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New Ryder Cup Announcement Made on Wednesday in Latest Golf News
New Ryder Cup Announcement Made on Wednesday in Latest Golf News originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Ryder Cup's 2025 edition at Bethpage Black is shaping up to be a landmark event for Team USA. As of now, the top six players in the points standings are Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, J.J. Spaun, Russell Henley, Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas.
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Among them, only Scheffler has secured his spot through automatic point qualification. The other spots will be secured after the BMW Championship in August.
Captain Keegan Bradley, officially named USA skipper on July 8, 2024, previously appointed four experienced vice captains — Webb Simpson, Brandt Snedeker, Kevin Kisner and Jim Furyk — for the U.S. side.
On Wednesday, Bradley revealed his fifth and final vice captain, announcing 2019 U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland will head to Bethpage as part of the leadership team.
Woodland has shown remarkable resilience, most notably returning from brain surgery in 2023 to earn the PGA Tour Courage Award in February 2025.
Gary Woodland lines up a putt on the fourth green during the third round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic.© Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
"I have an incredible amount of respect and admiration for Gary and all he has accomplished in this game," Bradley said in a statement.
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"As a major champion and someone who is still competing at a high level, he is well aware of the demands of performing on golf's biggest stages. He will be a valuable leader for us over the coming months and throughout the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black."
Woodland was thankful for the opportunity. He was quick to show his gratitude to the U.S. captain and Travelers Championship winner.
"I am extremely excited and grateful to Keegan for the opportunity to support the U.S. Team at the 2025 Ryder Cup,' said Woodland. 'Keegan's passion for this event is contagious and I am thrilled to be a part of it."
"With just over two months to go until we arrive at Bethpage, I am fully committed to doing everything I can to help Keegan as well as our team of vice captains and players." he added.
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The Ryder Cup will be held Sept. 26-28. Matches will be televised by NBC and Golf Channel and streamed on Peacock.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
