Keegan Bradley says he’s feeling steadier after the bruising 2025 Ryder Cup loss and is eyeing a spot on next Team USA squad as a player. The former major champion captained the United States to a 15‑13 home defeat at Bethpage Black, the first home loss by a captain since 2012. He spoke openly before the PGA Championship at Aronimink.

Bradley’s hopes sit alongside Jim Furyk’s confirmed appointment as the 2027 captain at Adare Manor, meaning the former could play under a mentor he admires. He has missed two Ryder Cups as a player and was passed over for a captain’s pick in Rome 2023, yet insists his mindset is improving after a slump that dropped him out of the world’s top‑30.

Since the Bethpage setback, Bradley has posted a modest finish—no higher than 12th—in 12 worldwide events, but says recent rounds feel more like his true game. The Aronimink venue also marks the 15th anniversary of his 2018 BWM Championship win, a reminder of his capacity to win under pressure. He now aims to translate that confidence into a Ryder Cup roster spot.