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Keegan Bradley’s Ryder Cup Dilemma Becomes More Complex

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March 10, 2025
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Keegan Bradley’s Ryder Cup Dilemma Becomes More Complex
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Keegan Bradley finds himself in an intriguing dilemma, a situation most golfers would envy. His current performance on the green is causing quite a stir, not as a victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, but due to his remarkable showing among non-winners on Sunday. His closing round, an impressive eight-under 64 that shattered course records with a blistering 29 on the front nine, was the standout of the day, outpacing others by a remarkable three strokes. By evening’s end, he secured a T5 finish, marking his third top-25 of the year and nudging him closer to breaking into the top 12 of the U.S. Ryder Cup points standings.

The exhilarating moments for Bradley the golfer, however, raise concerns for Bradley the Ryder Cup captain. The twist? Keegan’s outstanding performance could catapult him out of his captaincy role and onto the team as a player. At 38, Bradley was one of the youngest captains selected by the PGA of America, raising eyebrows because he was young enough to potentially qualify as a player. This wasn’t an absurd notion; he nearly made it to the Cup in Rome last year and has demonstrated the kind of sizzling form that draws Ryder Cup attention.

Bradley himself has tried to play down the tricky scenario. He noted how the demands of being a captain leave little room for rigorous competitive prep for playing. This was evident at the Presidents Cup, where he served as a playing assistant captain and expressed concerns about balancing both responsibilities there.

Yet, his surprise triumph at the BMW Championship and a stellar showing representing the U.S. at the Presidents Cup have made him reconsider. Bradley stated he’d only step into a player’s role if he clinched one of the six automatic Ryder Cup spots, stepping down as captain should that happen. “Making that team will be tough,” he admitted. “But if I qualify, I’ll play. I can’t imagine being a captain’s pick, but leading as captain is an honor.”

As Saturday’s 64 reinvigorated the debate about his potential candidacy, he remains slightly outside automatic qualification range. However, a potent run in the coming month could push him into contention, something even Bradley conceded in post-round talks. “I’d love to compete in a Ryder Cup singles match,” he joked, “It’s always lingering, and days like this help build momentum as the year rolls on.”

Lucky for both Bradley and his fans, any dramatic Ryder Cup changes remain months away. The U.S. team’s six automatic qualifiers are filled with strong contenders like Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele among others, not to mention Collin Morikawa, a top-ranked global player. Nonetheless, with only two spots genuinely up for grabs, Bradley’s ongoing battles with players such as Russell Henley could redefine the leaderboard.

Juggling the dual mindset of a potential player and a captain isn’t ideal, but it’s where Bradley stands as spring approaches. He has until the BMW Championship’s end, his championship turf, to secure an automatic Ryder Cup spot. Otherwise, he will make his captain’s picks the following week at the Tour Championship before steering the team at Bethpage a month later. Until then, his task is simple: hit the ball as well as he can. It’s bound to be an intriguing summer ahead, but perhaps a little complexity can make it all the more rewarding.

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