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'Really tough decision' - US captain Bradley will not play in Ryder Cup

'Really tough decision' - US captain Bradley will not play in Ryder Cup

Summary

United States Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley has decided not to include himself as a player in the upcoming match against Europe. He chose six players to complete the team, prioritizing his role as captain. The match will take place at Bethpage Black from September 26 to 28.

Key Facts

  • Keegan Bradley is the captain of the US Ryder Cup team but will not play as a team member.
  • Bradley announced his team selections on a Wednesday, finalizing a 12-player squad.
  • He picked Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, Patrick Cantley, and Sam Burns as wildcard players.
  • Automatic team members include Scottie Scheffler, JJ Spaun, Xander Schauffele, Russell Henley, Harris English, and Bryson DeChambeau.
  • Bradley is 39 years old and is the youngest US captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963.
  • He recently won the Travelers Championship and is ranked 11th in the world.
  • President Donald Trump supported Bradley's potential dual role as player and captain.
  • The European team will finalize its members on September 1, led by captain Luke Donald.
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