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04-07-2025
- Sport
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Keegan Bradley's 2025 Ryder Cup Vice Captains — Experience That Could Deliver Team USA Victory
Keegan Bradley's 2025 Ryder Cup Vice Captains — Experience That Could Deliver Team USA Victory originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black is already generating serious buzz, and U.S. captain Keegan Bradley has put together a vice-captain lineup that's pretty impressive on paper. With Gary Woodland rounding out the group as his fifth and final vice captain, Bradley has assembled a brain trust that mixes major championship wins, Ryder Cup battle scars and the kind of competitive fire that could make all the difference come September. Advertisement Jim Furyk: The Voice of Experience Nobody on this team knows the Ryder Cup like Jim Furyk. The guy played in nine of them and captained the 2018 team in Paris — and yeah, that one didn't go so well for Team USA. But here's the thing: losing that badly might actually make Furyk more valuable, not less. He's seen what can go wrong when everything's on the line, and his steady, analytical approach could be exactly what Bradley needs when the pressure cooker gets turned up to 11. U.S. team captain Jim Furyk is seen during the final round of the Presidents Cup on Sept. 29, 2024, in Ile Bizard, Bolte-Imagn Images Kevin Kisner: The Energy Guy If you've ever watched Kisner play, you know he's got that scrappy, never-say-die attitude that Ryder Cup teams thrive on. The man knows how to grind out points when matches get tight, and he's been through the team competition wringer with Presidents Cup experience. Plus, Kisner's the kind of straight shooter who can tell a player exactly what they need to hear — whether it's a pep talk or a reality check. Advertisement Team USA member Kevin Kisner drinks from the Presidents Cup trophy at Quail Hollow Club on Sept. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, North Casey-Imagn Images Webb Simpson: Mr. Reliable Simpson won the 2012 U.S. Open at Olympic Club, so he's been there when it counts. What makes him valuable isn't just the major championship — it's how methodical and consistent he's been throughout his career. In match play, where one bad hole can derail everything, having someone who can help players think through strategy and stay level-headed is huge. Simpson's that steady voice in the storm. Webb Simpson, winner of the 112th U.S. Open, is pictured at The Olympic Club on June 17, 2012, in San Chenoy-Imagn Images Brandt Snedeker: The Pressure Player Snedeker's played in multiple Ryder Cups as a player, so he gets what it's like when 40,000 people are screaming and every putt feels like it weighs a thousand pounds. His putting has always been elite, and he's got that analytical mind that can break down opponents and course conditions. When Bradley needs someone to help prep players for specific matchups, Snedeker's your guy. Advertisement Team USA member Brandt Snedeker addresses the media at the 41st Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club on Sept. 28, 2016, in Chaska, Minnesota. John David Mercer-Imagn Images Gary Woodland: The Bridge Builder Here's where Bradley got creative. Woodland won the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach and earned the PGA Tour's Byron Nelson Award for his character and charitable work. But more importantly, he's still out there competing week to week. That means he can relate to the current crop of players in ways the other vice-captains might not. He's the bridge between the veteran leadership and the young guns who'll actually be teeing it up. Gary Woodland is seen with the championship trophy after winning the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links on June 16, Schumacher-Imagn Images Why This Group Works What's smart about Bradley's picks is how they cover all the bases. You've got experience (Furyk), energy (Kisner), reliability (Simpson), clutch performance (Snedeker) and current relevance (Woodland). Each guy brings something different to the table, which means Bradley can match the right voice to the right player at the right moment. Advertisement The Ryder Cup isn't just about having 12 great golfers — it's about having the right leadership to maximize what those 12 guys can do together. With Bethpage Black providing home-field advantage and this experienced crew providing the guidance, the Americans look like they're setting themselves up for success. Come September, we'll find out if all this veteran wisdom translates to points on the board. Related: Aldrich Potgieter's Victory Proves Professional Golf's Next Generation Has No Fear Related: Let's Talk About Why Keegan Bradley Should Be Ryder Cup's First Playing Captain in 62 Years Related: Allow Me to Introduce Myself This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Washington Post
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Gary Woodland chosen as final assistant captain for US Ryder Cup team
FRISCO, Texas — Former U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland will make his first Ryder Cup appearance this year, announced Wednesday as the fifth and final assistant to U.S. captain Keegan Bradley for the matches at Bethpage Black. Woodland joins Jim Furyk, Brandt Snedeker, Kevin Kisner and Webb Simpson as U.S. assistants when the Americans try to win back the cup from Europe on Sept. 26-28.
