Keegan Bradley Opens Up About His ‘Loner’ Attitude Being Changed After Given Unexpected Responsibility Keegan Bradley won't play the Ryder Cup, but being a captain has affected his outlook. He shares

Tiger Woods declined the role of U.S. Ryder Cup captain for 2025 because of multiple ongoing commitments. After his decline, Keegan Bradley became the captain out of the blue. This made him the youngest captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963. The PGA usually chooses veteran, retired players for this role. Therefore, many believe that he was the PGA of America’s pity pick after his well-documented heartbreak of being left off the 2023 Ryder Cup . However, this unexpected responsibility has brought significant changes in Bradley’s mindset and outlook on competition.

It came as a shock to many fans when he decided not to play in the Ryder Cup 2025 and instead focus on captain duties. As the 8 PGA Tour winner said, it was a heartbreaking moment for him, considering he grew up wanting to