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The PGA Tour is in Maryland to play the BMW Championship, but all fans already have one eye on the Ryder Cup, as it is only four weeks away. The work of both team captains has never been more under public scrutiny, a reality that becomes more palpable every day.
Even world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler has already had the opportunity to give his assessment of Keegan Bradley’s work leading the American team. This happened during the press conference prior to the BMW Championship, and Scheffler described Bradley as passing the captaincy test in flying colors.
“The intensity that he’s brought as a captain — I mean, he has definitely exceeded my expectations as far as a captain,” Scheffler told the reporters. “He’s done a great job. He’s passionate about the Ryder Cup. He cares a lot about us as players. It’s been a lot of fun kind of watching him develop in this role, and we’re excited to get the Ryder Cup started.”
One of the most talked-about storylines right now is whether Bradley will take on the role of player-captain. Scheffler initially avoided weighing in, but ultimately left no doubt about which option he supports.
“I guess you’re going to have to ask the captain that question,” he said. “I think, looking at our squad, I think we have a really good group of guys. I think Keegan can only help that. I think if it’s something that Keegan wants to be part of the team and wants to play, I think he’s a guy we’d all love to have on the team.”
The BMW Championship will mark the end of the eligibility period for the American Team. After the names of the six direct qualifiers are announced, Bradley will decide and announce the six free picks, a process that could take several additional days or weeks.
Each team already has three players secured: Scheffler himself, J.J. Spaun, and Xander Schauffele for the Americans, and Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, and Tommy Fleetwood for the Europeans.
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