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Bradley’s Final-Hole Birdie at Travelers Championship Reignites Playing Captain Debate

Bradley’s win could lead to his selection as a playing captain on Team USA for this fall’s Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.

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CROMWELL, CONNECTICUT - JUNE 22: Tommy Fleetwood of England walks from the 12th tee during the final round of the Travelers Championship 2025 at TPC River Highlands on June 22, 2025 in Cromwell, Connecticut. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Keegan Bradley drained a six-foot birdie putt on the 18th to finish at 15-under par and claim his eighth PGA Tour title at TPC River Highlands.
  • The victory pushed Bradley to ninth in Ryder Cup standings and a career-high seventh in the Official World Golf Ranking, prompting consideration of added playing duties.
  • During the on-course celebrations, Bradley’s two sons were each presented with replica trophies by the PGA Tour.
  • Tommy Fleetwood, who held the lead for most of the final round, bogeyed the closing hole to finish one stroke behind Bradley.
  • Fleetwood’s runner-up result marked his 42nd top-10 finish without a PGA Tour win, the most by any player in the last four decades.