Recently, the Fore Play on X made an announcement that Bradley will personally select a player for next year’s Ryder Cup, regardless of which golf tour they belong to. This means that PGA Tour professionals like Brooks Koepka, Colin Morikawa, and LIV golfers will have to put in extra effort to secure a spot on the player list and participate in the highly coveted Ryder Cup.
“I simply want the 12 best players,” stated the X post. Previously, the qualification rules for LIV players to make it to the Ryder Cup were fairly straightforward. If a LIV Golf player performed well in major tournaments, they had a chance to be selected for the Ryder Cup and represent their country in a prestigious golf competition. However, with this recent announcement, Bradley will personally handpick the top 12 players based on the OWGR rankings. Unfortunately for LIV golfer Bryson DeChambeau, this doesn’t work in his favor.
Bryson DeChambeau’s desire to represent the United States at the Ryder Cup is well-known. In an interview with the Mirror, he expressed his love for his country and his eagerness to participate in the prestigious event. Currently ranked 9th in the OWGR Ranking, DeChambeau’s position may be affected by the lack of majors left to play this year, as LIV Golf does not offer OWGR Points to its players.
To improve his game in the 2025 season, the two-time major winner will need to excel in the majors, just as he did this year. His remarkable victory at the 2024 U.S. Open with a score of 6 under par is a testament to his skills. Additionally, he achieved a runner-up position at this year’s PGA Championship and finished T6 at the Masters Tournament.
Both American and European LIV golfers will face challenges in securing their spots at the 2025 Ryder Cup. Captain Luke Donald has made it clear that players from the rival LIV Tour, such as Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, will not receive automatic spots on the European Ryder Cup team. To be eligible, players must be part of the DP World Tour and adhere to its regulations. Donald will also have the authority to select six players himself.
Previously, selecting the team was a complicated process, as described by Guy Kinnings, the European Tour boss. The existence of two different lists and points systems made it difficult to determine the eligible players. To address this issue, Kinnings introduced a new qualification system that is considered much simpler and cleaner than previous years, according to BBC.
With these changes, the stage is set for an exhilarating Ryder Cup match against the US team at Bethpage Black in September next year.
Photo from Bryson DeChambeau Instagram
