Reigning PGA champion Xander Schauffele, who has played on the past two US squads and is currently third in the US team rankings, was one of the first to weigh in on Bradley’s appointment – and his Schauffele’s request makes a lot of sense.
What do we make of the surprise announcement? Golf Digest writers Joel Beall (thumbs up) and Shane Ryan (thumbs down) give their opinions on Bradley’s captaincy.
As things stand, the regulations for Ryder Cup eligibility provide a possible pathway into the team that competes on the road at Bethpage Black for Rahm and any other European player currently plying his trade on the LIV Golf League.
It has been speculated that Woods could be the Ryder Cup captain for the 2025 matches at Bethpage Black or 2027 in Ireland. But Furyk sounded like any other golf fan who has a genuine curiosity about what Tiger might do.
Jon Rahm sat in a room in New York City wearing a LIV Golf varsity jacket and confirmed the worst kept secret in world sport: the reigning Masters champion has signed with the league.
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