Ryder Cup Qualification Dates: All You Need To Know Ahead Of Bethpage Back

Luke Donald and Keegan Bradley pose with the Ryder Cup trophy in New York

Ryder Cup captains Luke Donald and Keegan Bradley pose with the famous trophy in New York

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published 1 July 2025

It doesn't seem that long since we were gearing up for a first Ryder Cup in the city of Rome. Now we're counting down the weeks to September's showdown at Bethpage, with Keegan Bradley tasked with wrestling the trophy back from European hands.

How will each team look? Will Bradley name himself in the team? When will the captain's picks (wildcards) be announced?

WHEN DOES RYDER CUP QUALIFYING END FOR TEAM USA?

The top six eligible players following the BMW Championship on August 17, 2025 will make Team USA.

After the BMW, Bradley is scheduled to make his six captain's picks the week commencing August 25, which is the week of the Tour Championship so the full 12-man USA squad will be confirmed by the time someone lifts the FedEx Cup.

Will US Captain Keegan Bradley Play In The Ryder Cup?

Keegan Bradley fist pumps — Keegan Bradley chased down Tommy Fleetwood to win the 2025 Travelers Championship

There hasn't been a playing captain at the Ryder Cup since Arnold Palmer led the US side to victory at Atlanta Athletic Club in 1963.

Bradley was already being talked about as a potential playing captain before getting the better of Tommy Fleetwood to win the 2025 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands.

Now the former PGA champion, up to seven in the Official World Golf Ranking, has a genuine chance to qualify for his own team on points.

Following his dramatic victory at the Travelers, Bradley said winning for an eighth time on the PGA Tour "changes the story a little bit."

"I never would have thought about playing if I hadn't won," he said. "This definitely opens the door to play.

"I don't know if I'm going to do it or not, but I certainly have to take a pretty hard look at what's best for the team and we'll see."

WHEN DOES RYDER CUP QUALIFYING END FOR TEAM EUROPE?

The top six ranked players following the Betfred British Masters ending August 24, 2025 will qualify for Team Europe.

After the six automatic qualifiers are determined, Luke Donald is scheduled to select his six captain’s picks the week commencing September 1.

REMAINING RYDER CUP QUALIFYING EVENTS - PGA & DPWT

Jul 3-6, John Deere Classic (PGA Tour)
Jul 3-6, BMW International Open (DPWT)
Jul 10-13, Genesis Scottish Open (co-sanctioned)
Jul 10-13, ISCO Championship (co-sanctioned)
Jul 17-20, The Open (Major Championship)
Jul 17-20, Barracuda Championship (co-sanctioned)
Jul 24-27, 3M Open (PGA Tour)
Jul 31-Aug 3, Wyndham Championship (PGA Tour)
Aug 7-10, FedEx St. Jude Championship (PGA Tour)
Aug 7-10, Scottish Championship (DPWT)
Aug 14-17, BMW Championship (PGA Tour) - CUT OFF FOR TEAM USA
Aug 14-17, Danish Golf Championship (DPWT)
Aug 21-24, Betfred British Masters (DPWT) - CUT OFF FOR TEAM EUROPE

Michael has been with Golf Monthly since 2008. A multimedia journalist, he has also worked for The Football Association, where he created content to support the England football team, The FA Cup, London 2012, and FA Women's Super League. As content editor at Foremost Golf, Michael worked closely with golf's biggest equipment manufacturers and has developed an in-depth knowledge of this side of the industry. He's a regular contributor, covering instruction, equipment, travel and feature content. Michael has interviewed many of the game's biggest stars, including seven World No.1s, and has attended and reported on numerous Major Championships and Ryder Cups around the world. He's a member of Formby Golf Club in Merseyside, UK.

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