Keegan Bradley is in no doubt that the likes of Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka are good enough to represent the USA at the Ryder Cup, but says he will not simply give spots to LIV Golf players
Keegan Bradley has hinted that LIV Golf stars such as Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka could potentially earn a spot on his Ryder Cup team - but he's made it clear that it's not guaranteed.
However, there's no denying that reigning U. S.Open champion DeChambeau and five-time major winner Koepka are among America's top 12 players as Bradley starts planning for next year's clash with Europe at Bethpage Black. Last year, thanks to his impressive performances at the majors, including his victory at the PGA Championship, Koepka was given a captain's pick by Zach Johnson for the Ryder Cup in Rome.
Bradley, however, is adamant that politics won't influence his decision-making when assembling his team next year, but all players will need to demonstrate their worthiness of a pick with their performance over the coming 12 months. Speaking on the Fore Play Podcast, he expressed his desire to have the strongest squad possible.
"I think I owe it to the team to have the best players on the team. Now that could mean LIV players or it could mean it doesn't. I know there are guys on LIV who are motivated to win the Ryder Cup. I don't know how that's going to shake out, I just want the 12 best players."
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