U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley is set to reveal his six captain’s picks on Wednesday. The primary question everyone is asking is: Will he select himself?
If Bradley does pick himself, he will be the first playing captain in the Ryder Cup since Arnold Palmer with the U.S. team in 1963, who secured a decisive 23-9 win.
Qualified players on the U.S. team so far include World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun, two-time major champ Xander Schauffele, along with veterans Russell Henley and Harris English.
Bradley and his vice captains will finalize the rest of the U.S. roster to compete against Europe at Bethpage Black, New York, from September 26-28. The U.S. team aims to bounce back from their 16½-11½ defeat to Europe in 2023.
European captain Luke Donald will announce his selections on September 1, which is expected to include players like Masters champion Rory McIlroy and several others.
As the selection deadline approaches, one looming decision is whether Bradley will opt to pick himself, a move supported by many peers who recognize his competitive edge. With the U.S. team aiming for victory, all eyes are on Bradley’s decisions leading up to the event.
