Every Ryder Cup cycle, Team USA’s wildcard selections spark debate, and 2025 is no different.
With the American squad boasting incredible depth, Team USA captain Keegan Bradley’s choices become less about finding talent and more about shaping chemistry.
Should he lean toward big personalities who can handle the home pressure, or steady performers who quietly rack up points at Bethpage Black?
And will he decide to select himself as an unprecedented Team USA playing-captain?
Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, JJ Spaun, Russell Henley, Bryson DeChambeau and Harris English are the six automatic qualifiers confirmed for Team USA.
Golf365 predict the six wildcard picks that Keegan Bradley will select, but will he choose himself?
Team USA’s six predicted wildcard picks
1. Justin Thomas
PGA Tour 2025 wins: 1
OWGR ranking: 5
Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2018, 2021, 2023)
While Justin Thomas has had yet another up-and-down season, his Major victories and former world number one pedigree make him a must for Keegan Bradley.
JT looked back at his best in his RBC Heritage win in 2025, with the double PGA Championship winner a key member of the past three USA teams.
His teammates look up to him, and his 18 PGA Tour wins showcase his class.
2. Collin Morikawa
PGA Tour 2025 wins: 0
OWGR ranking: 7
Ryder Cup appearances: 2 (2021, 2023)
Morikawa has had a poor 2025 for his lofty standards, with no event wins and little rhythm, having changed caddies on five separate occasions.
Yet, the fact that he’s still a top wildcard pick for Bradley highlights the value that he will bring to the USA side.
He’s won two Majors and six PGA Tour titles in as many seasons, including a memorable Open victory in 2021.
3. Ben Griffin
PGA Tour 2025 wins: 2
OWGR ranking: 17
Ryder Cup appearances: 0
Ben Griffin has grinded hard in 2025, playing the majority of events and picking up his first two PGA Tour titles.
He’s finished inside the top 10 of the FedEx Cup standings thanks to his Zurich Classic of New Orleans team victory alongside Andrew Novak, as well as a Charles Schwab Challenge crown.
While his recent, BMW Championship ‘creatine overdose’ brought all the wrong attention, we still believe he’s done enough to win Bradley’s backing.
4. Patrick Cantlay
PGA Tour 2025 wins: 0
OWGR ranking: 23
Ryder Cup appearances: 2 (2021, 2023)
Cantlay has had a really poor season for his own standards, but is another player we believe will make the USA side due to his vast experience and past success.
He’s an eight-time PGA Champion, and it is hard to forget his winning streak a few years ago.
Cantlay’s presence will bring the atmosphere to the Ryder Cup after tensions boiled over in 2023 when he refused to wear a team hat and his caddie went toe-to-toe with Rory McIlroy.
5. Keegan Bradley
PGA Tour 2025 wins: 1
OWGR ranking: 13
Ryder Cup appearances: 2 (2012, 2014)
It can’t be argued that USA Ryder Cup Captain Keegan Bradley has had a good enough year to be a playing member of the team on merit.
However, a playing-captain in the Ryder Cup is unprecedented, with players such as McIlroy claiming it’s impossible to undertake both roles.
His form can’t be argued; whether he picks himself to play remains to be seen.
6. Cameron Young
PGA Tour 2025 wins: 1
OWGR ranking: 20
Ryder Cup appearances: 0
The likes of Sam Burns, Brian Harman and Akshay Bhatia all have compelling cases for Bradley’s final USA wildcard pick.
But form is a huge factor in golf, and being on an upward trajectory heading into the event is just as important as early event wins.
The 23-year-old won his first event at the Wyndham Championship earlier this month and is thriving in the FedEx Cup Playoffs.
A good finish at the Tour Championship could be enough to seal a spot.
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