3<\/p>\n The 2025 Ryder Cup is set to be a thrillerCredit: Getty<\/p>\n It followed USA\u2019s dominant victory at Whistling Straits in 2021 and sets up an intriguing match-up at Bethpage Black this September<\/a>.<\/p>\n The last Ryder Cup<\/a> was full of needle and controversy off the course as well as sublime action on it.<\/p>\n That is sure to continue as the rowdy crowds of New York welcome golf\u2019s best for the prestigious team event.<\/p>\n Winning an away Ryder Cup is one of the hardest things to do in sport, but Europe will be full of confidence to do just that.<\/p>\n With still a few weeks to go before the opening tee shot, here\u2019s how the teams are shaping up\u2026<\/p>\n How the 2025 Ryder Cup teams could lookTeam USA<\/p>\n The 2011 US Open<\/a> champion Keegan Bradley, who is only 39 years old, will captain USA in a decision that surprised many.<\/p>\n Bradley won the Travelers Championship in June and is in the unusual situation where he could yet become an automatic qualifier or legitimately warrant a pick.<\/p>\n Bradley has stated he is keen to become the first playing captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963 and that situation is looking increasingly likely. <\/p>\n 3<\/p>\n Scheffler will be hoping to fire Team USA back to Ryder Cup gloryCredit: Getty<\/p>\n Should he do so, he will likely hand over several of his captaincy duties to his vice-captains who are Jim Furyk, Kevin Kisner, Webb Simpson and Brandt Snedeker.<\/p>\n In any case, Bradley\u2019s team will be made up of six qualifiers and six captain\u2019s picks.<\/p>\n Team USA\u2019s qualifiers will be fully confirmed following the conclusion of this year\u2019s BMW Championship on August 17 and Bradley will confirm his picks the following week.<\/p>\n As ever, USA have a plethora of world-class talent to choose from.<\/p>\n Open Championship winner and world number one Scottie Scheffler has already confirmed his place on the team.<\/p>\n At the time of writing, Scheffler will be joined by US Open champion JJ Spaun plus Xander Schauffele<\/a>, Bryson DeChambeau<\/a>, Russell Henley and Harris English in making the team outright.<\/p>\n In terms of who Bradley could pick, Ben Griffin, Brian Harman and Justin Thomas have enjoyed fine seasons so far, while Patrick Cantlay and Brooks Koepka<\/a> are Ryder Cup veterans.<\/p>\n Other names high up in the PGA of America\u2019s rankings table include Sam Burns, Maverick\u00a0McNealy, Andrew Novak, Tom Hoge, and Cameron\u00a0Young.<\/p>\n Bradley himself is tenth in the US rankings following his win at the Travelers.<\/p>\n Team USA will also be considering some more household names who are in less promising form, including Jordan Spieth<\/a>, Max Homa, Tony Finau and Sahith Theegala.<\/p>\n There\u2019s then the option to draft in more LIV Golf<\/a> players – Patrick Reed performed well at The Masters<\/a>, while Dustin Johnson<\/a> won five points from five at Whistling Straits in 2021.<\/p>\n Assuming the automatic qualifiers stay as they are currently, here\u2019s talkSPORT.com\u2019s predicted line-up for Team USA\u2026<\/p>\n Automatic qualifiers<\/p>\n Scottie Scheffler (Qualification confirmed)Xander SchauffeleJJ SpaunRussell HenleyBryson DeChambeauHarris English<\/p>\n Captain’s picks<\/p>\n Justin ThomasCollin MorikawaKeegan Bradley (player captain)Ben GriffinPatrick CantlaySam Burns 3<\/p>\n Rahm and McIlroy will be Europe’s superstars againCredit: GettyTeam Europe<\/p>\n Donald will also make his team up of six qualifiers and six captain\u2019s picks.<\/p>\n Europe’s qualifiers will be set after the Betfred British Masters on August 24 with Donald to announce his selections the following week.<\/p>\n Donald will likely keep the core of his Rome team intact for Bethpage Black and has a host of star names in form.<\/p>\n McIlroy, who won the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam in April, will of course lead the Europeans once more and has already confirmed his qualification.<\/p>\n The other automatic qualifiers then currently include plenty of star power, with Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton, Shane Lowry and Sepp Straka set to make the team outright.<\/p>\n From there, Donald will surely pick Jon Rahm despite his LIV Golf links.<\/p>\n Ludvig Aberg, Viktor Hovland<\/a> and Justin Rose are all but shoo-ins while Rasmus\u00a0Hojgaard has played well this year.<\/p>\n Golf caddie reveals how he once saved Tiger Woods from a toilet nightmare during the Ryder Cup<\/p>\n Matt Fitzpatrick’s form has turned around at the perfect time and the 2022 US Open champion knows how to play elite PGA Tour<\/a> golf which will likely see him picked.<\/p>\n Matt Wallace, Aaron Rai, Thomas Detry, Niklas Norgaard, Laurie Canter, Paul Waring and Thorbjorn Olesen are also high up on Ryder Cup Europe\u2019s rankings list.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/NINTCHDBPICT000864980851.jpg\")
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