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Keegan Bradley’s career stat that hints he could be USA’s secret weapon at the Ryder Cup

Originally posted on HITC | By Antony Martin | Last updated Jun 25, 2025 11:02 AM ET

Keegan Bradley’s return to form continued this past week as he claimed his second Travelers Championship title – a win that takes him one step closer to playing on his own Ryder Cup team.

Bradley played some superb golf throughout the week, but it was his finish that stole the show. A birdie on the final hole saw him edge out both Tommy Fleetwood and Russell Henley by a single shot at TPC River Highlands.

The win pushes the 39-year-old up to seventh in the Official World Golf Ranking, while he’s now ninth in the Ryder Cup standings.

And with the Travelers the last signature event of the season, it’s hard to see Bradley missing out on a spot at Bethpage – unless he suffers a dramatic dip in form.

Keegan Bradley could be a key man for Team USA

Keegan Bradley doesn’t have the profile of a Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth or Brooks Koepka. But his win at Travelers adds to a quietly impressive run of form. Late last season, he picked up the BMW Championship title. And in 2022, he won the ZOZO Championship. All three of those wins came within tight margins, either a single shot or in a playoff.

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In fact, seven of his eight PGA Tour victories have come the same way. That knack for closing out tight finishes is exactly what teams need in the Ryder Cup cauldron.

“There’s a lot going on,” Bradley said after his latest win. “A lot of pressure, a lot of excitement. But I live for this. Love this. Everything about the Ryder Cup motivates me. Everything.”

Keegan Bradley’s Ryder Cup record

Bradley’s last Ryder Cup appearance was over a decade ago, but his record still stands out.

He debuted at Medinah in 2012, forming a formidable partnership with Phil Mickelson. The pair won all three of their matches before being controversially rested for Saturday afternoon, a move some still question, given Europe’s comeback began soon after.

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He lost to Rory McIlroy in singles and picked up just one point from three matches in 2014. But given how much time has passed, the scene at Bethpage will be completely different.

This time, he’ll be the one making those key decisions. And Bradley will be hoping to play a very different role – both as captain and perhaps as a player, too.

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