Why is Keegan Bradley facing his toughest Ryder Cup decision — and what role is Donald Trump playing?
Team USA captain Keegan Bradley is under intense pressure ahead of next month’s Ryder Cup at Bethpage, as he decides whether or not to pick himself for the team.
Bradley admitted that the choice is “the hardest decision” of his career. While he has hinted at some of his wildcard selections, his own strong form at East Lake has complicated matters. “It’s a strange thing to even consider picking yourself,” he said, adding that his priority is to “put the team in the best position to win.”
The challenge is made even tougher with big names like Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler expected to lead Team USA’s charge against Europe.
Adding to the spotlight, Donald Trump has publicly weighed in. On Truth Social, the former president wrote:
“Keegan Bradley should DEFINITELY be on the American Ryder Cup Team – as Captain! He is an AMAZING guy. It will be a great Ryder Cup. At the invite of the PGA Tour, I will be there on Tournament Friday!”
Trump’s announcement that he will attend the event has further amplified the pressure surrounding Bradley’s final picks.
Meanwhile, across the aisle, Europe is preparing under captain Luke Donald. Rory McIlroy revealed that he and Donald often discuss Ryder Cup strategy, as they live on the same street in Florida. McIlroy emphasized the value of continuity in Europe’s setup:
“We all know what we’re going to get whenever we turn up at Bethpage, which I think is reassuring for a lot of the players.”
With Bradley’s decision looming, and the added drama of Trump’s presence, this year’s Ryder Cup is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched in recent memory.
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