Get an exclusive look at the U.S. Ryder Cup Team as they prepare for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black during the Procore Championship in Napa, California.
Watch Sam Burns, Justin Thomas, Scottie Scheffler, Patrick Cantlay, and more as they practice, bond, and share stories on the range. See how Captain Keegan Bradley is fostering team chemistry with dinners and events ahead of the big competition.
Learn why playing in the Procore Championship is a key strategy to stay sharp and avoid rust after the PGA TOUR season, especially following the 2023 Ryder Cup lessons. Plus, hear from players about the unique camaraderie and excitement of being part of Team USA.
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Imagine the thrill of watching the world’s top golfers come together as a team. Their individual talents merged into a powerful force, all in preparation for the ultimate showdown, the Rder Cup. But here’s where it gets interesting. This year, the US team is taking a unique approach to bonding and preparation. And it’s all happening at the Procore Championship as the kickoff to the FedEx Cup fall. This tournament is providing the perfect opportunity for the team to gel and get sharp just two weeks ahead of the 45th RDER Cup at Beth Paige Black in New York. The scene was set on Tuesday with the likes of Sam Burns, Justin Thomas, and Patrick Kentlay chatting and laughing on the range while JJ Spawn proudly showed off his USA jersey to none other than world number one Scotty Sheffller. And amidst all the camaraderie, US RDER Cup captain Keegan Bradley was on hand walking with different practice groups and filling his team in on all the details. But what’s behind this strategic decision to have the entire team compete in the Procore Championship? The answer lies in the past, specifically the 2023 RDER Cup, where the US team suffered a lopsided defeat to team Europe. Many speculated that the 5-week break after the season ending Tour Championship had left the team rusty. And this year, Captain Bradley is determined to avoid a repeat. By having his team compete in the Procore Championship, he’s ensuring they stay sharp and competitive while also fostering a sense of teamwork and camaraderie. At Sheffler noted, I think when you look at the last RDER Cup, I think that was maybe a bit too much time off for us. Now, with the way the schedule is, I think there’s like 4 weeks after the Tour Championship before the Rder Cup, and that’s plenty of time to get rest while still staying competitive. The team is taking full advantage of this opportunity. With a Tuesday team dinner planned, as well as other bonding events throughout the week, as Spawn put it, it’s been a lot of fun coming together with a solid group of guys. Things out here on the PGA tour are very individual and you can be isolated at times. So, it’s cool and a nice change of pace to have a group of guys who are cheering each other on. And this is the part most people miss. The importance of team chemistry in golf. While individual talent is crucial, it’s the bonds between teammates that can make all the difference in high pressure situations like the RDER Cup. The US team is not alone in this approach with their European counterparts also employing the same strategy with 11 of the 12 members of the squad playing in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth in England. So as we watch the US team come together at the Procore Championship, we have to ask, will this new approach pay off or will it fall short? Can the team’s bonding efforts overcome the challenges of individual competition and ultimately lead to victory at the RDER Cup? The debate is on and we want to hear from you. Do you think the US team strategy will give them the edge they need or are they taking a risk by competing so close to the RDER Cup? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
