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Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Scottie Scheffler Makes Strong Statement After Major Career Decision
Scottie Scheffler Makes Strong Statement After Major Career Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. On Thursday, Ryder Cup USA reposted a message on X from world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler that read, "I will do whatever it takes to help our team reclaim the Cup." Advertisement This announcement comes on the heels of Scheffler's official selection to the 2025 United States Ryder Cup team, confirming his place among the six automatic qualifiers and joining the roster headed by captain Keegan Bradley. Scheffler went on to say, "Representing the United States at the Ryder Cup has been one of the greatest honors of my career, and I look forward to doing so for a third time this September... I cannot wait to play in front of the passionate New York spectators at Bethpage Black." Since turning pro in 2018, Scheffler has rapidly ascended to become one of golf's most decorated competitors. Advertisement In his rookie season on the PGA Tour in 2019, he earned both Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year honors. Since then, Scheffler has amassed 21 professional victories, 16 of which came on the PGA Tour and four European Tour wins. Scheffler has won three major championships: the Masters Tournament in 2022 and 2024 and the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club. He also boasts back-to-back The Players Championship titles in 2023 and 2024, making him the first player in history to achieve consecutive victories at that event. PGA Tour golfer Scottie Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Looking ahead, the 2025 Ryder Cup stands as a marquee team event that will pit the United States against Europe over four days (September 25-28) at the storied Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York. Advertisement This will mark Scheffler's third Ryder Cup appearance with the U.S. team, having previously played in 2021 and 2023. Related: Phil Mickelson Makes Big Career Announcement on Wednesday Related: Scottie Scheffler's Actions in New Video Spark Strong Reaction From PGA Tour This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Keegan Bradley Offers Strong Opinion on First Ryder Cup Lock
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Back in April, Scottie Scheffler made a surprising decision. Fresh off his dominant win at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, where he tied a PGA Tour record with a jaw-dropping 253, the World No. 1 had the opportunity to join his Ryder Cup teammates for an exclusive Team USA dinner. But instead, he chose family over formality, skipping the event, which also had Bryson Dechambeau and Brooks Koepka. But did it affect his impression of Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley? CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Keegan Bradley of the United States speaks to the media prior to the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 13, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo... CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Keegan Bradley of the United States speaks to the media prior to the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 13, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by) More Getty Images Not a chance! Instead, Scheffler's unmatched consistency this season has made him the first official lock for Team USA at Bethpage Black this November. On Wednesday, Keegan Bradley made no secret of his enthusiasm. "Scottie is the ultimate team player, and I have no doubt that he will be ready and motivated come September," Bradley stated. "I could not be more excited to have him as a member of the U.S. Team." "Scottie is the ultimate team player and I have no doubt that he will be ready and motivated come September. I could not be more excited to have him as a member of the U.S. Team." - @Keegan_Bradley — Ryder Cup USA (@RyderCupUSA) June 4, 2025 And why not? His PGA Tour resume the last couple of years is becoming legendary. He didn't just win at Muirfield Village—he became the second player ever to defend his title there, a feat only Tiger Woods (1999-2001) had previously accomplished. At the PGA Championship, Scheffler stormed through Quail Hollow, putting together four clinical rounds, closing with an even-par 71 to win by five strokes. His ball-striking numbers this season? Ranks No. 1 in SG: Approach, No. 1 in SG: Tee-to-Green, and Top 3 in SG: Total. If that was not enough, Scheffler's Ryder Cup history speaks for itself His debut came at Whistling Straits in 2021, where the U.S. routed Europe 19-9. Now, as a three-time Ryder Cup player, the stage is set for him to take on Bethpage Black's fierce test. "Representing the United States at the Ryder Cup has been one of the greatest honors of my career, and I look forward to doing so for a third time this