Captain Keegan Bradley completes the 12-man roster with zero drama and one massive surprise.

In a move that shocked exactly no one who’s been paying attention, Keegan Bradley announced his six captain’s picks today to complete the 2025 US Ryder Cup team. But the real story? The 39-year-old captain left himself off the roster, passing up the chance to become the first playing captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963. Bradley had every right to pick himself – he’s been one of America’s best players this season – but chose team over ego. That’s leadership, folks.

The Automatic Six Who Earned Their Stripes

The foundation was already set with six automatic qualifiers: Scottie Scheffler (obviously), Xander Schauffele, J.J. Spaun (yes, the guy who holed that 64-footer to win the US Open), Russell Henley, Harris English, and Bryson DeChambeau. These guys didn’t need favors or politics – they earned their spots through pure performance. Scheffler continues his world domination tour, while Spaun’s fairy tale season includes that major championship moment that’ll be replayed forever.

The Captain’s Picks That Make Perfect Sense

Bradley went with experience and current form: Sam Burns, Patrick Cantlay, Ben Griffin, Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas, and Cameron Young. Burns brings that putting magic (ranked first on tour in strokes gained putting), while Cantlay’s match play resume speaks for itself with a 5-2-1 Ryder Cup record. Griffin had a breakthrough season with two wins, and Morikawa’s ball-striking remains elite. Thomas gets his fourth Ryder Cup nod with that 7-4-2 record, and Young – the local New York kid who made history at Bethpage as an amateur – gets his shot.

The Painful Omissions That’ll Haunt September

Brooks Koepka gets frozen out again, continuing his LIV Golf exile from Team USA events. Jordan Spieth’s struggles continue as he watches from home for the second straight time. Brian Harman, despite winning earlier this year, couldn’t crack the lineup. These snubs will either look genius or disastrous come September.

Can This Team Actually Win?

Here’s the thing about this roster: it’s built for Bethpage Black’s brutality. You’ve got bombers like DeChambeau and Scheffler, precision iron players like Morikawa, and clutch putters like Burns. The mix of veterans (Thomas, Cantlay) and hungry rookies (Griffin, Young) creates the perfect chemistry. Bradley clearly prioritized current form over past glory, and with home crowd advantage at a notoriously tough course, this team has legitimate bite.

The September Showdown Awaits

With Europe holding the Cup after their 2023 victory, the pressure’s on this American squad to deliver on home soil. Bradley’s decision to captain rather than play shows he’s all-in on strategy over personal glory. Whether that sacrifice pays off will be answered September 26-28 at Bethpage Black, where New York crowds will either celebrate redemption or witness another European party.