Overview
- Bradley has climbed to ninth in Ryder Cup standings after winning the Travelers Championship and recording four top-10 finishes this season.
- PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh has urged him to follow Arnold Palmer’s footsteps as a playing captain, a role unfilled by an American since 1963.
- Jordan Spieth and Billy Horschel have voiced support for Bradley selecting himself if form warrants, contrasted by Sky Sports commentator Wayne Riley’s doubts over managing dual duties.
- Xander Schauffele recommended a co-captaincy framework or rigorous preparation to meet the demands of team leadership and personal performance.
- Bradley has expressed regret for earlier candid comments about the role and is weighing his final decision ahead of The Open and the FedEx Cup playoffs.