Patrick Cantlay

Reached a career-high third in the world after victories in the final two events of the 2021 FedEx Cup play-off series not only earned him the $15million jackpot bonus, but also sealed his first Ryder Cup cap.

As on his first Presidents Cup appearance in 2019, he won twice with Xander Schauffele and then beat Shane Lowry in the final day singles. Won twice more in 2022 and was back with Schauffele at the Presidents Cup, where they again picked up two points and he defeated Adam Scott in singles.

Tied for third at the 2019 PGA Championship, then captured the Memorial Tournament and, by beating Collin Morikawa in a play-off, successfully defended it in 2021 after Jon Rahm, six clear with a round to go, had to withdraw following a positive Covid test.

Was the world’s top-ranked amateur for a record 54 consecutive weeks and was part of the 2011 American Walker Cup side at Royal Aberdeen. Before turning professional, Cantlay twice made the cut in the US Open and once at The Masters.

In 2013, he was kept out of action by a stress fracture in his back and could not even pick up a club for 10 months.