Although 15-time major champion Tiger Woods declined the position, the 38-year-old accepted it after becoming the PGA of America’s second pick.
“My enthusiasm and admiration for the greatest team competition in golf have never been greater,” stated Bradley, who finished second in his two player outings (2012) and (2014).
“No other competition in our sport compares to the Ryder Cup. And with the course’s illustrious past and passionate fan base, this edition will definitely be extra exceptional.
“I look forward to beginning preparations.”
Like Donald will lead Europe once more as the Englishman masterminded a 16½–11½ triumph in Rome.
The 45th iteration of the biennial competition will be held from September 25–28 at the Bethpage Black course in New York.In order to continue the US team’s winning streak at home to three games, Woods had long been the favorite to replace Zach Johnson.
However, the eight-time Ryder Cup player and former world number one kept putting off making his choice.
A lot of his time was being consumed by his work on the PGA Tour policy board, he stated when asked at the US PGA Championship in May that he did not want to “fulfill the role of the captaincy if I can’t do it”.