Vermont native Keegan Bradley has been named captain of the 2025 Ryder Cup Team.
The story was first broke by Bob Harig, but then confirmed but all the entities involved including the Ryder Cup committee themselves.
“My passion and appreciation for golf’s greatest team event have never been stronger. The Ryder Cup is unlike any other competition in our sport, and this edition will undoubtedly be particularly special given the rich history and enthusiastic spectators at this iconic course. I look forward to beginning preparations for 2025,” said Bradley in a press release.
An official announcement is set for Tuesday.
“Keegan’s past Ryder Cup experience, strong relationships and unwavering passion for this event will prove invaluable as he guides the U.S. Team over the next year and a half. We are confident that with Keegan at the helm, the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup Team will compete at Bethpage with the same confidence and determination that has defined his career,” said PGA of America President John Lindert.
The announcement comes after reports surfaced early in the morning that Tiger Woods had turned down the captaincy.
Stewart Cink was thought to be a possibility for a short time until Bradley’s name emerged.
Bradley in Ryder Cup
Bradley will become the 31st captain in the history of the Ryder Cup dating back to 1927.
The Challenge Cup alum made his Ryder Cup debut in 2012 at Medinah where Team USA famously blew the match during Sunday Singles.
Bradley also competed in the Ryder Cup in 2014.
He was left off of last year’s team and the incident was captured by Netflix.