Keegan Bradley's Wife, Jillian, to Play Ryder Cup 'Hero' at Bethpage Black
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Do you ever just wait after a match, not for the trophy lift, but for the raw, unscripted moments between a player and their close ones?
Just last week, after Tommy Fleetwood's gut-wrenching Travelers loss, a viral video showed his wife, Clare, comforting him with a soft smile and warm hug that said more than words.
In the spotlight was Keegan Bradley, who edged Fleetwood by one shot to claim his 8th PGA Tour title, just when he needed it the most.
CROMWELL, CONNECTICUT - JUNE 22: Keegan Bradley of the United States reacts to his winning birdie putt on the 18th green with his wife Jillian and sons during the final round of the Travelers Championship...
CROMWELL, CONNECTICUT - JUNE 22: Keegan Bradley of the United States reacts to his winning birdie putt on the 18th green with his wife Jillian and sons during the final round of the Travelers Championship 2025 at TPC River Highlands on June 22, 2025 in Cromwell, Connecticut. (Photo by) More
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While there was no viral clip of his wife, Jillian, stealing the show, one moment that stood out was their sons, Logan and Cooper, sprinting toward Ms. Bradley with replica trophies in hand.
But behind every scene, be it PGA Tour or Ryder Cup, the real MVP (Most Valuable Player) is Jilian, and Keegan made it quite clear during his media appearance at the Rocket Classic.
"Jillian really is everything to our family and to me," Bradley expressed when asked about his wife's role in his life as the Ryder Cup captain.
"She allows me to be the best that I can be. My youngest son Saturday night (before Travlers final round) was sick and throwing up all night—I woke up and had no idea."
He declared, "She's the hero of our family, she's doing an incredible job of being the lady captain."
Then, with a nod to what lies ahead, Bradley added, "She's going to make sure that our guys and the wives are taken care of and ready to do everything we can to win the Ryder Cup".
This isn't the first time Bradley has credited Jillian's behind-the-scenes effort.
Keegan Bradley has talked about wife's efforts more than once
Back in January at the Sentry Tournament, he mentioned bouncing ideas off her while preparing for the season: "I'm thinking a lot, talking with my wife a lot about ideas that
I have, talking to old coaches, old players like that," he told reporters.
MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 29: Keegan Bradley of the U.S. Team celebrates with wife Jillian Stacey and Tony Finau after defeating the International Team during Sunday Singles on day four of the 2024 Presidents Cup...
MONTREAL, QUEBEC - SEPTEMBER 29: Keegan Bradley of the U.S. Team celebrates with wife Jillian Stacey and Tony Finau after defeating the International Team during Sunday Singles on day four of the 2024 Presidents Cup at The Royal Montreal Golf Club on September 29, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by) More
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The Ryder Cup, set from the 26th to the 28th of September at Bethpage Black, is more than just another tournament for Bradley. After being controversially snubbed in 2023 despite two wins and finishing 11th in the points list, his passion for the event has only intensified.
That fire was also on full display in the viral clip of Netflix's Full Swing, which drew mixed reactions but showed just how much the red, white, and blue mean to him.
🚨🇺🇸🏆 #WATCH — Captain Keegan Bradley is ready to destroy team Europe at the Ryder Cup: 'I've been doubted my whole f**king life. That's when I do my best work. We are gonna go to Bethpage to kick their f**king ass.' 😵
(Via: @netflix) @KeegsArmy
pic.twitter.com/FIeSpzIsb0 — NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) February 25, 2025
Now, as Captain Bradley moves closer to bringing the trophy home, Jillian's role will be pivotal. As "lady captain," she'll be responsible for coordinating the players' families, managing off-course logistics, and ensuring the team's emotional balance, a crucial part of Ryder Cup success.
Currently, Keegan sits at the 9th Ryder Cup standing and is looking for one more win to qualify as the playing captain as he tees up at the Rocket Classic.
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