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Ryder Cup Qualification Enters Final Stretch as Bradley Mulls Playing-Captain Role

Scheffler and McIlroy have clinched their automatic spots; Bradley has confirmed Bryson DeChambeau as a likely captain’s pick.

Bryson DeChambeau plays his shot from the second tee during the first round of the LIV Golf Dallas golf tournament at Maridoe Golf Club.
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 06: (L-R) Keegan Bradley of the United States and Jordan Spieth of the United States smile while talking during a practice round prior to the start of the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 6, 2015 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The U.S. qualification period ends after the BMW Championship on August 17, with Scottie Scheffler already locked in as the top automatic qualifier.
  • Europe’s points window runs through August 24, spanning DP World Tour Race to Dubai events and select PGA Tour tournaments, with Rory McIlroy leading the standings.
  • Captain Keegan Bradley is deliberating whether to use one of his six captain’s picks on himself, potentially becoming the first playing captain since 1963.
  • Bradley has publicly indicated that LIV Golf’s Bryson DeChambeau will be included on Team USA if he does not secure an automatic berth.
  • Both teams plan to sharpen their form at the Procore Championship in September as a final competitive tune-up before the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.