The news became official Wednesday: Scottie Scheffler is headed to Bethpage Black for the 2025 Ryder Cup as the first automatic qualifier, according to a release by the Ryder Cup. The Ryder Cup is a prestigious match-play competition between the United States and Europe, showcasing the best golfers from each side.

Scottie Scheffler can already start making travel plans to be in New York for the Ryder Cup this fall. OK, so the World No. 1 was always going to be an important part of the U.S. team, but now it's official that he'll be wearing the red,

It is hardly a surprise, but it is official nonetheless. On Wednesday it was announced that world number one golfer Scottie Scheffler is the first person to officially qualify for the United States Ryder Cup team that will look to re-take what is theirs at Bethpage Black later this year.