Keegan Bradley puts U.S. first in exceedingly unselfish decision for pro athlete ahead of Ryder Cup 2025

Bradley had the game to play but the mettle to keep himself off the roster for the sake of the team

For a man whose relationship with the Ryder Cup remains incredibly complex, Keegan Bradley made a straightforward decision Wednesday when he left his name off the United States roster that is set to take center stage next month at Bethpage Black. The 39-year-old captain chose country and team over his personal desires in an act of selflessness that appears simpler on paper than in practice.

"This was a really tough decision," Bradley said. "I would say there was a point this year where I was [planning on] playing, a while ago, and all these guys stepped up in a major way and played their way on to this team. That's something that I'm really proud of and something that I really wanted. It was an extremely difficult decision but one that I'm really happy with. I'm really happy with these six players, and I'm glad it's over."

Bradley history with the Ryder Cup is well-documented and not necessarily fun to relive.