US Ryder Cup Team Finalized: Bradley Opts Out of Playing Role
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Wildcard Picks Announced
united States Ryder Cup Captain Keegan bradley announced his six wildcard selections on Wednesday, completing the team roster for the upcoming competition at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York, from September 26-28. Bradley made the deliberate decision not to attempt to play alongside his captaincy duties, a role not held by a player as 1963.
The captainS picks are Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, Patrick Cantlay, and Sam Burns. Bradley, currently ranked 11th in the world, explained that the strong performances of other players throughout the qualifying period led to his decision.
Qualified Players and Notable Absences
These selections join the previously qualified players: Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, JJ Spaun, Harris English, Russell Henley, and Bryson DeChambeau.The team will aim to reclaim the Ryder Cup trophy, which europe won 16-11 in the 2023 edition held in Rome.
Notable omissions from the US team include Jordan Spieth and Brooks Koepka, both of whom experienced challenging seasons impacting their chances of automatic qualification or a captain’s pick.
European Team Announcement Imminent
European captain Luke Donald is scheduled to announce his six wildcard selections on monday. The 45th edition of the Ryder Cup promises a highly competitive showdown between the two continents.
