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Keegan Bradley Decided to Break His Own Heart in Pursuit of Ryder Cup Glory for Team USA | News Channel 3-12

Bradley prioritized his leadership role and selected Sam Burns as the final player, aiming to maximize Team USA's chances at the 2025 Ryder Cup, held at Bethpage Black.

  • On Wednesday, Team USA captain Keegan Bradley finalized his 12-man roster and declined to include himself, setting the lineup for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black from September 26-28.
  • Bradley said he had decided "a while ago" not to play at Bethpage Black, citing the captain's responsibilities and focusing solely on leading Team USA despite a strong 2025 season.
  • Bradley selected six captain's picks including Justin Thomas, who praised him, saying `He wants to do whatever is best for the team` and `I know all of us are gutted for him`.
  • Bradley admitted the decision hurt, saying `I know 100 percent certain this is the right choice`, while noting the last playing captain was Arnold Palmer in 1963.
  • At 39, Bradley stands as the youngest Ryder Cup captain since Arnold Palmer and the PGA of America tapped him, while observers say trusting the 12-man team could galvanize Team USA.
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Phil Mickelson sides with golf insider as the latter calls Keegan Bradley’s Ryder Cup decision ‘big boy stuff’

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Keegan Bradley decided to break his own heart in pursuit of Ryder Cup glory for Team USA

Keegan Bradley put an end to months of speculation on Wednesday by breaking his own heart. He’s betting that personal sacrifice is going to lead to Ryder Cup glory in a month’s time.

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Keegan Bradley heartbroken as US captain chooses not to play in Ryder Cup

Bradley had considered giving himself a wild card into the 12-man team that takes on Europe at Bethpage Black in New York.

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Keegan Bradley captain's picks: Why Team USA won't have playing captain at 2025 Ryder Cup

The 39-year-old decided not to choose himself for the event.

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2025 Ryder Cup: Justin Thomas lauds Keegan Bradley's commitment to U.S. team amid call not to play as captain

The veteran of the group shared his respect for Bradley's most difficult decision thus far as captain

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golfmagic.com broke the news in on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
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