Overview

• U.S. captain Keegan Bradley said the envelope rule "has to change" before 2027, arguing it unfairly benched a healthy Harris English on Sunday singles.
• Europe’s Luke Donald defended the provision as a long‑standing captains’ agreement that has protected both teams in past Cups.
• Analyst Brandel Chamblee supported keeping the rule, calling the automatic half‑point the fairest response to late injuries and cautioning against potential manipulation if it were removed.
• Former captain Paul McGinley urged clear consensus, suggesting either maintain the rule with explicit buy‑in or award the full point to the opposing side to end suspicion.
• Separate calls from some U.S. fans resurfaced to replace the defending‑team retention after a 14–14 draw with a playoff, though no formal changes have been announced.