Overview

• The captain named Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, Patrick Cantlay and Sam Burns as his six selections, confirming he would not play.
• They join automatic qualifiers Scottie Scheffler, J.J. Spaun, Xander Schauffele, Russell Henley, Harris English and Bryson DeChambeau to complete the 12-man roster for Bethpage Black on Sept. 26–28.
• Bradley defended the choice and rejected Rory McIlroy’s view that a playing captain is unworkable, saying his focus is on what is best for the U.S. team.
• Analysts noted that performance metrics place Bradley among the top American options, fueling commentary over form versus experience in his final selections.
• He said informing omitted players was “very, very difficult,” highlighting his personal call to Maverick McNealy and urging him to use the setback as motivation.