Keegan Bradley clinches BMW Championship victory but cannot earn Ryder Cup points

**Keegan Bradley Clinches Seventh PGA Tour Title at BMW Championship but Misses Out on Ryder Cup Points**

Keegan Bradley, the newly appointed U.S. Ryder Cup captain for 2025, secured his seventh PGA Tour title with a thrilling victory at the BMW Championship held at Castle Pines over the weekend. Despite his triumph, Bradley will not be adding any points to his Ryder Cup tally due to the tournament’s exclusion from the list of events that count towards qualification.

The 38-year-old golfer demonstrated exceptional poise and determination in the final round, narrowly edging out Australian Adam Scott by a single stroke. Bradley entered Sunday with a slim lead but faced intense competition as Scott stumbled, recording three consecutive bogeys that set the stage for a dramatic conclusion.

Reflecting on his win, Bradley expressed his joy and disbelief: “Oh, man, it just shows why you’ve got to grind it out every week because you never know how fast it can switch,” he remarked. “Now I go to Atlanta with a chance to win the FedEx Cup. I can’t believe it. I’m so excited.”

This victory marks Bradley’s first PGA Tour title since last year’s Travelers Championship, solidifying his status as a formidable competitor. However, the win did not impact his Ryder Cup standing, where he currently sits 26th. Under the current system, only The Players Championship and the four Major tournaments—The Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and The Open—contribute points towards Ryder Cup qualification.

Despite this setback, Bradley remains determined to earn his place on the Ryder Cup team through merit alone. “No, I will either make the team on points—I don’t see myself picking—I’m not going to pick myself,” Bradley asserted in an interview with the Ryder Cup website. He emphasized that he would only consider being a part of the team if there were unanimous support from his fellow players, but he doesn’t anticipate that scenario. “I want to make the team on points; otherwise, I’m going to be the Captain.”

Bradley’s potential dual role as a playing captain would make him one of the youngest in recent history for the U.S. team. He also hinted at a possible appearance in the upcoming Presidents Cup. “I’m happy to do whatever, play whatever role they want me to play,” he said. “I think being the Ryder Cup captain has put me into this category of player that they haven’t really had—a captain still playing full-time on the Tour. One of my goals was to make that Presidents Cup team. So we’ll see. I hope I didn’t throw a huge wrench in everybody’s plans, but I’m proud to be in consideration.”

Bradley added, “I still feel like I’m in the prime of my career. I feel like there are parts of my game that are the best they’ve ever been, and I believe I’ve got years ahead of me.”

With an eye on the future, Bradley reiterated his ambition to qualify for the Ryder Cup team at Bethpage, where he will serve as captain. “That’s always been a goal of mine,” he said. “I feel like I can still keep playing at a high level for a while.”

As he heads to Atlanta with the prospect of a FedEx Cup victory, Bradley remains focused on his dual role as both a competitor and leader, eager to continue his journey at the top of the sport.