Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler downplays any idea of great expectations at this week's Ryder Cup, even after a six-win season that included two major titles.

The four-time major champion will lead a powerhouse United States squad against holders Europe when the 45th Ryder Cup tees off Friday at Bethpage Black.

Scheffler, a two-time Masters winner, captured the British Open and PGA Championship and added his 18th career PGA Tour title two weeks ago in the final US tuneup event for the Cup.

While his career Ryder Cup record is only 2-2-3, the Paris Olympic champion is expected to be a key player for the Americans this week.

"I truly don't think about expectations or anything like that. That's wasted space in my brain," Scheffler said Tuesday. "I don't bother with that kind of stuff because

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