US Ryder Cup Captain Bradley Omits Himself From Team

Keegan Bradley, the U.S. Ryder Cup captain in 2025, chose not to pick himself as a player despite a strong season that saw him rise to No. 11 in the world rankings. Had he selected himself, he would have been the first playing captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963, but Bradley decided to focus entirely on his captain duties and the team's overall strategy. Instead, he selected six wildcards—Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, Patrick Cantlay, and Sam Burns—to join the six automatic qualifiers including world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau. Bradley expressed that the decision was difficult and made with the team's best interests in mind, acknowledging that all the selected players had stepped up. His choice drew mixed reactions from fans and media, with some expressing disappointment they would not see him compete. The U.S. team will face Europe at the Ryder Cup held at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York, aiming to avenge a loss from two years prior.