LIV Golfer Bryson DeChambeau excited to see 'young' Keegan Bradley take on Ryder Cup captaincy- "It's great to have some relatability"

By Lathika Krishna

Modified Jul 16, 2024 17:33 GMT

U.S. Open - Round Three — Bryson DeChambeau, 2024 U.S. Open (Image via Getty)

The 2025 Ryder Cup is set to be played at the Bethpage Black Golf Course in Farmingdale, New York, from September 26 to 28. With Tiger Woods turning down the offer for captaincy, the PGA of America has named Keegan Bradley to lead team USA to victory on their home grounds next year.

The news came as a surprise to the golf world as several fans worldwide expected an older and more experienced captain. LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau made his debut at the Ryder Cup in 2020 and wowed the crowd with his incredible drives.

In a press conference in Spain this week, the 2024 US Open winner took the opportunity to say that a younger captain would offer the team a new insight into the game and lead them to victory. DeChambeau said:

"I think it's a great opportunity for him, especially as it relates to younger players. He's going to see that younger threshold, and obviously relate to them a lot more, I would say, because of his age.

"I mean, what is he, 38 or something like that? So yeah, he's seeing the younger-generation game. He's out there still playing, and competing and it's great to have some relatability. As far as picking the best players, that's the right approach and I couldn't be more happy for him as captain.”

Keegan Bradley disclosed that he's not biased to players on the PGA Tour. The 2025 team USA Ryder Cup captain wants the "best 12 players" regardless of what tour they play on. With Bryson DeChambeau's stellar performance during Major championships this year, he's sure to be a valuable addition to the team.

Bryson DeChambeau will be turning 31 in September. With Keegan Bradley set to become the youngest captain in team USA's Ryder Cup history at just 38, the LIV Golf star says he would relate more to Bradley's approach to captaincy.

Will Bryson DeChambeau play the 2025 Ryder Cup?

The US Open winner stole the show at the 2020 Ryder Cup with his commendable driving skills and putting. The 12-member team will eventually be decided by points and the captain.

The top six players on the Ryder Cup's points list will automatically qualify to be a part of the team at Bethpage Black next year. The remaining six players will be decided by Bradley.

Bryson DeChambeau ranks second on the points list with 6,993 points earned throughout this year. He stands behind World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who has secured 8,693.723 points. DeChambeau is the only LIV Golf player who stands in contention of making the Ryder Cup team via points.

Here's a look at the top 10 players on the Ryder Cup's points list.

Scottie Scheffler - 8,693.723 points
Bryson DeChambeau - 6,993 points
Xander Schauffele - 6.480.956 points
Collin Morikawa - 2,275.433 points
Brian Harman - 2,209.236 points
Wyndham Clark - 1,936.213 points
Tony Finau - 1,575.878 points
Patrick Cantlay - 1,488.638 points
Sahith Theegala - 1,234.287 points
Max Homa - 1,172.683 points

About the author

Lathika is one of the newer additions to Sportskeeda’s budding golf journalism team and has brought plenty of in-game experience to the role. Having been a golfer for over 12 years now, some of her crowning achievements include winning titles on the Indian Golf Union Ladies tour and Junior Girls Amateur tour.

She currently competes in Division 1 golf in New York, and hopes to play in the U.S. Open and Chevron Championship one day. She is set to cover the 2025 Ryder Cup as well. She is currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration and Management, and holds a Sports Marketing certification from Northwestern University, which helped her learn to draft press releases and ultimately transition into journalism.

Lathika has thus developed a knowledge base that allows her to view golf from both player, spectator and media lenses, enabling her to bring statistics, insights and an understanding of fan emotion together in her copies. She only uses verified information from reliable sources like the PGA TOUR.

Her favorite golfers are Nelly Korda and Tiger Woods, both for their playing style as well as their mental strength. Much of her time away from work is spent playing golf, but she also enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and learning new hobbies or upskilling.

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Edited by Bhargav