Keegan Bradley confirms whether he still wants to be playing captain at the Ryder Cup after winning the BMW

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Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley has spoken about his chances of making the 2025 team after claiming his seventh PGA Tour title at the BMW Championship.

Bradley edged out Adam Scott, Sam Burns and Ludvig Aberg by one shot to jump 46 spots up to fourth in the FedEx Cup top 30 rankings.

Bradley was coy when asked about his Presidents Cup chances but was still steadfast in his commitment to making the 2025 Ryder Cup team and becoming the first playing captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963.

Keegan Bradley details 2025 Ryder Cup ambition

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Speaking immediately after his BMW Championship victory, Bradley outlined his ambition to qualify for the team but accepted that it would be an extremely tough task.

“Well, I know the people that elected me to be the Ryder Cup captain didn’t feel that way. They made that clear to me. Not that I really cared what they think. I’m proud to be the Ryder Cup captain,” Bradley explained.

“I would love to be a playing captain. I know it’s never — no one has really had the opportunity that I’ve had. I think you could have given Phil or Tiger a chance to be captain at my age, and they would have played on the teams. But it’s never really had a chance to happen. It’s going to be really hard for me to make that team, but if I make the team, I’ll play.”

The American, however, did concede that picking himself isn’t on the cards. “I don’t see myself being a captain’s pick. But I’ll be proud to just be the captain,” he added. “If I have to go out there and play, I’d love to do that, too.”

Keegan Bradley must stand by 2025 Ryder Cup commitment

Bradley has consistently claimed he’s eager to pick the 12 best players for next year’s event, and if he’s in that 12, he must play.

The USA selectors must have known Bradley had a genuine chance of making the team before he was announced as the new captain.

If he were to play, it would undoubtedly add another dynamic to the Ryder Cup that it hasn’t seen in many years, and the pressure on the American would be immense.

When the 2025 season commences, and the qualification begins, keeping an eye on Bradley’s performance will be intriguing. Furthermore, the 38-year-old’s vice-captain picks will also be crucial, particularly if Bradley is set to compete at Bethpage.