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John Mahaffey — Ryder Cup Rating

Texas · Precision · Peak overall 77 · #79 in the USA pool

Career Ryder Cup record in-game: 1W · 1H · 1L

Attribute ratings

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: John Mahaffey

Everything below is derived from John's Drive for Five ratings — the same nine attributes that drive the game. John is rated 77 overall and plays as a Precision.

Why these ratings

John Mahaffey's profile is defined by driving accuracy (78) — the standout number in the card. As a Precision player, John prioritises finding fairways and greens — accuracy 78, 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

John's biggest weapons are Accuracy (78) — solid driving accuracy; Irons (78) — solid iron play; Scrambling (78) — 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 John with a complementary partner matters.

Best format

On the ratings, John'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 John

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

In Drive for Five, John's in-game Ryder Cup record stands at 1W · 1H · 1L.

How to use John in Drive for Five

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

Want to see it play out? Draft John in Drive for Five, set the pairings, and find out whether the ratings deliver when the cup is on the line.

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.