Koepka and Thomas named in US Ryder Cup team

Brooks Koepka won this year's PGA Championship to secure his fifth major

Brooks Koepka and Justin Thomas have been named among United States captain Zach Johnson's six wildcard picks for the upcoming Ryder Cup.

Thomas failed to qualify for the season-ending FedEx Cup play-offs.

Sam Burns, Rickie Fowler, Collin Morikawa and Jordan Spieth are also picked for the match against Europe.

They join automatic qualifiers Brian Harman, Wyndham Clark, Max Homa, Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay in the 12-man team.

"A lot of time, lot of energy has gone into this process," said Johnson.

"I'm very confident in these six [picks]. That confidence comes from simply surrounding myself with great people.

"These are six guys who make the other guys whole."

The 44th Ryder Cup against takes place from 29 September to 1 October at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club near Rome.

USA are the holders of the Ryder Cup after a record 19-9 victory in Wisconsin in 2021.

More to follow.