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Mark O'Meara — Ryder Cup Rating

California · Precision · Peak overall 79 · #43 in the USA pool

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Career Ryder Cup record in-game: 1W · 1H · 2L

Attribute ratings

Driving Distance79
Driving Accuracy79
Iron Play80
Short Game79
Scrambling79
Putting80
Pressure79
Focus78
Big-Match Factor80

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: Mark O'Meara

Everything below is derived from Mark's Drive for Five ratings — the same nine attributes that drive the game. Mark is rated 79 overall and plays as a Precision.

Why these ratings

Mark O'Meara's profile is defined by iron play (80) — the standout number in the card. As a Precision player, Mark prioritises finding fairways and greens — accuracy 79, iron play 80. That control is gold in foursomes, where mistakes are shared, and on tight courses that punish the crooked driver.

Ryder Cup strengths

Mark's biggest weapons are Irons (80) — solid iron play; Putting (80) — solid putting; Big-match (80) — solid big-match temperament. These are the attributes to lean on when picking sessions and pairings.

Weaknesses to manage

The softer spots in the card are Driving (79). In match play these are the areas an opponent will target, and the reason pairing Mark with a complementary partner matters.

Best format

On the ratings, Mark's strongest session is the Fourballs. Better ball suits this card’s attacking numbers — free to chase birdies while a partner keeps a safe score in play.

The attribute that defines Mark

Irons — 80. More than any other number, this is the rating that shapes how Mark should be used in a squad.

In Drive for Five, Mark's in-game Ryder Cup record stands at 1W · 1H · 2L.

How to use Mark in Drive for Five

Based purely on the in-game ratings, Mark is best deployed as a squad-depth option whose best session is the fourballs. Use Mark where the fourballs 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.