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European captain Luke Donald clarified that his comments about playing for 'something money can't buy' at the Ryder Cup were not directed at the U.S. team, amid ongoing discussions about prize money and team motivations, emphasizing pride and legacy over monetary rewards.
The Ryder Cup pairings have been announced, with the US team led by Keegan Bradley aiming to leverage home advantage, featuring key players like Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas, while Europe fields Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood among others, setting the stage for competitive matches at Bethpage Black.
Keegan Bradley, the US Ryder Cup captain, chose not to play in the tournament himself to focus on his leadership role, turning down the opportunity despite strong personal desire and public support, and instead selecting a team of top players to compete at Bethpage.
Keegan Bradley's 12-player US Ryder Cup team for 2025 has been announced, featuring both qualified players and captain's picks, with notable members including Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, and Collin Morikawa, set to compete at Bethpage Black in New York.
Keegan Bradley announced the 12-man US Ryder Cup team for the upcoming event at Bethpage Black, choosing not to include himself despite his high ranking, and selecting six other players as captain's picks, with the event set to start on September 26.
Keegan Bradley announced he will not play in the 2025 Ryder Cup, instead selecting six players as captain's picks, including Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, and Ben Griffin, to join the automatic qualifiers, emphasizing his role as captain over playing.
Six players have officially qualified for the U.S. team at the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, with the team to be finalized by captain Keegan Bradley through six picks announced in August. The European team will finalize its members after the British Masters in September.
The US swimming team overcame an outbreak of acute gastroenteritis to top the medal table at the World Aquatics Championships, finishing with nine golds and 29 medals, highlighted by a world record in the women’s 4x100 medley relay, after a slow start and criticism.
The US swimming team completed their training in Thailand and has now moved to Singapore to prepare for the 2025 World Championships, which start on July 27, with the team engaging in international training and social media updates.
Brooks Koepka responds to complaints from fellow LIV members Bryson DeChambeau and Dustin Johnson about being snubbed for the U.S. Ryder Cup team, stating that the only way to make the team is to "play better." Koepka, who made the team as one of the captain's picks, emphasizes that everyone had the same opportunity and that he is representing the USA, not LIV, in the tournament. Despite his recent finishes outside the top 25 on the LIV circuit, Koepka is ready to compete in the Ryder Cup.
As the Ryder Cup approaches, key statistics behind each team's roster are analyzed. Ludvig Aberg, representing Europe, has excelled in Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee, while fellow rookie Nicolai Hojgaard showcases impressive driving and approach numbers. Viktor Hovland has improved his short game, Sepp Straka has shown significant improvement in SG: Approach, and Tommy Fleetwood excels in birdie or eagle conversion. On the U.S. Team, Rickie Fowler has made a remarkable statistical turnaround, Max Homa has improved his putting, Brian Harman is the best scrambler, Wyndham Clark excels in driving distance, and Sam Burns is a strong putter.
Zach Johnson is expected to choose Justin Thomas as one of his wildcard picks for the US Ryder Cup team, despite Thomas' recent poor form. Thomas, who missed cuts at the US Open and the Open Championship, will likely be selected based on his experience and previous success in the Ryder Cup. Brooks Koepka is also expected to be chosen, while Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler, and Collin Morikawa are among the other likely picks. The final spot is still undecided, with Sam Burns, Keegan Bradley, Cameron Young, and Tony Finau in contention. Luke Donald will announce his captain's picks for the European team next week.
Lucas Glover's recent back-to-back wins have propelled him to No. 16 in the U.S. Ryder Cup standings, making him a contender for the team. The U.S. team's six automatic qualifiers will be finalized after the BMW Championship, with captain's picks to follow. Meanwhile, LIV Golf players, including Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau, face uncertainty as they are unable to earn Ryder Cup points for their tournaments. The selection process for the U.S. team is becoming increasingly complicated, with several players vying for a spot.
Chari Hawkins secures a spot on the U.S. team for the world track championships after finishing third in the heptathlon at the U.S. track and field championships. Hawkins, coached by Craig Poole, earned her second world championships team selection with a score of 6,053 points. Rising star Anna Hall won the competition, followed by Taliyah Brooks. Talie Bonds, another former Utah State athlete, advanced in the 100-meter hurdles, while several current and former BYU athletes will compete in various events on Saturday.
Jim Furyk, a 17-time winner on the PGA Tour, has been named captain of the U.S. team for the 2024 Presidents Cup, which will be played at The Royal Montreal Golf Club in Canada on Sept. 24-29, 2024. Furyk will make his debut as a Presidents Cup captain after playing in the event seven times and serving as a captain's assistant two times. Canadian Mike Weir was previously announced as captain of the International team, which consists of players outside of the U.S. and Europe.