Introduction to the 2025 Ryder Cup
The 2025 Ryder Cup is set to take place at Bethpage Black on Long Island, with the US team looking to avenge their 16.5-11.5 loss to Europe at the 2023 Ryder Cup. Keegan Bradley, who was eligible to be the first playing captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963, revealed the six final captains’ picks that will represent the US Ryder Cup team next month.
The US Team Selection
Bradley revealed that Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, Patrick Cantlay, and Sam Burns got the nods, meaning Bradley will not become the first playing captain at a Ryder Cup in 62 years. These six picks will join World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, US Open winner JJ Spaun, last year’s two-time major winner Xander Schauffele, Russell Henley, and Harris English, who qualified for the team on points accumulated throughout the PGA season. LIV Golf League captain Bryson DeChambeau will also represent the United States.
Aug 24, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Keegan Bradley plays his shot from the 12th tee during the final round of the TOUR Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Team Players’ Profiles
Justin Thomas is a two-time PGA Championship winner and will be making his fourth Ryder Cup appearance. He has gone an impressive 17-7-4 in his previous three appearances at the competition. This season, he broke a nearly three-year PGA Tour drought by winning the RBC Heritage in a playoff on April 20.
Aug 23, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Justin Thomas on the third hole during the third round of the TOUR Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Collin Morikawa is a two-time major champion who has also excelled in matchplay, going 10-5-1 at the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup. Ben Griffin’s coming-out party in 2025, which featured wins at the Zurich Classic and the Charles Schwab Challenge along with top-10 finishes at the PGA Championship, US Open, and the Memorial, has landed him with the Americans. Cameron Young, a New York native, picked up his first career PGA Tour victory earlier this month at the Wyndham Championship. Patrick Cantlay is another matchplay mercenary who has gone 5-2-1 in the last two Ryder Cups. Sam Burns is one of the best putters in the game, who is on quite a heater as of late, tying for fourth at the BMW Championship and placing seventh at the Tour Championship.
The Road to the 2025 Ryder Cup
The Americans will try to avenge their loss to Europe at the 2023 Ryder Cup, with this year’s tournament coming from Farmingdale, NY on Sept. 26-28. Team Europe captain Luke Donald will announce his six captain’s choices on Sept. 1, rounding out a roster that already includes Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, Rasmus Hojgaard, and Tyrrell Hatton.
Conclusion
The 2025 Ryder Cup is shaping up to be an exciting event, with a strong US team looking to take down Europe. With a mix of experienced players and newcomers, the US team has a good chance of winning the tournament. The event will take place at Bethpage Black on Long Island, providing a challenging course for the players.
FAQs
Q: Who are the six final captains’ picks for the US Ryder Cup team?
A: The six final captains’ picks are Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, Patrick Cantlay, and Sam Burns.
Q: Who will be the captain of the US Ryder Cup team?
A: Keegan Bradley will be the captain of the US Ryder Cup team, but he will not be playing.
Q: When and where will the 2025 Ryder Cup take place?
A: The 2025 Ryder Cup will take place at Bethpage Black on Long Island, from Sept. 26-28.
Q: Who are the current members of the US Ryder Cup team?
A: The current members of the US Ryder Cup team are Scottie Scheffler, JJ Spaun, Xander Schauffele, Russell Henley, Harris English, Bryson DeChambeau, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, Patrick Cantlay, and Sam Burns.
