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Thorbjorn Olesen — Ryder Cup Rating

Denmark · Shotmaker · Peak overall 77 · #51 in the Europe pool

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

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

Why these ratings

Thorbjorn Olesen's profile is defined by driving distance (82) — the standout number in the card. As a Shotmaker, Thorbjorn shapes the ball and manufactures scores rather than overpowering a course — short game 75, iron play 80. Creative recovery makes this style thrive when a hole looks lost.

Ryder Cup strengths

Thorbjorn's biggest weapons are Driving (82) — solid driving distance; Irons (80) — solid iron play; Big-match (78) — 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 Focus (73) and Putting (74). In match play these are the areas an opponent will target, and the reason pairing Thorbjorn with a complementary partner matters.

Best format

On the ratings, Thorbjorn'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 Thorbjorn

Driving — 82. More than any other number, this is the rating that shapes how Thorbjorn should be used in a squad.

In Drive for Five, Thorbjorn's in-game Ryder Cup record stands at 2W · 0H · 1L.

How to use Thorbjorn in Drive for Five

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

Want to see it play out? Draft Thorbjorn 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.