キーガン・ブラッドリー、ロリー・マキロイのライダーカップ批判に反論 | ゴルフニュース
In a bold move that’s sure to stir up some pre-ournament tension, Keegan Bradley, the US RDER Cup captain, has fired back at Rory Mroyy’s skeptical remarks regarding the possibility of a playing captain. This Clash of Titans is setting the stage for an electrifying showdown at Beth Page Black in September. Published on August 28th, 2025, 2:15 p.m. EDT. Updated on August 28th, 2025, 1:47 p.m. EDT. When it came time to finalize the 12-man US team, Bradley surprised many by not selecting himself as one of his six captains picks. This decision means we’ll never know if Mroyy’s doubts about the feasibility of a playing captain were justified. But that doesn’t mean the Irish golfer’s comments are being taken lightly. And this is the part most people miss. During a media session before the BMW Championship in mid August, Mroy was asked why he believed it would be so challenging for a Ryder Cup captain to also compete. His response seemed to list more excuses than actual obstacles. I just think the commitments that a captain has the week of. You think about the extra media that a captain has to handle, the additional meetings with the vice captains and the PGA of America and preparing your speech for the opening ceremony. There’s a lot of unseen work that the captain does during the RDER Cup, especially now that the event has grown so much. Mroy explained, “While it’s undeniable that Ryder Cup captains have a mountain of responsibilities, suggesting that writing a speech or preparing for the opening ceremony would affect Bradley’s performance on the course seems a bit far-fetched. But here’s where it gets controversial. Is Mroy skepticism based on valid concerns, or is it just a way to deflect attention from the US team strength?” Keegan Bradley, who names Sam Burns, Ben Griffin, Colin Morawa, Patrick Cané, Cameron Young, and Justin Thomas as his captain’s picks, was asked if he felt the need to prove Mroy wrong. His response was both confident and dismissive. I’m not at all worried about what they say or do. My focus is entirely on our team. I’m not sure how Rory can claim to know whether it’s impossible considering no one has really done it before. Bradley said, “Throughout this process, I’ve wished I could call Arnold Palmer for advice. The RDER Cup today is a very different beast compared to the 1960s. Even then, it would have been tough. They can comment on what I can and can’t do, but no one truly knows. I was confident that if I needed to play, I had exceptional vice captains and a strong team to support me. My decision was based solely on what I believed was best for the team. And this is what I felt was right. Arnold Palmer, the legendary golfer, was the last to juggle both roles as a playing captain back in 1963. Bradley’s subtle jab at Mroy is just a taste of the verbal sparring matches we can expect leading up to the tournament. So, what do you think? Is Mroyy’s skepticism justified, or is Bradley’s confidence wellplaced? Share your thoughts in the comments.
In this video, we dive into Keegan Bradley’s reaction to Rory McIlroy’s comments regarding the difficulties of being a playing captain in the Ryder Cup. Keegan Bradley, the US Ryder Cup captain, didn’t pick himself for the 2025 team. Find out how he responds to McIlroy’s doubts and learn more about the Ryder Cup dynamics. #KeeganBradley #RoryMcIlroy #RyderCup
