US Ryder Cup Captain Keegan Bradley Considers Playing Role After Travelers Win

Keegan Bradley, the U.S. Ryder Cup captain for 2025, is reconsidering his role as solely captain after his dramatic victory at the Travelers Championship, which moved him up to seventh in the world rankings and ninth in the U.S. Ryder Cup qualifying standings. This win has opened the possibility of him becoming the first playing captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963, a role Bradley had not initially planned to take. Despite this, Bradley emphasized the need to evaluate what is best for the team and discussed the potential for a dual role supported by his vice-captains. The Ryder Cup is scheduled for September 23-28 at Bethpage Black in New York, and Bradley's decision will be influenced by his standing among the top six automatic qualifiers and consultations with PGA officials and team members. His victory not only revived his chances of playing but also sparked widespread public support for him to compete as well as lead. Bradley expressed that the win changed the narrative, making it a complex but exciting scenario for Team USA's leadership.