September," Scheffler said upon officially locking his spot. Scottie Scheffler walks off the 18th green after finishing his round during the second round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. Scottie Scheffler walks off the 18th green after finishing his round during the second round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio./And this time, he's hunting redemption. After Team USA's defeat in Rome in 2023, the stakes are higher than ever. "I will do whatever it takes to help our team reclaim the Cup and cannot wait to play in front of the passionate New York spectators at Bethpage Black," Scheffler added. Who will join Scottie Scheffler next? While Scheffler's seat is secured, the remaining five automatic spots are far from settled. Current rankings show Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, and Russell Henley as the frontrunners. But with Ben Griffin climbing seven places, sitting just 1,334 points behind Henley, the fight for a Ryder Cup spot is intensifying. Bradley will also announce six Captain's Picks in August, meaning Ryder Cup hopefuls still have time to make a case for themselves. For now, Scheffler stands alone as the first lock—but the race to join him is far from over. More Golf: Jack Nicklaus Shades PGA Tour Stars Amid Scottie Scheffler's Win
Newsweek
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Ryder Cup Captain Invited LIV Golf's DeChambeau, 1 Other to Dinner
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. If there is one thing the entire golf world can agree on, it is that Keegan Bradley is passionate about the Ryder Cup. So it is no surprise that he's doing everything in his power to ensure the strongest possible American team competes at Bethpage Black. One step in that direction is the dinner Bradley hosted Tuesday in Philadelphia for several potential team members. What better setting to strengthen the bonds of future teammates than spending a few hours together in a relaxed atmosphere? The information was released by renowned Golf Channel journalist Todd Lewis, who also revealed the surprise invitation extended to Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau to attend the dinner. Tuesday night in Philly @Keegan_Bradley will host a dinner for the current top 20 in the @RyderCupUSA standings. Also invited are members of the 2023 U.S. Ryder Cup Team and the 2024 U.S. @PresidentsCup team. LIV players @brysondech & @BKoepka are scheduled to be at the dinner. — Todd Lewis (@ToddLewisGC) May 6, 2025 Later, during an interview for SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio, Lewis also reflected on how this action reflects the leadership of Keegan Bradley: "That's kind of an example of the passion that Keegan has," Lewis said. "And we had a pretty good conversation this morning. I think when he did not get picked for Rome, he realized that the dynamic on the PGA Tour, for whatever reason, has shifted now." "There is a lot more friendships. There are players rooting for each other. They want to beat them, but if they can't beat them, they root for them..." "I think that he's trying to incorporate that here with this dinner tonight. Obviously, not everyone at that dinner is going to make the team, but having good chemistry, having the same purpose, is something that he is going to lay the framework for tonight." Bryson DeChambeau of team United States plays his shot from the 16th tee during Sunday Singles Matches of the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits on September 26, 2021 in Kohler, Wisconsin. Bryson DeChambeau of team United States plays his shot from the 16th tee during Sunday Singles Matches of the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits on September 26, 2021 in Kohler, of the PGA Tour's dinner guests were in the Philadelphia area for the Truist Championship, which begins Thursday. Not so for Koepka and DeChambeau, who had just arrived from Korea, where the most recent LIV Golf event took place. That, along with the fact that they are both part of the Saudi-backed league, makes their presence at the dinner a bit surprising. But it is also a clear sign that captain Bradley is not going to let the current controversy between the two tours affect the building of the Ryder Cup team. According to what Todd Lewis reported, in addition to Bradley, Koepka and DeChambeau, the guest list included the following players (among others) currently inside the top 20 of the US team rankings: Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, Russell Henley, Justin Thomas, Maverick McNealy, Brian Harman, Andrew Novak, J.J. Spaun, Patrick Cantlay, Harris English, Tom Hoge, Daniel Berger, Lucas Glover, Billy Horschel, Wyndham Clark, Tony Finau, Michael Kim and Akshay Bhatia. Scheffler skipped the Truist Championship, so he did not attend the dinner. The same goes for Billy Horschel, who will undergo surgery next week to repair a hip injury. More Golf: Phil Mickelson Trolled for Egregious Scottie Scheffler Prediction
