Overview
- Bradley selected Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, Patrick Cantlay and Sam Burns as captain’s picks.
- The six join automatic qualifiers Scottie Scheffler, J. J. Spaun, Xander Schauffele, Russell Henley, Harris English and Bryson DeChambeau to complete Team USA.
- He said the decision not to play “was made a while ago” after consulting vice-captains Jim Furyk, Kevin Kisner, Webb Simpson, Brandt Snedeker and Gary Woodland.
- Had he chosen himself, he would have been the first U.S. playing captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963.
- Preparations now turn to Bethpage Black as Europe awaits captain Luke Donald’s six selections on Monday.