Keegan Bradley Says Being Ryder Cup Playing Captain 'Biggest Decision' of His Life
Keegan Bradley's strong 2025 PGA Tour performance places him 11th in US team standings, positioning him as a possible playing captain, supported by teammate Justin Thomas.
- Keegan Bradley faces a critical decision as playing captain for the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team, with picks due Wednesday at Bethpage Black.
- Bradley weighs whether to include himself among his six captain's picks while balancing his own competitive form and leadership duties.
- He has struggled on course recently despite winning the Travelers Championship in June and remains ranked 13th worldwide and 11th in FedEx Cup standings.
- Bradley acknowledged that whichever choice he makes will shape how he is remembered, and he assured that the selection will be the best possible one, though it is expected to spark controversy.
- The outcome at the Ryder Cup Sept. 26-28 will shape judgment of Bradley’s decision, reflecting the unique pressures of being a playing captain.
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Bradley Says One Ryder Cup Star Is the 'Heartbeat' of Team USA
When Keegan Bradley finalized his six captain’s picks for the upcoming Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, one remark stood out above the rest. In speaking about Justin Thomas, Bradley didn’t just offer praise; he delivered a statement about identity: “He [Justin Thomas] is the heartbeat of our team. This guy was born to play Ryder Cups, and specifically at Bethpage Black.’’The declaration was significant. In a roster stacked with talent, Bradley singl…
Keegan Bradley Makes Impossible 'Arnold Palmer' Wish as Ryder Cup Stress Intensifies
“Pretty strange thing to pick yourself.” This could be the perfect way to sum up Keegan Bradley‘s situation right now. With the dilemma of whether to pick himself as a playing captain or not, Bradley has gathered Arnold Palmer parallels. And rightly so, with Palmer being the only playing captain in Ryder Cup history. However, this decision won’t be easy, and Bradley understands that. In fact, the US captain has one unique wish moving forward int…
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