Keegan Bradley names first US Ryder Cup vice-captain

Keegan Bradley has named his first vice-captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup.

Appointed just two weeks ago as the US captain, the 38-year-old has wasted little time in making his first big move.

And that is to select 2012 US Open champion Webb Simpson as one of his assistants for the match in New York.

“Webb is someone who I have long admired and respected as a competitor and friend,” Bradley said.

“He possesses a wealth of team golf experience and knows what it takes to win.

“Webb will be a valuable member of our leadership team and a trusted resource for me as we prepare for Bethpage Black next September.”

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The 2025 contest will be his first as a vice-captain. Also 38, Simpson teed it up in three Ryder Cups as a player – losing all three in 2012, 2014 and 2018.

Simpson’s career record reads 4-4-1, including a record of 2-1-0 in fourball matches.

He was an automatic qualifier for two of his appearances, on either side of being named a captain’s pick by Tom Watson at Gleneagles.

“I am honored to be chosen by Keegan to serve as a Vice Captain in 2025,” he said. “Competing in three Ryder Cups will forever be among my career highlights.

“I have no doubt that Keegan will be a fantastic captain and a tremendous leader and could not be more excited to get to work as we seek to reclaim the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.”

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Nowadays, Simpson spends most of his time in the boardroom as one of six Player Directors on the PGA Tour Policy Board.

His term will expire in 2025.

Meanwhile, on the course, he is a a seven-time winner on the American circuit and has competed in three Presidents Cup – winning on all three occasions.

The 2025 Ryder Cup will take place from September 26-28.

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 Tryst Golf Club. Top of his 'bucket list' is a round of Pebble Beach... ideally in the company of Gareth Bale.