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Incredible from Scheffler but what a boring last day from a watching perspective

A display of great mental strength from Scheffler, for sure. Rory had a couple of chances which might have got him and the crowd really going had he taken them - a real shame that he didn’t. As you say, it wasn’t a great watch.
 
I genuinely think Europe's team is looking better than the Yanks at the moment

Summary: Automatic Qualifiers as of August 24, 2025


  • Rory McIlroy
  • Robert MacIntyre
  • Tommy Fleetwood
  • Justin Rose
  • Tyrrell Hatton
  • Rasmus Hojgaard (secured today)



Captain’s Picks (6 spots)​


Captain Luke Donald will finalize the remaining six team members—his captain’s picks—during the week of September 1, 2025. Current frontrunners include:


  • Jon Rahm (LIV Golf star with Ryder Cup pedigree)
  • Ludvig Åberg (young talent, strong all-round game)
  • Viktor Hovland (PGA Tour winner, proven Ryder Cup competitor)
  • Sepp Straka (consistent, two wins this season)
  • Matt Fitzpatrick (experienced Major champion)
  • Harry Hall (rising English player making a strong late-season case)
 
Bradley for me can't captain and play

Automatic Qualifiers for Team USA (6 Players)​


The following six players have earned their spots on the U.S. Ryder Cup team through the points system, primarily based on performance in the BMW Championship and the standings leading up to it:


  • Scottie Scheffler
  • J.J. Spaun
  • Xander Schauffele
  • Russell Henley
  • Harris English
  • Bryson DeChambeau

This list is consistent across multiple reputable sources:





Captain and Captain’s Picks​


  • Captain: Keegan Bradley—named on July 8, 2024 PGA Tour+15Wikipedia+15Talksport+15.
  • Captain’s Picks: Bradley will select the remaining six team members following the conclusion of the Tour Championship (scheduled later this month). Announcement of those picks is expected on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Bradley is also considering selecting himself, which would make him the first playing captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963.
    Ryder Cup+11SB Nation+11Talksport+11

Notable contenders for those captain’s picks include:


  • Justin Thomas
  • Collin Morikawa
  • Patrick Cantlay
  • Brooks Koepka
  • Possibly Jordan Spieth
  • Others like Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, Brian Harman
 
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