Every Ryder Cup cycle, Team USA\u2019s wildcard selections spark debate, and 2025 is no different.<\/p>\n
With the American squad boasting incredible depth, Team USA captain Keegan Bradley\u2019s choices become less about finding talent and more about shaping chemistry.<\/p>\n
Should he lean toward big personalities who can handle the home pressure, or steady performers who quietly rack up points at Bethpage Black?<\/p>\n
And will he decide to select himself as an unprecedented Team USA playing-captain?<\/p>\n
Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, JJ Spaun, Russell Henley, Bryson DeChambeau and Harris English are the six automatic qualifiers confirmed for Team USA.<\/p>\n
Golf365 predict the six wildcard picks that Keegan Bradley will select, but will he choose himself?<\/p>\n
Team USA\u2019s six predicted wildcard picks
\n1. Justin Thomas<\/p>\n
While Justin Thomas has had yet another up-and-down season, his Major victories and former world number one pedigree make him a must for Keegan Bradley.<\/p>\n
JT looked back at his best in his RBC Heritage win in 2025, with the double PGA Championship winner a key member of the past three USA teams.<\/p>\n
His teammates look up to him, and his 18 PGA Tour wins showcase his class.<\/p>\n
2. Collin Morikawa<\/p>\n
Morikawa has had a poor 2025 for his lofty standards, with no event wins and little rhythm, having changed caddies on five separate occasions.<\/p>\n
Yet, the fact that he\u2019s still a top wildcard pick for Bradley highlights the value that he will bring to the USA side.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s won two Majors and six PGA Tour titles in as many seasons, including a memorable Open victory in 2021.<\/p>\n
3. Ben Griffin<\/p>\n
Ben Griffin has grinded hard in 2025, playing the majority of events and picking up his first two PGA Tour titles.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s finished inside the top 10 of the FedEx Cup standings thanks to his Zurich Classic of New Orleans team victory alongside Andrew Novak, as well as a Charles Schwab Challenge crown.<\/p>\n
While his recent, BMW Championship \u2018creatine overdose\u2019 brought all the wrong attention, we still believe he\u2019s done enough to win Bradley\u2019s backing.<\/p>\n
4. Patrick Cantlay<\/p>\n
Cantlay has had a really poor season for his own standards, but is another player we believe will make the USA side due to his vast experience and past success.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s an eight-time PGA Champion, and it is hard to forget his winning streak a few years ago.<\/p>\n
Cantlay\u2019s presence will bring the atmosphere to the Ryder Cup after tensions boiled over in 2023 when he refused to wear a team hat and his caddie went toe-to-toe with Rory McIlroy.<\/p>\n
5. Keegan Bradley<\/p>\n
It can\u2019t be argued that USA Ryder Cup Captain Keegan Bradley has had a good enough year to be a playing member of the team on merit.<\/p>\n
However, a playing-captain in the Ryder Cup is unprecedented, with players such as McIlroy claiming it\u2019s impossible to undertake both roles.<\/p>\n
His form can\u2019t be argued; whether he picks himself to play remains to be seen.<\/p>\n
6. Cameron Young<\/p>\n
The likes of Sam Burns, Brian Harman and Akshay Bhatia all have compelling cases for Bradley\u2019s final USA wildcard pick.<\/p>\n
But form is a huge factor in golf, and being on an upward trajectory heading into the event is just as important as early event wins.<\/p>\n
The 23-year-old won his first event at the Wyndham Championship earlier this month and is thriving in the FedEx Cup Playoffs.<\/p>\n
A good finish at the Tour Championship could be enough to seal a spot.<\/p>\n