By Ryder Cup Digital On September 22, 2025 22:36 UTC
The 2025 Ryder Cup in New York began with a special moment for the U.S. Team on the 1st Tee on Monday morning.
U.S. Ryder Cup Captain Keegan Bradley invited the U.S. Team, Vice Captains and caddies to hear from a few inspirational individuals, including Mike Pomerico of the Nassau Players Club, Keegan’s St. John’s teammate Seve Calmi, followed by a special rendition of the National Anthem by Bryan A. Robinson FDNY L-16 / Ceremonial Unit.
The gathering concluded with a poignant address from FDNY Lieutenant Chris Mascali.
It helped kick off what will be another epic edition of the Ryder Cup.
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Bradley was asked in the Captain’s Press Conference on Monday afternoon if he was surprised by any of the reactions coming from his team.
“Well, I wasn’t really surprised; it was a powerful moment. You’re looking around and seeing all the guys staring at what we were doing and so into it in such an emotional way. A lot of people have worked really hard to get to this point in their lives.
Like Luke said, you never know when your last Ryder Cup is. You never know if you’re going to play one or 10 or whatever. For a lot of guys, whether it was the players, the caddies, the coaches, to be on that first tee in New York City at Bethpage Black at a Ryder Cup is a very powerful moment.
Sometimes in your life and in your career, you have to take stock in what’s happening around you. I think one of my biggest regrets earlier in my career wasn’t enjoying things more. And for that moment out this morning, guys were really taking that in and enjoying it, and that was a beautiful thing.”
