Maybe Bradley deserves to pick himself to make the U.S. team, but the potential distractions it would cause make the choice to be a playing captain a difficult one that could lead to some nightmare sc

Keegan Bradley’s shock appointment as the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup captain raised eyebrows across the golf world. At 39, he’s younger than most who’ve held the position and still active on the PGA Tour, making his dual role as player and captain a subject of growing concern — even with the event still over a year away.