Ryder Cup 2025: Keegan Bradley Appoints First Vice-Captain

In just over a year’s time, the Ryder Cup 2025 will take place at Bethpage Black in New York. Preparations are in full swing for the US team’s bid for revenge after Team Europe’s triumph in Italy last year. After Keegan Bradley was surprisingly introduced as captain at the beginning of the month, the 38-year-old has now appointed his first vice-captain, Webb Simpson.

Ryder Cup 2025 – Keegan Bradley: “He knows what it takes to win”

Webb Simpson is the first vice-captain alongside Keegan Bradley, marking a debut in the role at the Ryder Cup 2025. As a player, the 38-year-old has competed in three Ryder Cups (2012, 2014, 2018), recording a record of 4-4-1, including 2-1-0 in fourball. Simpson’s biggest career achievements include winning the 2012 US Open and the 2018 Players Championship. Captain Keegan Bradley raved about his new addition to the coaching team during the announcement: “He possesses a wealth of team golf experience and knows what it takes to win. Webb will be a valuable member of our leadership team and a trusted resource for me as we prepare for Bethpage Black next September.”

Keegan Bradley names Webb Simpson as a Vice Captain for the 2025 @RyderCup! 🇺🇸🏆 pic.twitter.com/7LxGltqryq

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Webb Simpson was also delighted with this great honor: “I am honored to be chosen by Keegan to serve as a Vice Captain in 2025. Competing in three Ryder Cups will forever be among my career highlights. I have no doubt that Keegan will be a fantastic captain and a tremendous leader, and could not be more excited to get to work as we seek to reclaim the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.” The other vice-captains of Team USA are to be introduced in the coming weeks. For Team Europe, it was clear early on that Luke Donald would once again take on the role of captain for the title defense in the USA. The Europeans already have two vice-captains for the Ryder Cup 2025: Thomas Bjørn and Edoardo Molinari.