KLook at Bradley will be the United States captain at the 2025 Ryder Cup, which will be held in Bethpage Black (New York). The PGA of America confirmed his appointment after months in which He entered into talks with Tiger Woods to offer him the position.
“I am incredibly honored to accept this opportunity to captain the US team in the 2025 Ryder Cup. I would like to thank the US PGA Ryder Cup Committee for their confidence in me as we embark on this journey to Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York My passion and appreciation for the greatest team golf event has never been greater. The Ryder Cup is unlike any other competition in our sport and this edition will undoubtedly be especially special, given the rich history and enthusiasm of the spectators on this iconic course.. “I look forward to getting ready for 2025,” Bradley said in a statement.
The The PGA of America’s first choice had been Tiger Woods. For several months they kept open the option that he would take the reins of the team if his professional obligations allowed it.
“I’m dedicating so much time to what we’re doing with the PGA Tour that I don’t want to stop fulfilling the role of captain if I can’t do it,” he said. Tiger in May.
Phil Mickelson, Keegan Bradley, Tiger Woods and captain Davis Love III at the 2012 Ryder Cup
Finally, Woods declined the offer. Although other names were considered (Justin Leonard, Fred Couples and Mark O’Meara, among others), during this Monday several American media outlets were already announcing the name of Keegan Bradley, who will be 39 years old when the date of the competition arrives (now he is 38 ) and it will be Youngest American captain in this since Arnold Palmer served as captain and player in 1963 at the age of 34.
The rumor led to the confirmation of his somewhat unexpected choice as he is an active player who could earn classification on the field. Furthermore, he was ruled out in the last Ryder. He played in the 2012 and 2014 editions, both with losses for the Americans.
