Trump backs Keegan Bradley as Ryder Cup captain set to make crucial decision

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President Donald Trump put his support behind Keegan Bradley as playing captain of the U.S. Ryder Cup Team on Saturday night.

Trump wrote about Bradley on his Truth Social account. He also said he would attend one of the Ryder Cup days.

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Keegan Bradley chips to the 18th green during the second round of the Tour Championship, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

"Keegan Bradley should DEFINITELY be on the American Ryder Cup Team - As Captain!!!" the president said. "He is an AMAZING guy. It will be a great Ryder Cup. At the invite of the PGA Tour, I will be there on Tournament Friday!!!"

Bradley is on the U.S. Team as captain but he has a major decision as to whether to play in the tournament. No golfer has been a playing Ryder Cup captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963.

Bradley is ranked No. 13 in the world and won the Travelers Championship for the second time in his career back in June.

"I promise you we're going to make the best decision for the team and it's going to be controversial either way," he said Friday at the Tour Championship. "I’m ready for it. I know this is the biggest decision of my life."

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President Donald Trump speaks as he welcomes the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles to the South Lawn of the White House, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Bradley will announce the six captains picks on Tuesday but he hasn’t tipped his hand one way or the other. He said his picks will not be shaped by the Tour Championship, calling it a