Rory McIlroy expressed disbelief at Keegan Bradley being named the US team Ryder Cup captain for 2025, a departure from previous choices. McIlroy highlighted Bradley's familiarity with Bethpage but questioned the feasibility of him being a player-captain. Despite Bradley's world ranking of 19, McIlroy believes the captaincy might conflict with playing duties. McIlroy contemplated a player-captain role for the 2027 Ryder Cup but dismissed it, emphasizing the challenges of balancing both roles effectively.