Bradley named US Ryder Cup captain after Woods ‘rejects’ role

Keegan Bradley will be Team USA’s captain in the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, as confirmed by the PGA of America.

Bradley takes over from Zach Johnson, who led Team USA in their 16.5-11.5 defeat against Team Europe at Marco Simone Golf Club last September.

Bradley, a former PGA champion, debuted in the Ryder Cup in 2012, winning three of his four matches in the ‘Miracle at Medinah’ defeat. He also played in the 2014 loss at Gleneagles. Despite narrowly missing out on a captain’s pick in 2023 and having no previous experience as part of the backroom team, Bradley will now lead Team USA in the biennial contest from September 26-28, 2025.

“I am incredibly honored to accept this opportunity to captain the United States Team at the 2025 Ryder Cup,” Bradley said. “I would like to thank the PGA of America Ryder Cup Committee for their trust in me as we embark on this journey to Bethpage Black. 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.”

Bradley, who has six PGA Tour victories, including the 2023 Travelers Championship, will aim to regain the trophy on home soil and avoid back-to-back defeats.

Watch the 2025 Ryder Cup live on Sky Sports.