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Keegan Bradley selected as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for 2025
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In a shocking turn of events, Keegan Bradley has been selected to be the United States’ next Ryder Cup captain.
Bradley is just 38 years old, which makes him the youngest Ryder Cup captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963. In 2023, Bradley was a contender for a captain’s pick at Marco Simone, but ultimately was not chosen. Not even a year later, he’s been made the captain of the 2025 team.
The 2025 Ryder Cup will take place at Bethpage Black, which is a course Keegan is extremely familiar with. He played his college golf at St. John’s University, which hosted tournaments at the course throughout his collegiate career.
Bradley only played in two Ryder Cups, going 4-3 cumulatively in his matches.
“I am incredibly honored to accept this opportunity to captain the United States Team at the 2025 Ryder Cup,” Bradley said in a statement released by the PGA of America. “I would like to thank the PGA of America Ryder Cup Committee for their trust in me as we embark on this journey to Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York.”
After the drubbing in Rome, it appears the United States team is looking for a spark in the form of a local player who can rally the team and crowd at Bethpage.
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Rory McIlroy admits he was left in ‘disbelief’ by Keegan Bradley’s Ryder Cup appointment
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On Monday, the world of golf was put into collective disbelief when Keegan Bradley was appointed as the 2025 United States team Ryder Cup captain. The vast majority of fans and media lauded the choice, but it was a surprising one, nonetheless.
During his pre-tournament press conference, Rory McIlroy, who was the leading point scorer in the 2023 Ryder Cup, was asked for his thoughts on the Bradley appointment.
“I think it has come as a surprise for everyone. We had dinner in London on Sunday night with Luke [Donald], and he told us then.
“Its’ an interesting appointment. The youngest captain since Arnold Palmer I think was a playing captain as 34. But he knows Bethpage very well. He went to university in the area. He’s obviously very passionate about the Ryder Cup.
‘It’s certainly a departure from what the US have done over the last few years, and time will tell if that’s a good thing or not.”
When he was asked how the room reacted while the European team was out to dinner, he said “disbelief.”
“I think disbelief, probably. I think Keegan was probably in disbelief, at some point, too, but it’s certainly an interesting pick.”
McIlroy got off to a hot start at the Scottish Open, where he is the defending champion. He will have to chase down Ludvig Aberg, who is leading after he completed his first 36 holes.
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‘The rules need to be enforced’ – Nelly Korda on slow play on the LPGA Tour
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Slow play has once again become a topic of discussion in professional golf. Earlier this week, LIV Golf’s Thomas Pieters said he believes players on the DP World Tour are “cheating” due to the fact that they are knowingly taking more time to hit their shots than the rules allow.
It’s in the R&A’s rule book how much time you can take so in my eyes they are cheating.. ?????
— Thomas Pieters (@Thomas_Pieters) July 7, 2024
Yesterday, LPGA Tour superstar, Nelly Korda, spoke on the subject of slow play as well.
The 25-year-old is preparing for the Evian Championship this week, where Carlota Ciganda was disqualified last year for slow play.
After last year’s event, Nelly supported the decision that led to Ciganda’s disqualification.
“I really like Carlota. She’s a great person. I enjoy playing with her. I am a fast player, but I would say at the end of the day the rules of golf are the rules of golf, and it’s good that it’s being enforced.”
This week at her pre-tournament press conference, she doubled down on her stance.
“If I was a spectator and I was out here for five-and-a-half hours to six hours, you know, it’s tough to watch. You want to watch a sport that’s continuously moving and not continuously stalling. I would say I think it’s really important for the rules officials to enforce the rules of golf.”
“I just think the faster people play is better for the game,” Korda said. “The rules need to be enforced and we have seen that. I think the LPGA Tour is doing a better job. I still think there is some room for improvement, and it’s going to be better for the game of golf if there aren’t three groups on one hole.
“I know there is tough golf courses and conditions too that you need to take into account. But at the end of the day, the more we improve the pace of play the more people are going to be interested in watching, coming out and not just watching on TV.”
Korda comes into the major championship missing her last three cuts after winning six of eight events to start the season.
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‘Never thought I would say this…’ – NFL star Sauce Gardner makes huge claim after picking up golf
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NFL cornerback, Sauce Gardner, has recently caught the golf bug and has documented his early golf journey on social media.
The New York Jets star took to X once again on Wednesday, saying golf was harder than football.
Never thought I would say this, but golf is harder than football.
— SAUCE GARDNER (@iamSauceGardner) July 10, 2024
“Never thought I would say this, but golf is harder than football.”
I don’t think many would disagree with Gardner’s revelation, but it’s interesting to see a football player say it, nonetheless.
One account, “LIV Golf Insider”, replied to Gardner and it seemed to resonate with the way most fans feel.
“Nobody on the planet thinks football is harder to play than golf.”
Gardner is running out of time to work on his golf game with football season right around the corner.
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