With the countdown officially on until the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park – and the Year to Go event Tuesday in New York City – it’s time to reset and see how things stand.
Here’s a primer to get you caught up on the 2025 cup, which is scheduled for Sept. 26-28:
Who are the captains?
For the reigning champions, Luke Donald is running it back for another year for the Europeans. In Rome, players and assistant captains lauded the tidy Englishman for his preparedness, in-game strategy and motivational tactics. It only made sense to give Donald another turn after the five-point win last fall.
The Americans went an entirely different direction: Criticized for being too insular with Team USA’s back-room staff, the PGA of America tabbed Keegan Bradley, the 38-year-old firecracker who was snubbed for the 2023 team and hasn’t been a part of the Ryder Cup since 2014. It marked …