The 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team has been announced, with captain Keegan Bradley selecting the final 12 players to compete against Team Europe at Bethpage Black in New York.

Keegan Bradley, a two-time Ryder Cup participant and fan favorite, was left off the team due to the challenge of balancing his roles as player and captain, and he is ranked 100th in Strokes Gained: Putting.

Other notable snubs include Maverick McNealy, Brian Harman, Rickie Fowler, and Jordan Spieth, all of whom have strong resumes but were ranked outside the top spots or faced recent form issues.

Maverick McNealy, despite a stellar season with 20 cuts in 24 events and high Ryder Cup standings, was not chosen, and he is the highest-ranked player not selected, ranked 122nd in Strokes Gained: Around the Green.

Jordan Spieth, with multiple Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup appearances, had a disappointing season with only four top-10 finishes and was also left off the team.

Rickie Fowler, a five-time Ryder Cup veteran who finished 30th in standings despite strong recent performances, was not selected.

Brian Harman, a previous Ryder Cup team member and 2023 Open Championship winner, was likely left off due to a lower driving distance ranking (149th) on Tour.

Despite his qualifications and previous experience, Bradley's omission raised questions, especially since he is ranked 11th in Ryder Cup standings.

Andrew Novak, who finished 13th in Ryder Cup standings and secured a win at the Zurich Classic, was not selected for the team.

The selection process highlighted the competitive nature of team building, with rankings, recent performance, and experience playing crucial roles.

The omissions of prominent players like Bradley, Fowler, and Spieth have sparked discussions about the criteria and the challenges of balancing player performance with team dynamics.

Captain Bradley focused on his captaincy and selected additional players including Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, Patrick Cantlay, and Sam Burns to complete the team.

The team includes automatic qualifiers such as world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, rookie J.J. Spaun, Xander Schauffele, Russell Henley, Harris English, and Bryson DeChambeau, based on world rankings and Ryder Cup standings.