First Bob MacIntyre faced down the US hecklers who were no doubt warming up their dimwitted jousts for next month’s Ryder Cup. And then the Scot holed a 40-footer on the last to signal to Scottie Scheffler that he will not simply be swept aside for a £2.

The United States captain stands 10th on the Ryder Cup points list, and he will have to decide whether to make himself a playing captain or defer to another player with a lesser resume this season. Bradley has been able to separate the two jobs -- PGA Tour player,

Scottie Scheffler confirmed he plans to play in the Napa Valley event as part of his preparations for the upcoming Ryder Cup.

At first, he put in the work but didn’t get the benefits of winning on tour. So after what amounted to a gap year, he’s in the mix in the FedEx Cup playoffs.