"Keegan Bradley Discusses Selection for US Ryder Cup Squad, Team's Ralph Lauren Outfits, and His Favorite Three Air Jordans"
Keegan Bradley, the 39-year-old golfing veteran, is gearing up to announce his six captain's picks for the U.S. Ryder Cup team competing at the famed Bethpage Black course from September 26-28, 2025. The automatic qualifiers for the team include high-profile players such as Scottie Scheffler, J.J. Spaun, Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau, Russell Henley, and Harris English.
Bradley, set to become the first playing captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963, is carefully evaluating the potential impacts of his decision, with his vice captains by his side. This captaincy role represents "the biggest decision of my life," Bradley has said, demonstrating the weight he places on his captain's picks and his introspective approach to potentially including himself on the roster.
In preparation for the tournament, Bradley and his team are analyzing data and player performances objectively to optimize the team's chances. They are also actively engaging with players to build rapport and assess team dynamics, embracing his unique dual role as both peer and leader.
Regarding the 2025 Ryder Cup uniform, specific details have not been disclosed. However, the U.S. team's uniforms will be provided by Polo Ralph Lauren, known for their patriotic designs that align with the event's branding and venue themes.
The Ryder Cup, a team match-play tournament, will take place at Bethpage Black, Long Island's notorious golf course, famously known as "The People's Country Club" and one of the hardest courses in the world. The course setup is designed to create opportunities for birdies and excite the crowd.
Bradley, who hasn't played on the team since 2014, has been trying to qualify since then but initially stated he would only play on the team if he qualified on points as one of the top-six American players and wouldn't use a "Captain's Pick" for himself.
As the captain, Bradley is responsible for setting up the course for the Ryder Cup, considering details that a player might not notice. The course will not be set up like a major golf tournament, with a different kind of rough compared to usual US Open courses.
In an interview with GQ, Bradley expressed his appreciation for the American nature of Polo Ralph Lauren's designs for the U.S. team's uniforms. The uniforms will feature bold, graphic, red-white-and-blue designs, with Bradley specifically requesting a heavy emphasis on these colours.
The U.S. team's uniforms are seen as a "national uniform" by Bradley, and he finds it significant to see his locker at the Ryder Cup filled with the team's uniforms. Polo Ralph Lauren has also released a collection of merchandise commemorating the tournament, including tees and sweatshirts featuring the Polo Bear in front of Bethpage's iconic warning sign.
Bradley's stellar 2025 season on the course culminated in a victory at the Travelers Championship in June. The Ryder Cup, involving 12 American golfers competing against their counterparts from the UK and Europe, will be a testament to Bradley's leadership and the team's unity as they strive for victory at Bethpage Black.
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