Keegan Bradley opens door to Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka ahead of Ryder Cup

Keegan Bradley, the recently appointed captain of Team USA for the 2025 Ryder Cup, has expressed his openness to including players from LIV Golf, signaling a departure from the recent divide between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed league. Bradley is determined to assemble the best possible team, regardless of where his picks play their golf.

This stance is particularly relevant as key figures like Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau, who defected to LIV Golf, still remain among the world’s top talents. Bradley’s primary focus is on winning back the trophy that Team USA lost to Europe last year, underscoring the importance of selecting players based on performance rather than affiliation.

Despite the tensions between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, Bradley’s inclusive approach seeks to bridge the gap for the sake of victory. He made it clear that his team will consist of the 12 best American players, regardless of their tour memberships.

This is a significant move, given that LIV Golf participants, such as Koepka, are currently barred from earning points in PGA Tour events, which traditionally influence Ryder Cup selections. However, Bradley’s stance hints at the possibility of making captain’s picks to ensure the strongest squad competes in 2025.