Gulf Today
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Bradley eyes playing captain role at Ryder Cup after winning Travelers Championship
Keegan Bradley could become the first Ryder Cup playing captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963 after jumping to seventh in world rankings following his PGA Tour Travelers Championship victory. The 39-year-old American's fightback triumph Sunday over England's Tommy Fleetwood brought an eighth career PGA crown, his fourth in as many years, and sparked already brisk talk about Bradley playing on his US squad against Europe in September at Bethpage Black. 'Yeah, I mean, listen, this changes the story a little bit,' said Bradley, previously reluctant to consider a playing captaincy. 'I never would have thought about playing if I hadn't won. This definitely opens the door to play. I don't know if I'm going to do it or not, but I certainly have to take a pretty hard look at what's best for the team and we'll see.' Bradley leaped 14 spots in the world rankings and into ninth in the US team points qualifying. While still shy of the six automatic qualifying spots, Bradley is in a position that would typically be worthy of a captain's pick. 'It's still June, so we still got a long ways to go,' Bradley said. 'This definitely changes things a little bit and we'll all get together and figure out the best way to do this.' The six automatic qualifiers will be set after the BMW Championship on August 17 while the six captain's picks will be chosen after the Tour Championship in Atlanta on August 21-24. 'I will play if I feel like it will help the team,' said. Bradley has fielded questions about playing in the Cup all year. 'I never really planned on playing,' he said. 'I really wanted to just be the captain. I really felt strongly about that. I want to serve the guys. They asked me to do a job. I want to do it to the best of my abilities. 'With the amazing vice captains that I have, and I have a better perspective of playing in the Presidents Cup and being around a lot of the guys, I feel a lot more comfortable if I went that route.' If he plays, Bradley would load more responsibilities on his assistant captains -- Jim Furyk, Kevin Kisner, Webb Simpson and Brandt Snedeker. 'I'm really proud of the guys that are vice captains,' Bradley said. 'You got Jim Furyk, one of the greatest players to play and also an incredibly great captain at the Presidents Cup.' Furyk guided the Americans to a 10th consecutive victory over the Internationals in last year's Presidents Cup at Montreal. Lee wins Women's PGA Championship for third major title: Australian Minjee Lee fired a gritty two-over-par 74 to win the Women's PGA Championship on Sunday, capturing her third major title by three strokes on another demanding day in Frisco, Texas. The 29-year-old from Perth added the title to her 2021 Evian Championship and the US Women's Open title she won in 2022, finishing with a four-under-par total of 284. American Auston Kim and Thailand's Chanettee Wannasaen tied for second on on one-under 287. 'A lot of patience out there today,' said Lee, who started the day with a four-shot lead after a brilliant, bogey-free round on Saturday but had three bogeys in her first six holes. 'I just felt like some shots were going my way and some shots weren't,' Lee said. Lee made her first birdie of the day at the par-five ninth, where she missed the green but chipped to two feet. She gave a stroke back at the 10th, but after rolling in a tense nine-foot putt for par at 13 she drilled a nine-footer for birdie at the 14th to boost her lead back to three strokes. Agence France-Presse
France 24
23-06-2025
- Sport
- France 24
Bradley eyes playing captain role at Ryder Cup after win
The 39-year-old American's fightback triumph Sunday over England's Tommy Fleetwood brought an eighth career PGA crown, his fourth in as many years, and sparked already brisk talk about Bradley playing on his US squad against Europe in September at Bethpage Black. "Yeah, I mean, listen, this changes the story a little bit," said Bradley, previously reluctant to consider a playing captaincy. "I never would have thought about playing if I hadn't won. This definitely opens the door to play. I don't know if I'm going to do it or not, but I certainly have to take a pretty hard look at what's best for the team and we'll see." Bradley leaped 14 spots in the world rankings and into ninth in the US team points qualifying. While still shy of the six automatic qualifying spots, Bradley is in a position that would typically be worthy of a captain's pick. "It's still June, so we still got a long ways to go," Bradley said. "This definitely changes things a little bit and we'll all get together and figure out the best way to do this." The six automatic qualifiers will be set after the BMW Championship