Alright folks, it’s almost decision day. Let’s put Tommy-mania behind us, despite me winning a +1750 win on DraftKings yesterday. This Wednesday, Keegan Bradley gets to announce the six guys who’ll round out Team USA’s Ryder Cup squad. This ain’t gonna be just some “check the boxes” formality. It’s an identity crisis in golf spikes.
We already know the six who made it on points: Scottie Scheffler, J.J. Spaun, Xander Schauffele, Russell Henley, Harris English, and Bryson DeChambeau. That’s your foundation. Some elite ball-strikers, a couple guys who can catch fire, and at least one guy who could explode mid-round for fun.
The good stuff: the six captain’s picks. This is where Keegan can either play it safe or set the golf world on fire with a rogue move or three. We all assume Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, and Patrick Cantlay are getting nods. Safe. Predictable. Zzzzz. Personally, I’d dump Morikawa though.
Let’s talk wild cards. Let’s talk chaos. Let’s talk about the three guys Keegan might pick if he decides to go off-script and make Bethpage Black a little spicier.
1. Cameron Young – The Bronx crowd’s new sweetheart
Fresh off his first PGA Tour win at the Wyndham, Young’s got the local-boy energy that would absolutely light up the New York gallery. He hits it hard, wears a constant scowl, and plays like he’s mad at the course — which is exactly the kind of psycho edge you need in a Ryder Cup cauldron.
2. Ben Griffin – The sunglasses grinder
Griffin just plays. He’s stacking top-25s. Not flashy, not loud, but he’s got a short memory and a strong short game. Also, let’s be real: Keegan might just vibe with a guy who plays with a chip on his shoulder and doesn’t expect a damn thing.
3. Keegan Bradley himself – Because it can’t not happen
Keegan himself is floating right on the edge of qualification. His name is literally in the mix. And how good would it feel to look the country dead in the eye and say, “Screw it, I trust me.” It’d be the first playing-captain move since Arnie in the 60s. Imagine him leading the team out in that first match.
But if he doesn’t pick himself…
Let’s say Keegan decides to be noble and keeps himself on the bench. Then we’re looking at the usual suspects: Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns, Jordan Spieth, and Brian Harman. Clark’s recent form is sketchy, but he’s got major pedigree. Burns has match play chops and the Scheffler bromance in his corner. Spieth? He hasn’t exactly been sharp, but he’s a Ryder Cup dude through and through. And Harman? That guy fights like a cornered raccoon. Nasty putter, sneaky competitive, zero fear. Plus, we love short guys.
All four make sense. All four would keep the golf media machine humming along. But Keegan picking Keegan would be delightful (until it isn’t).
Final Golf0clock Take
Keegan’s got six picks. He’ll likely use three on the safe names: JT, Morikawa, Cantlay. But the real juice is in the next three.
If we’re betting chaos?
- Cameron Young
- Ben Griffin
- Keegan Freakin’ Bradley
And if he backs off from playing hero? Then someone from the Spieth-Burns-Clark-Harman pool slides in.
Decision Day’s coming.
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