Keegan Bradley names Brandt Snedeker second US vice-captain for Ryder Cup
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Brandt Snedeker hits his tee shot on the tenth hole during the first round of the 3M Open golf tournament.
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LOS ANGELES – Brandt Snedeker will serve as one of Keegan Bradley’s vice-captains on the United States Ryder Cup team who will try to reclaim the trophy from Europe in 2025 at Bethpage Black in New York, the PGA of America said on Aug 12.
Snedeker, a nine-time winner on the PGA Tour who was named the US-based circuit’s Rookie of the Year in 2007, joins previously appointed former US Open champion Webb Simpson as a vice-captain on Bradley’s staff.
“As I’ve started preparing for the 2025 Ryder Cup, I quickly realised that Brandt was someone I wanted by my side,” Bradley, who was announced as captain in July, said in a statement.
“Having competed in two Ryder Cups, including a stellar individual performance in 2016, Brandt’s experience and insight will surely be beneficial to our team in the months ahead.”
The 2025 Ryder Cup will be Snedeker’s first stint as a vice-captain in the biennial team event.
The 43-year-old Nashville, Tennessee native has played in two Ryder Cups, compiling a 4-2-0 career record, including 3-0-0 as the only undefeated American in 2016.
He was pleased to be named as vice-captain.
“The Ryder Cup is unlike anything in our sport and I hope to bring the passion and pride to help Keegan deliver his vision of what a Ryder Cup in New York should look like,” said Snedeker.
“I am so excited to serve alongside my good friend Webb and know we will do everything in our power to help Keegan and the players be ready for a great competition next September at Bethpage Black.”
Additional vice-captains will be announced at a later date.
In July, 15-time Major champion Tiger Woods explained that with his added responsibilities as a member of the PGA Tour policy board, among other factors, he was not confident in becoming captain and giving the role his full focus.
The 38-year-old Bradley, winner of the 2011 PGA Championship, was therefore named as captain.
“That does not mean I wouldn’t want to captain a team in the future. If and when I feel it is the right time, I will put my hat in the ring for this committee to decide,” added Woods. REUTERS, AFP
