America’s Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley named Gary Woodland as his fifth and final vice-captain for September’s Ryder Cup on Wednesday.
41-year-old Woodland joins fellow vice-captains Jim Furyk, Kevin Kisner, Webb Simpson and Brandt Snedeker for the biennial golf competition against Team Europe, scheduled for September 26-28 at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York.
It will mark the first Ryder Cup appearance as a vice captain or player for Woodland, who did represent America in a 2019 Presidents Cup triumph in Australia.
‘I am extremely excited and grateful to Keegan for the opportunity to support the U.S. Team at the 2025 Ryder Cup,’ Woodland said following the announcement.
‘Keegan’s passion for this event is contagious and I am thrilled to be a part of it. With just over two months to go until we arrive at Bethpage, I am fully committed to doing everything I can to help Keegan as well as our team of vice captains and players.’
Woodland has recorded four wins on the PGA Tour, including the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. His best finish this season was a second placed tie shared with world number one Scottie Scheffler at the Texas Children’s Houston Open in March.
Keegan Bradley has now appointed all five of his vice-captain’s for America’s Ryder Cup team
Gary Woodland will make his first ever Ryder Cup appearance as vice-captain in September
Having undergone brain surgery in September of 2023, the Topeka, Kansas native received the 2025 PGA Tour Courage Award.
Speaking on the announcement of Woodland’s appointment, captain Bradley stated: ‘I have an incredible amount of respect and admiration for Gary and all he has accomplished in this game.’
‘As a major champion and someone who is still competing at a high level, he is well aware of the demands of performing on golf’s biggest stages. He will be a valuable leader for us over the coming months and throughout the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.’
Bradley will hope that Woodland’s blend of both ability and experience will aid the American team as they look to reclaim the Ryder Cup and add a 28th title that would extend the head-to-head lead over Europe back to 13.
