Keegan Bradley names second US Ryder Cup vice captain

Keegan Bradley has named another PGA Tour pro as his second vice captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup.

Shortly after his surprise appointment as team captain in July, the 38-year-old announced Webb Simpson would be his first vice captain for the contest in New York.

Now, he’s selected Brandt Snedeker to join his backroom team.

“As I’ve started preparing for the 2025 Ryder Cup, I quickly realized that Brandt was someone I wanted by my side,” Bradley said.

“Having competed in two Ryder Cups, including a stellar individual performance in 2016, Brandt’s experience and insight will surely be beneficial to our team in the months ahead.”

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Snedeker, 43, competed as a player in the 2012 and 2016 Ryder Cup, winning at Hazeltine on his second appearance.

The nine-time PGA Tour winner won all three of his matches and was the only American to go undefeated in a comfortable 17-11 success.

“I am so grateful to Keegan and the PGA of America for giving me the opportunity to represent my country in the role of vice captain,” he said.

“The Ryder Cup is unlike anything in our sport, and I hope to bring the passion and pride to help Keegan deliver his vision of what a Ryder Cup in New York should look like.

“I am so excited to serve alongside my good friend Webb and know we will do everything in our power to help Keegan and the players be ready for a great competition next September at Bethpage Black.”

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It will mark his first time as a Ryder Cup vice captain, while Snedeker also won the 2013 Presidents Cup with Team USA.

The 45th Ryder Cup will be at Bethpage Black from September 26-28 next year, and Bradley’s next vice captains are to be announced at a later date.

John Turnbull A graduate of the University of Stirling, John joined the bunkered team in 2023 as a Content Producer, with a responsibility for covering all breaking news, tour news, grassroots content and much more besides. A keen golfer, he plays the majority of his golf at Falkirk Golf Club. Top of his 'bucket list' is a round of Pebble Beach... ideally in the company of Gareth Bale.