Keegan Bradley Gains Confidence as Ryder Cup Stars Prepare in Napa

,Napa, California, September 1, 2025

News Summary

Keegan Bradley’s Ryder Cup squad is gearing up for the upcoming team championship at the Procore Championship in Napa. With ten of the twelve selected players confirmed to participate, this event serves as a crucial warm-up for the Ryder Cup. Players like Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, and Collin Morikawa will use this opportunity to sharpen their games just weeks before competing in New York. The Procore Championship promises to be a riveting backdrop for team camaraderie and preparation ahead of the Ryder Cup.

Napa — Keegan Bradley Gets a Big Boost as Most Ryder Cup Stars Head to Silverado

In a move that has golf fans buzzing, Keegan Bradley has teased a little extra confidence heading into one of the sport’s biggest team battles. With the Ryder Cup looming in late September, the majority of Bradley’s American squad will be tuning up at the Procore Championship at Silverado Resort’s North Course from September 11-14, 2025. That check-in on form could be just what the doctor ordered.

Who’s heading to Napa?

The turnout is impressive: 10 of the 12 players Bradley picked for the U.S. Ryder Cup team have confirmed they’ll play the Procore Championship. The confirmed names bring a heavy dose of star power and competitive fire to Napa, and include:

• Scottie Scheffler
• JJ Spaun
• Justin Thomas
• Sam Burns
• Ben Griffin
• Russell Henley
• Harris English
• Patrick Cantlay
• Cameron Young
• Collin Morikawa

One key name is still up in the air: Xander Schauffele is currently undecided, and his manager has confirmed that a call on his participation hasn’t been made. Meanwhile, Bryson DeChambeau is interested in competing but is unable to do so because his suspension from the PGA Tour, linked to his ties with LIV Golf, makes him ineligible. With the LIV season wrapped, DeChambeau won’t play any tournaments before the Ryder Cup.

Why this matters

The Procore Championship, previously called the Fortinet Championship, now kicks off the FedEx Cup Fall Series and sits just two weeks before the Ryder Cup at Bethpage in New York on September 26-28, 2025. That timing creates a crucial opportunity for players to sharpen their games, stay in competitive rhythm, and iron out any kinks before the high-stakes team matchplay begins.

Keegan Bradley, who finalized his Ryder Cup roster last week, encouraged his players to seek competitive minutes in Napa. He opted not to be a playing-captain despite some calls for him to attempt the rare role — the first since Arnold Palmer did it in 1963. Bradley has been clear that he wants his team in good form and match-ready, especially after the last Ryder Cup in Rome where the U.S. team fell short by five points and Europe swept the opening session 4-0.

Context and the bigger schedule picture

The PGA Tour’s fall lineup carries weight beyond the Ryder Cup. The fall schedule features seven events that will be critical for players aiming to secure Tour cards and set their status for the 2026 season. One notable change in the announced schedule is the absence of the Las Vegas event, which fell off the calendar amid sponsorship shifts.

For players like Scottie Scheffler, the choice to play in Napa is a clear strategic move to keep competitive legs and sharpness. With 33 days between the end of the LIV Golf season and the Ryder Cup kickoff, those final tournaments can make the difference between rusty and ready.

What this means for fans and the U.S. team

Expect Napa to feel like a Ryder Cup warm-up — lots of attention, plenty of storylines, and an emotional build toward Bethpage. The concentration of U.S. talent at Silverado gives Bradley the chance to see his players under pressure and for teammates to build on-course chemistry. For fans, it’s an appetizer before the main event: a rare peek at the stars dialing in their games with team pride on the line.

Bottom line: the Procore Championship is suddenly more than a fall event. It’s a testing ground, a tune-up, and possibly a psychological edge for a U.S. team looking to reverse its fortunes from Rome. With most of Bradley’s squad heading to Napa, the scene is set for a spicy lead-in to a Ryder Cup that already promises fireworks.

Quick facts

• Procore Championship dates: September 11-14, 2025
• Ryder Cup dates: September 26-28, 2025
• Location for Procore Championship: Silverado Resort’s North Course, Napa, California
• Confirmed Ryder Cup players in Napa: 10 of 12
• Xander Schauffele: undecided
• Bryson DeChambeau: ineligible due to PGA Tour suspension related to LIV ties
• Fall events count: 7 events on PGA Tour fall schedule

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Bottom line: Napa is shaping up as a vital tune-up ground for the U.S. team. With most of Keegan Bradley’s squad heading to Silverado, expect plenty of heat, drama, and competitive sparks before the Ryder Cup lights turn on at Bethpage.

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