Scottie Scheffler first U.S. player to qualify for Ryder Cup

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World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is the first player selected to the 12-man U.S. Ryder Cup team via points, the PGA of America announced Wednesday.

Scheffler has been dominant this PGA Tour season, with seven consecutive top-five finishes before tying for 23rd at The Open Championship on Sunday. The 27-year-old had not finished worse than a tie for 12th since the CJ Cup in Octobe