Justin Thomas to play fourth Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black

Justin Thomas will make his fourth Ryder Cup appearance later this month at Bethpage Black, officials said, rejoining a U.S. side that will lean on his experience after a season that featured a return to form. The two-time major champion earned his place on the team following a rebound campaign highlighted by a playoff victory at the RBC Heritage and a string of top-10 finishes that helped restore confidence ahead of the biennial clash with Europe.

Thomas returned to the winners circle for the first time since the 2022 PGA Championship when he prevailed in a playoff at the Heritage, a victory that netted roughly $3.6 million. He posted eight top-10s this year, his most since 2021-22, and finished among the tour’s leading earners; official records show he has collected more than $70 million in career prize money, placing him among the tour’s all-time leaders. After missing the mark for the 2024 Presidents Cup, Thomas has spoken publicly about using that disappointment as motivation, and his late-season surge helped secure his selection for the U.S. side.

Thomas is a proven Ryder Cup performer. He made his debut in 2018 at Le Golf National in Paris when he was the world number one...