Team USA Ryder Cup Hopes Center on PGA Championship Performance

The upcoming PGA Championship at Quail Hollow is a critical proving ground for players aiming to secure spots on the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team, particularly for LIV Golf players who lack extensive PGA Tour statistics. Team USA captain Keegan Bradley emphasized that performance in majors, especially under Sunday pressure, is a key factor in his selection process, alongside analytics and subjective evaluation of players' suitability to the Bethpage Black course. Rory McIlroy enters the tournament as a favorite following his recent career Grand Slam completion, while Jordan Spieth seeks to join the exclusive group of players who have won all four majors. Xander Schauffele, the defending PGA champion, also aims for a repeat victory after recovering from injury. Additionally, the Truist Championship served as a preparatory event and a Ryder Cup cycle gathering, which notably included LIV Golf members Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka, signaling some integration despite ongoing tour politics. Overall, the PGA Championship offers one of the few high-profile stages for LIV players to demonstrate their abilities and make a strong case for Ryder Cup selection.