so how important is it for the two-time major champion to perform well at Marco Simone?
Jordan Spieth, Collin Morikawa, and Rickie Fowler were also chosen as well as Brooks Koepka – the only LIV Golf player to make the American side.
Should Bryson DeChambeau have joined his LIV colleague on Team USA? Matt and Matt discuss how DeChambeau would’ve contributed to the team atmosphere when travelling to Europe.
Sam Burns is set to make his Ryder Cup debut having won the WGC Match Play in March – but was the runner-up Cameron Young unfortunate to miss out on a Ryder Cup bow?
The team also discuss other candidates that missed out such as Keegan Bradley, Lucas Glover and Denny McCarthy – while also looking forward to Monday, September 4 when Luke Donald is set to name his six Captain’s picks.
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Matt Chivers
Now on the wrong side of 25, Matt has been playing golf since the age of 13 and was largely inspired to take up the game by countless family members who played golf during his childhood.
Matt is a member at Royal Cinque Ports in Deal playing off a 5 handicap, just a pitching wedge away from his hometown of Dover where he went to school and grew up. He has previously been a member at Etchinghill and Walmer and Kingsdown in Kent.
Having studied history at the University of Liverpool, Matt went on to pass his NCTJ Exams in Manchester a year later to fulfil his lifelong ambition of becoming a journalist. He picked up work experience along the way at places such as the Racing Post, the Independent, Sportsbeat and the Lancashire Evening Post.
Matt joined NCG in February 2023 and is the website’s main source of tour news, features and opinion. He has reported live from events such as The Open, the Ryder Cup and The Players Championship, having also interviewed and spent time with some of the biggest names in the sport.
Consuming tour golf on what is a 24/7 basis, you can come to Matt for informed views on the game and the latest updates on the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LPGA Tour, Ladies European Tour and LIV Golf.
What’s in Matt’s bag: Cobra LTDx LS driver, Cobra LTDx 3-wood, TaylorMade P7MC irons, Ping Glide 4.0 wedges, Odyssey putter.
