Keegan Bradley Announces Fall Event as Crucial Preparation for Ryder Cup
Keegan Bradley, the captain of the US Ryder Cup team, is taking a proactive approach to ensure his team stays sharp and prepared for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Bradley and his team have decided to participate in the Procore Championship, a PGA Tour event held from September 11-14, 2025, as a tune-up just two weeks before the Ryder Cup begins.
This strategic change from the 2023 Ryder Cup, where many U.S. players did not compete in any event in the four-week gap before the Ryder Cup, is a response to the rustiness that was a factor in the previous Ryder Cup defeat.
Bradley strongly encourages most team members to compete in the Procore Championship, but participation is not mandatory. Max Homa and Justin Thomas are among the Team USA players who have already signed up to play in Napa, California. Captain Zach Johnson will also be participating.
Wyndham Clark, a member of Team USA, admitted feeling unprepared after five weeks off before the 2023 Ryder Cup. Clark's admission suggests that possible ring rust was a factor in that defeat.
The unusual strong field at the Fall Series event this year is likely due to Bradley and his team identifying possible ring rust as a factor in the 2023 Ryder Cup defeat.
Keegan Bradley may also participate in the Procore Championship if he decides to be the player-captain. The six automatic American qualifiers for the Ryder Cup will be decided after next week's BMW Championship. Bradley will make his picks for the Ryder Cup team on August 27 following the Tour Championship.
The Irish Open is a likely landing spot for Team USA players before the Ryder Cup this time around. The majority of Luke Donald's team kept playing in the run-up to Rome, while the majority of Team USA sat out for the month between the Tour Championship and the 2023 Ryder Cup. Donald's team played at the PGA Championship at Wentworth and the Irish Open before the 2023 Ryder Cup, unlike the majority of Team USA.
Bradley held talks with players expected to be on his team at Bethpage Black regarding this decision. The Procore Championship provides a tune-up outing two weeks before the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, ensuring the players stay sharp and prepared for the biggest competition of their careers.
Keegan Bradley, the captain, suggests that possible ring rust could have been a factor in the 2023 Ryder Cup defeat, and he encourages his team to stay prepared by participating in golf events, such as the Procore Championship. Max Homa, Justin Thomas, and Captain Zach Johnson, among others, have already signed up to play in the Procore Championship, a PGA Tour event held from September 11-14, 2025.
