PGA of America reports Keegan Bradley today announces six top talents to join the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup Team. Sam Burns, Patrick Cantlay, Ben Griffin, Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas, and Cameron Young will represent the U.S. at the event, which will take place September 23-28 in Bethpage Black. The team features seasoned veterans and rookie players bringing unique strengths to compete for the historic championship.
The United States Rder Cup team just got a jolt of excitement and perhaps a touch of controversy with Keegan Bradley’s latest announcement that finalized the 2025 squad. If you care about G’s greatest team showdown, you’ll want to hear about these picks. Are they bold enough or could they stir up debate among fans and insiders alike? In a highly anticipated reveal on August 27th, Keegan Bradley serving as the US Ryder Cup captain introduced his six captain’s picks for the 45th edition of the event set for September 23rd to 28th at Beth Page Black in Farmingdale, New York. This selection completes the 12man roster, which will be striving to reclaim the Ryder Cup on home turf. Bradley’s selections included Sam Burns, Patrick Kentlay, Ben Griffin, Colin Morawa, Justin Thomas, and Cameron Young. They joined Scotty Sheestler, JJ Spawn, Xander Sha, Russell Henley, Harris English, and Bryson Desambo, who secured their spots through the points qualification process that concluded on August 17th. Expressing pride and optimism, Bradley declared, “I am immensely proud to select these six players for the 2025 US RDER Cup team. Each has shown undeniable talent and earned their place. This group is an exciting balance of experience and new faces. Their unique skills and backgrounds will be invaluable as we chase the cup back at Beth Page Black. Meet the picks and where the conversation heats up. Sam Burns is back for his second Rder Cup appearance after debuting in 2023. This season, his putting skills electrified the PGA Tour, leading the field in both strokes gained, putting, and putting accuracy inside 10 ft, a huge asset in the pressurized matchplay format. With six top 10 finishes, including big stages like the BMW Championship and the Tour Championship, Burn’s knack for clutch putts, could tip the scales for Team USA. Patrick Kentlay, now a three-time RDER Cup competitor, brings a wealth of matchplay toughness to the roster. His career 521 record, including a perfect singles record and a standout 2021 performance, makes him a reliable choice. This season, Kentlay stacked up 10 top 15 finishes, highlighted by tying for second at the Tour Championship. Ben Griffin’s addition is one of the more intriguing twists. At 29, he’s making his Rder Cup debut after a breakout season. He captured his first PGA Tour wins at the Zurich Classic and Charles Schwab Challenge and posted 10 top 10 finishes, second only to Sheffler. Griffin also went toe-to-toe with the world’s best, finishing among the leaders at majors like the Memorial and the PGA Championship. Rookie nerves or rookie magic? What do you think? Colin Morawa is no stranger to the RDER Cup, entering his third goround. The two-time major champion has a 43 and1 record in the contest, including a thrilling debut in 2021. This year, Morawa was a statistical force, ranking second in strokes gained te to green and third in approach. His ball striking could be the differencemaker on Beth Pa’s demanding layout. Justin Thomas brings the most Rder Cup experience of anyone on Team USA. Playing his fourth consecutive event with a 742 record, not to mention an undefeated run in singles, Thomas is seen as a fire brand and leader despite a roller coaster year. His win at the RBC Heritage, three runner-up finishes, and some sizzling tournament rounds prove he’s still a force. But his selection over other deserving names could fuel heated debates. Did Bradley go with heart over statistics? Rounding out the picks is Cameron Young. One of four RDER Cup rookies added to the squad. The 28-year-old delivered a statement win with a six-shot lead at the Windham Championship and closed the year with a streak of top finishes. Born in Scarboro, New York, Young made a name for himself at Beth Page as a teenager by becoming the first amateur to win the MET PGA NY State Open back in 2017. A local hero returning to the scene of his early triumph. But here’s what most people miss. With a mix of seasoned champions and first timers, is this the blend team USA needs to dominate, or will it prove too risky? Some fans might raise eyebrows over Griffins and Young’s inclusion over more established stars. Others can argue Thomas has been given a spot based more on past Rder Cup heroics than on his most recent form. So, now it’s your turn. Do you agree with Keegan Bradley’s choices? Which picks excite or worry you the most? Should experience trump current form, or is it time to embrace knee blood on this high pressure stage? We want to hear your take. Does this squad have what it takes to bring the RDER Cup home, or should Bradley have taken a different route? Share your opinions below and let the debate