on August 17 while the six captain's picks will be chosen after the Tour Championship in Atlanta on August 21-24. "I will play if I feel like it will help the team," said. Bradley has fielded questions about playing in the Cup all year. "I never really planned on playing," he said. "I really wanted to just be the captain. I really felt strongly about that. I want to serve the guys. They asked me to do a job. I want to do it to the best of my abilities. "With the amazing vice captains that I have, and I have a better perspective of playing in the Presidents Cup and being around a lot of the guys, I feel a lot more comfortable if I went that route." If he plays, Bradley would load more responsibilities on his assistant captains -- Jim Furyk, Kevin Kisner, Webb Simpson and Brandt Snedeker. "I'm really proud of the guys that are vice captains," Bradley said. "You got Jim Furyk, one of the greatest players to play and also an incredibly great captain at the Presidents Cup." Furyk guided the Americans to a 10th consecutive victory over the Internationals in last year's Presidents Cup at Montreal. The Presidents Cup also saw Tiger Woods serve as a playing captain in 2019 at Royal Melbourne, when the US team won 16-14 in Australia. PGA of America chief executive Seth Waugh told Bradley a year ago when he was picked as captain that he wanted Bradley to be the first playing captain since Palmer. "My head was spinning, I didn't know what they were talking about, but they knew that was a possibility," Bradley said. "A year ago I don't know if I would have thought I would be seventh in the world, but I certainly thought I would be contending in tournaments."
Hindustan Times
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Bradley eyes playing captain role at Ryder Cup after win
Keegan Bradley could become the first Ryder Cup playing captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963 after jumping to seventh in world rankings following his PGA Tour Travelers Championship victory. HT Image The 39-year-old American's fightback triumph Sunday over England's Tommy Fleetwood brought an eighth career PGA crown, his fourth in as many years, and sparked already brisk talk about Bradley playing on his US squad against Europe in September at Bethpage Black. "Yeah, I mean, listen, this changes the story a little bit," said Bradley, previously reluctant to consider a playing captaincy. "I never would have thought about playing if I hadn't won. This definitely opens the door to play. I don't know if I'm going to do it or not, but I certainly have to take a pretty hard look at what's best for the team and we'll see." Bradley leaped 14 spots in the world rankings and into ninth in the US team points qualifying. While still shy of the six automatic qualifying spots, Bradley is in a position that would typically be worthy of a captain's pick. "It's still June, so we still got a long ways to go," Bradley said. "This definitely changes things a little bit and we'll all get together and figure out the best way to do this." The six automatic qualifiers will be set after the BMW Championship on August 17 while the six captain's picks will be chosen after the Tour Championship in Atlanta on August 21-24. "I will play if I feel like it will help the team," said. Bradley has fielded questions about playing in the Cup all year. "I never really planned on playing," he said. "I really wanted to just be the captain. I really felt strongly about that. I want to serve the guys. They asked me to do a job. I want to do it to the best of my abilities. "With the amazing vice captains that I have, and I have a better perspective of playing in the Presidents Cup and being around a lot of the guys, I feel a lot more comfortable if I went that route." If he plays, Bradley would load more responsibilities on his assistant captains Jim Furyk, Kevin Kisner, Webb Simpson and Brandt Snedeker. "I'm really proud of the guys that are vice captains," Bradley said. "You got Jim Furyk, one of the greatest players to play and also an incredibly great captain at the Presidents Cup." Furyk guided the Americans to a 10th consecutive victory over the Internationals in last year's Presidents Cup at Montreal. The Presidents Cup also saw Tiger Woods serve as a playing captain in 2019 at Royal Melbourne, when the US team won 16-14 in Australia. PGA of America chief executive Seth Waugh told Bradley a year ago when he was picked as captain that he wanted Bradley to be the first playing captain since Palmer. "My head was spinning, I didn't know what they were talking about, but they knew that was a possibility," Bradley said. "A year ago I don't know if I would have thought I would be seventh in the world, but I certainly thought I would be contending in tournaments." js/ea This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
