The Ryder Cup Team USA roster was announced Wednesday morning, and one familiar face was not mentioned during Steve Strickers captains picks: Patrick Reed.Captain America, Reeds nickname, will not be playing at Whistling Straits this year after competing for the red, white and blue at the last three Ryder Cups."He took it like a true champion." - Captain Steve Stricker on breaking the news to Patrick Reed that he would not be on the U. Cole Hamels Jersey S. Ryder Cup team GOLF.com (@GOLF_com) Stricker admitted that not having Reed on the team was a tough call, and that Reed was the first person he reached out to to tell him he didnt make the team.He is a tremendous competitor, his record at the Ryder Cup is pretty darn good, Stricker said. "I think it was just the uncertainty of his health and really the lack of play that led to our decision down the stretch."MORE: This uncertainty of his health that Stricker is referring to is . At some points, Reed admitted to fearing Daniel Descalso Jersey for his life. He had to drop out of the BMW Championship, but was still able to compete at the Tour Championship, finishing at 25.But before his case of pneumonia, Reed was dealing with a left ankle injury, causing him to drop out of The Northern Trust in August as well.With these medical i sues, Reed didnt play much at the tail end of the PGA Tour season, causing him to drop in the FedEx Cup rankings. His playing didnt look strong heading into the Ryder Cup decision, which presumably led to Stricker leaving him out.It has been quite the year for Reed. In January at the Farmers Insurance Open, Reed was at the forefront of a rules controversy after he picked up his ball when he was told that it had not bounced. However, Brandon Kintzler Jersey he did this before the rules official could come over, and social media erupted saying the ball did bounce and that Reed did not follow the Mike Montgomery Jersey rules. Reed ended up winning the tournament, which then led on the situation with mixed feelings.The full exchange as Patrick Reed takes embedded ball relief on No. 10. PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) Reeds overall likeability in the golf world has definitely decreased since he made his last Ryder Cup appearance due to a few rule controversies and comments made about other golfers, .After Reeds last experience on the Ryder Cup team in Paris where he publicly expre sed his frustration with the team and captain Jim Furyk when they didnt pair him with Spieth, there was speculation that Reed wouldnt make the final cut. It would create an awkward setting in the locker room, thats for sure.Regardle s, Reeds infamous match against Rory McIlroy in 2016 will remain one of the greatest showdowns in Ryder Cup history. Reed beat McIlroy by one hole on their Sunday one-on-one matchup to bring the victory to the United States.This years Ryder Cup Team USA roster consists of six rookies Daniel Berger, Xander Schauffele, Harris English, ScottieScheffler, Patrick Cantlay and Collin Morikawa and six former Ryder Cup players Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, Ian Happ Jersey Jordan Spieth, Tony Finau, Dustin Johnson and Justin Thomas. The Ryder Cup begins Friday, Sept. 24 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 26.