Overview

• Keegan Bradley confirmed six captain’s picks—Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, Patrick Cantlay and Sam Burns—completing the 12-man U.S. roster for Sept. 26–28 at Bethpage Black.
• Responding to Rory McIlroy’s view that a playing captain is unworkable, Bradley said he wasn’t concerned with outside opinions and noted he could have leaned on vice captains if he had chosen to play.
• Ben Griffin’s selection capped a notable return from a mortgage loan job to two PGA Tour wins in 2025, drawing public congratulations from Phil Mickelson.
• Bradley said Burns earned the final pick with strong late-season form and poise under pressure, adding that his putting and intensity would fit Bethpage.
• The captain described difficult calls to those left off, including Maverick McNealy, while analysts split on his choice to sit out, with some arguing his current metrics merited a playing spot.