The Smylie Show 259: Team USA Ryder Cup Captain's Picks Reaction: Keegan's Decision + Potential Pairings
Aug 28, 2025
52:47
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down Wednesday's announcement of Team USA Ryder Cup captain's picks, starting with the stunning decision made by Keegan Bradley to not pick himself as a playing captain. Smylie and Charlie discuss why Keegan opted to go with Collin Morikawa instead of himself, and whether Rory McIlroy and other Europeans were playing mind games in the lead-up to Keegan's decision.
SK and CH also dive into potential pairings, and who they would roll out for the Friday foursomes session which will kick off the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Team Apparel Banter
03:09 Keegan Bradley's Captain's Picks Discussion
06:00 Analyzing the Team Composition and Rookies
09:09 Keegan's Decision Not to Play
11:57 The Dynamics of Team Selection
12:52 Press Conference Insights and Data Analysis
15:24 Ryder Cup Format and Strategy
18:15 Pairing Players for the Ryder Cup
21:26 Final Thoughts on Team Dynamics
28:32 Equipment and Pairing Strategies for Bryson
31:25 Exploring Team Dynamics and Player Compatibility
33:51 Experience vs. Form: Crafting the Best Lineup
38:10 Identifying Key Players for Five Sessions
47:20 Setting the Tone: Importance of the First Day
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SK and CH also dive into potential pairings, and who they would roll out for the Friday foursomes session which will kick off the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Team Apparel Banter
03:09 Keegan Bradley's Captain's Picks Discussion
06:00 Analyzing the Team Composition and Rookies
09:09 Keegan's Decision Not to Play
11:57 The Dynamics of Team Selection
12:52 Press Conference Insights and Data Analysis
15:24 Ryder Cup Format and Strategy
18:15 Pairing Players for the Ryder Cup
21:26 Final Thoughts on Team Dynamics
28:32 Equipment and Pairing Strategies for Bryson
31:25 Exploring Team Dynamics and Player Compatibility
33:51 Experience vs. Form: Crafting the Best Lineup
38:10 Identifying Key Players for Five Sessions
47:20 Setting the Tone: Importance of the First Day
#AHEADpartner #golf #pgatour #golfhighlights #rydercupusa #keeganbradley #teamusa #golfhighlights #smylieshow #smylie #fedexcup #rydercup
Big thanks to AHEAD for their support!
Check AHEAD out here: https://www.ahead.com/