Although many expected Ben Griffin to take a significant step at the Pro Core Championship, the 29-year-old failed to reach the trophy. Scottie Scheffler spoiled his plans with a great performance in the final round and once again showed that the world number 1 is deserved.
In ten days, the two will perform at the Ryder Cup as teammates, and their form can certainly please the captain of the American team, Keegan Bradley. Famous faces of the golf scene, analysts and former stars commented on Griffin's performance, expressing certain dilemmas and skepticism.
Tripp Isenhour believes Keegan Bradley must now shift Griffin's focus from this tournament to the Ryder Cup.
He points out that Bradley can better understand how a player like Griffin handles pressure, which will be key in the prestigious tournament.
“Absolutely [this gives Bradley reason for concern]. And guess what, he’s saying poa annua greens, Bethpage has poa annua in their greens. I’m sure he’s happy with the way he struck the golf ball, but Ryder Cups come down to making pressure putts,” he said, as quoted by The Golfing Gazette.
Ryder Cup pressure
While it is emphasized that Ben Griffin has shown consistency this season and knows how to play under pressure, the pressure that will arise at the Ryder Cup is significantly greater.
Isenhour believes that the 24-year-old needs to practice more on how to deal with that pressure, and time will tell how ready the American golfer is for such a challenge.
“Now, I don’t see Ben Griffin in an anchor match on Sunday in the singles, but those kind of things are definitely where you’re going to have to rely on him to sure that part of his game up. This year he’s made plenty of pressure putts. He has. You don’t win two times on the PGA Tour if you haven’t done it, and really have the season he’s had. He’s had 11 top 10 finishes now this season. So very consistent performance. ."- he said.
