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Gordon Brand Jnr — Ryder Cup Rating

Scotland · Precision · Peak overall 76 · #58 in the Europe pool

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Career Ryder Cup record in-game: 2W · 0H · 2L

Attribute ratings

Driving Distance76
Driving Accuracy77
Iron Play78
Short Game76
Scrambling77
Putting76
Pressure76
Focus75
Big-Match Factor77

Ratings are a subjective interpretation created for Drive for Five, scored 0–99 across nine attributes. Pressure is weighted heavily in Ryder Cup situations — it's the attribute that most often decides the closest matches. Read how it fits the wider Ryder Cup statistics that actually predict results.

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Scouting report: Gordon Brand Jnr

Everything below is derived from Gordon's Drive for Five ratings — the same nine attributes that drive the game. Gordon is rated 76 overall and plays as a Precision.

Why these ratings

Gordon Brand Jnr's profile is defined by iron play (78) — the standout number in the card. As a Precision player, Gordon prioritises finding fairways and greens — accuracy 77, iron play 78. That control is gold in foursomes, where mistakes are shared, and on tight courses that punish the crooked driver.

Ryder Cup strengths

Gordon's biggest weapons are Irons (78) — solid iron play; Accuracy (77) — solid driving accuracy; Scrambling (77) — solid scrambling. These are the attributes to lean on when picking sessions and pairings.

Weaknesses to manage

The softer spots in the card are Focus (75) and Driving (76). In match play these are the areas an opponent will target, and the reason pairing Gordon with a complementary partner matters.

Best format

On the ratings, Gordon's strongest session is the Foursomes. Alternate shot rewards the accuracy and control in this card — a low-mistake game that won’t leave a partner exposed.

The attribute that defines Gordon

Irons — 78. More than any other number, this is the rating that shapes how Gordon should be used in a squad.

In Drive for Five, Gordon's in-game Ryder Cup record stands at 2W · 0H · 2L.

How to use Gordon in Drive for Five

Based purely on the in-game ratings, Gordon is best deployed as a squad-depth option whose best session is the foursomes. Use Gordon where the foursomes ratings shine, and protect the softer numbers with the right partner.

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Drive for Five is an independent, unofficial fan project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the Ryder Cup, the PGA of America, Ryder Cup Europe, the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour, or any player, team or organisation mentioned. All ratings are subjective interpretations created for the game.