US Ryder Cup skipper Keegan Bradley names final vice-captain

US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley has named his fifth and final vice-captain for the 2025 showdown at Bethpage Black. 

Bradley confirmed on 2 July that former US Open champion Gary Woodland will join his leadership team. 

Woodland, 41, joins former skipper Jim Furyk, Kevin Kisner, Webb Simpson and Brandt Snedeker in the leadership role. 

There was speculation before the John Deere Classic that Bradley was entertaining the idea of asking Rickie Fowler to be a vice-captain. 

Fowler confirmed he was open to the idea but Bradley has decided Woodland will make his debut for the US in a Ryder Cup. 

"I have an incredible amount of respect and admiration for Gary and all he has accomplished in this game," Bradley said. 

"As a major champion and someone who is still competing at a high level, he is well aware of the demands of performing on golf's biggest stages. 

"He will be a valuable leader for us over the coming months and throughout the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black."

Woodland has only represented the US in the Presidents Cup. 

Tiger Woods picked Woodland to represent the red, white and blue when the biennial contest against the Internationals was held at Royal Melbourne in Australia. 

He scored 1.5 points for the team in a two-point away victory. 

"I am extremely excited and grateful to Keegan for the opportunity to support the US Team at the 2025 Ryder Cup," Woodland said. 

"Keegan's passion for this event is contagious and I am thrilled to be a part of it.

"With just over two months to go until we arrive at Bethpage, I am fully committed to doing everything I can to help Keegan as well as our team of vice captains and players."

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