Title: Inside Keegan Bradley’s Dinner: Assembling the American Dream for Ryder Cup 2023
Meta Description: Keegan Bradley kickstarts Ryder Cup preparations, hosting industry heavyweights, including Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka.
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Keegan Bradley’s Early Ryder Cup Strategy: Dinner with the Stars
In an early display of leadership, U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley has begun coalescing his team around a shared table. Relations between PGA Tour regulars and LIV Golf invitees were breached at a dinner Tuesday evening in Philadelphia.
Bradley Invites Top Contenders, Including LIV Stars
With the 2023 Ryder Cup taking place in September at Bethpage Black, Bradley extended invitations to the top 20 players on the U.S. Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup points lists, including two controversial figures from the LIV Golf circuit, **Bryson DeChambeau** and **Brooks Koepka**. The only absentee among the elite was world no. 1 **Scottie Scheffler**, skipping the event to prep for the PGA Championship.
DeChambeau’s Strong Case, Koepka’s Uncertainty
DeChambeau, fresh off a third LIV Golf victory in Korea, finds himself fourth in the U.S. Ryder Cup rankings. Given his major pedigree and recent form, his inclusion in the team seems inevitable.
Koepka, on the other hand, has struggled to regain form since turning to LIV. Ranked 91st, the four-time major winner will have to rely on Bradley’s faith in his experience (five major wins, four Ryder Cup appearances) for a call.
“I know Brooks wants to be part of this team. I think he’s earned the right to be considered.”
– Keegan Bradley, U.S. Ryder Cup captain
Bradley’s Selectioncements
Bradley has another factor to consider — the six captain’s picks he’ll make next September. With the top eight points leaders securing automatic spots, he’ll have leeway to.seed the team with strategic selections.
FAQ
How many captain’s picks does Keegan Bradley have?
Bradley has six captain’s picks to complete his 2023 U.S. Ryder Cup team.
How many automatic qualifiers are there?
Eight players will secure automatic qualification for the U.S. Ryder Cup team based on points.
Did You Know?
Bradley’s Dinner diplomacy could set the tone for a united, cohesive U.S. Ryder Cup team facing a formidable European squad at Bethpage Black.
Next Steps in the Journey to Rome
With the U.S. Open preluding the PGA Championship this month, the stage is set for key players to make their cases. While Bradley’s dinner painted an early picture of the U.S. squad, the major scene will offer more clarity come September.
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