OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Keegan Bradley enters the 2025 BMW Championship holding the 14th spot in the FedEx Cup standings, all but assuring himself a spot in next week's Tour Championship, the finale of the PGA Tour season. While plenty of money and prestige is on the line in the FedEx Cup Playoffs, the chase for the top 30 became a secondary topic this week given there's a looming Ryder Cup decision Bradley needs to make.
The United States captain stands 10th on the Ryder Cup points list, and he will have to decide whether to make himself a playing captain or defer to another player with a lesser resume this season. Bradley has been able to separate the two jobs -- PGA Tour player, Ryder Cup captain -- all year, but with the top six locked in Sunday and captain's picks due shortly thereafter