The PGA of America has confirmed that Keegan Bradley will captain the US workforce for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.
The previous PGA champion succeeds Zach Johnson, who led the U.S. to a 16.5-11.5 victory over Europe final September at Marco Simone Golf Membership.
Bradley made his Ryder Cup debut in 2012, profitable three of 4 matches on the “Miracle at Medina” earlier than additionally dropping to Gleneagles in 2014 appeared within the recreation.
The 38-year-old was all however chosen as captain for 2023 and has by no means been a part of the backroom workers, though Bradley will now lead the U.S. workforce for 2 years, happening from September 26-28, 2025 As soon as upon a time the sport.
“I’m extraordinarily honored to just accept this chance to captain Group USA within the 2025 Ryder Cup,” Bradley mentioned. “I want to thank the PGA of America Ryder Cup Committee for supporting me as we embark on our journey to Bethpage Black. of belief.
“My enthusiasm and appreciation for golf’s biggest workforce occasion has by no means been better. The Ryder Cup is not like some other competitors in our sport, and given the wealthy historical past of this iconic course and the passionate spectators, this event It’s going to undoubtedly be further particular.
Bradley will probably be tasked with recapturing the trophy on dwelling soil and avoiding a dropping streak with six PGA Tour victories to his title, most just lately the 2023 Vacationers Championship.
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Highlights from the fourth spherical of the 2023 Vacationers Championship as Keegan Bradley wins his sixth PGA Tour title with a three-shot victory
“I’m proud and excited to nominate Keegan Bradley as captain of the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup workforce,” mentioned PGA of America President John Lindert.
“Keegan’s previous Ryder Cup expertise, sturdy relationships and unwavering ardour for the occasion will show invaluable as he guides Group USA over the following 12 months and a half. We imagine that underneath Keegan’s management Subsequent, the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup workforce will compete at Bethpage, the place his confidence and willpower have outlined his profession.
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We glance again at highlights from the 2012 Ryder Cup and Group Europe’s extraordinary success within the ‘Miracle of Medina’
Why is not Woods captain of the Ryder Cup?
Woods made eight appearances at Hazeltine in 2016 as a participant and co-captain and has been in “negotiations” with the PGA of America about main the U.S. workforce subsequent September.
The previous world No. 1 refused to downplay captaincy rumors at his pre-Masters press convention, regardless of warning on the PGA Championship in Could that he may not be capable of tackle the accountability on account of different off-course obligations.
The U.S. had beforehand most well-liked to pick its captain not less than 18 months upfront, with the explanation for the delay believed to be discussions with Woods, whereas a number of experiences prompt the 15-time main champion felt unable to satisfy the accountability.
“We’re nonetheless speaking about it,” Woods defined at Valhalla in Could. “I put in a number of time on the PGA Tour and if I could not do it, I did not wish to fulfill my captain’s duties.
“What this all means is representing Group USA and a dedication to the PGA of America, the gamers and the followers – I have to really feel like I may give the time I deserve.”
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Highlights of day three of the Ryder Cup at Marco Simeone Golf and Nation Membership in Italy
Donald returns to European workforce
Former world primary Luke Donald will captain Europe for the second time, having led them to a 16.5-11.5 win in Rome final September. Donald received all 4 Ryder Cups he competed in and served as vice-captain at two Ryder Cups.
Thomas Bjorn and Edoardo Molinari, who had been a part of the workforce behind Donald’s 2023 victory in Rome, return as vice-captains, whereas former Ryder Cup-winning captain Paul Mai Paul McGinley has been appointed strategic advisor.
Sky Sports activities will proceed to be the house of the Ryder Cup, with all three days of the 2025 Ryder Cup broadcast solely reside from September 26 to twenty-eight subsequent 12 months. Stream PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LPGA Tour and extra with NOW.
