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Over the weekend, President Donald Trump expressed his support to Keegan Bradley to choose himself as playing captain of Team USA in next month’s Ryder Cup.
Trump did not get his wish when Bradley, despite being ranked 11. Among US players, did not choose himself to be on the 12-man team.
Bradley chose Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, Patrick Cantlay and Sam Burns to represent the United States instead.
Keegan Bradley poserer for et foto med Travellers Championship Trophy efter at have vundet Travellers Championship Golf Tournament i juni i Connecticut, mens præsident Donald Trump smiler, mens han mødte med den sydkoreanske præsident Lee Jae Myung i det ovale kontor i Det Hvide Hus, mandag den 25. august 2025, i Washington, DC (Imagn/AP Newsroom)
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The reigning Traveler’s Championship winner said “the decision was made a while ago” that he would not play, and not even the president’s support could convince him. However, it still meant a lot to the 39-year-old.
“It was really surreal. I’ve been really blown up by the support. Every time you get the support of the president of the United States, it’s surreal and amazing. I really appreciate it, Mr. President. I hope you’re not disappointed,” Bradley said, adding he’s “look[ing] forward to see [him] at Ryder Cup. “
Trump announced he would attend the first day of the tournament. NE also visited the 2017 Presidents Cup in Jersey City.
“When you see such things, you start to wonder how we got to this point in my life,” Bradley broke. “But I was deeply honored to have him say that.”
Rory McIlroy recently said he didn’t think it was possible to be a gaming captain – no one has been doing so since Arnold Palmer in 1963.
US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley on Bethpage Black Course on August 18, 2025 in Bethpage, New York. (Howard Schnapp/Newsday RM via Getty Images)
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Pakinomist Digital asked Bradley about McIlroy’s comments and whether he felt he wanted to prove McIlroy wrong, but he seemed to be anything but agree with McIlroy while also saying a farewell.
“I’m not at all worried about what they do or say. I’m interested in our team. Not quite sure how he would know if it isn’t possible. No one has ever done it, really,” Bradley said.
“I said through this process that I wish I could call Arnold Palmer and get his advice. The simple fact is that the Ryder Cup is a completely different animal than it was in the 60s. Even it would be difficult. They can make comments on what I can and can’t do, no one would have known. I had incredible teams I can lean.
Ryder Cup Trophy Bethpage State Park Black Course on June 6, 2016 in Farmingdale, New York. (Gary Kellner/PGA of America)
Ryder Cup begins on September 26th. Scottie Scheffler, JJ Spaun, Russell Henley, Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau and Harris English all automatically qualified.
