Keegan Bradley's Ryder Cup Plan to Coerce Team USA Members Revealed

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15-05-2025

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We are just a few months away from the Ryder Cup, and the anticipation is building.
Team USA has lifted the prestigious trophy 27 times, and Keegan Bradley is determined to add another victory to the record books.
Bradley, the first paid and second-youngest Ryder Cup captain, has made his ambitions clear since he was appointed captain.
"I would love to be a playing captain," he stated after securing the position back in July 2024.
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA - APRIL 20: Keegan Bradley of the United States walks off the fifth tee during the final round of the RBC Heritage 2025 at Harbour Town Golf Links on April...
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA - APRIL 20: Keegan Bradley of the United States walks off the fifth tee during the final round of the RBC Heritage 2025 at Harbour Town Golf Links on April 20, 2025 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) More
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He's certainly putting in the effort to make that happen. Currently ranked 18th in the world, Bradley has two top-10 finishes so far this season.
One of his standout performances came at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, where the 38-year-old made history by carding an astonishing 7-under, 29 on the front nine.
That achievement was not even reached by Tiger Woods, a 15-time major champion.
Sadly, Bradley's Masters performance told a different story.
While Rory McIlroy finally broke his 11-year curse to claim the green jacket, Bradley struggled, missing the cut with a 3-over-par.
Keegan Brandley reveals backup plan for Ryder Cup qualification
His Masters setback has undoubtedly weighed on Bradley, a sentiment echoed in his conversation with Golf Channel reporter Todd Lewis during the Ryder Cup dinner recently.
Lewis, speaking with in-studio hosts Damon Hack and Eamon Lynch, shared Bradley's thoughts:
"He would love to qualify for this team. He would love to make this team himself and to automatically qualify."
But what if he doesn't? Bradley has a contingency plan for that, too!
Lewis further revealed: "Let's say hypothetically he finishes seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, maybe in the standings once the qualification process is over."
"He did say that if that happens, he will talk to the six that did qualify, get a sense of their feelings about him being a playing captain on the team, and then make a decision from there."
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 07: Keegan Bradley of the United States gestures on the tournament practice area ahead of a practice round prior to the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April...
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 07: Keegan Bradley of the United States gestures on the tournament practice area ahead of a practice round prior to the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 07, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by) More
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If Bradley does manage to secure a spot, he will become the first playing captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963 to lead Team USA at the Ryder Cup.
The news surfaced when Todd Lewis reported from the venue where Bradley recently hosted a team dinner for Ryder Cup hopefuls.
Surprisingly, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler was absent from the gathering, opting out of the event.
However, what truly raised eyebrows was the presence of LIV Golf's two biggest names, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka.
The Captain's approach to team-building is unconventional, but it underscores his commitment to assembling the strongest possible squad for Bethpage Black.
Whether he joins the team as a playing captain or not, one thing is certain—he's leaving no stone unturned in his pursuit of Ryder Cup glory.
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