Keegan Bradley Warned About Scottie Scheffler & Co.’s ‘Questionable’ Play Amid Team Europe’s PGA Tour Surge

A leading pattern exists in the golf world regarding PGA Tour wins. Have you figured out the angle? Well, let us help you a little because many people are noticing this fascinating pattern. Think back to a couple of important PGA Tour events and their winners. We are sure you’re getting the gist, at the very least.

Let’s start with the latest event, the Genesis Invitational, which took place at Torrey Pines from February 13 to 16. The Swedish golfer, Ludvig Aberg, won the trophy and took home a whopping $4 million. Now, let’s discuss the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, which ran from January 30 to February 2. This year, the Irish golfer Rory McIlroy won the AT&T. As for the Dubai Desert Classic, the English golfer Tyrrell Hatton claimed victory! These are just some wins from 2025.

However, a common thread exists regarding the origins of all these winners. Interestingly, they are all from the European continent. While this represents a major win and a source of pride for European fans and critics, it also raises significant concern for the American side of the golfing world, especially for Keegan Bradley, the Team USA Ryder Cup captain. Recently, this topic emerged as a point of discussion during No Laying Up’s livestream on February 17.

During a discussion with DJ Pie and Big Guy about the upcoming Ryder Cup, Tron Carter of No Laying Up made an interesting comment. “…but how are we looking right now if we are playing the Ryder Cup? Not good. Not good at all… American golf looks kind of questionable.” The discussion focused on the current position of American golf compared to Europe. This point is intriguing, though. This year, out of the five PGA Tour wins, only one American has secured a victory: Harris English won the Farmers Insurance Open last month.

The European winning trend has sparked worries that American golfers are losing ground to them. The consistently strong performance of European golfers on the PGA Tour suggests that their current batch of players is better. Take Collin Morikawa for example. Although he finished second in The Sentry, his finishes did not improve as he was T17 in both AT&T and Genesis.

So, does that mean Team Europe can already be deemed the winner of this year’s Ryder Cup? Not so soon. Let’s take a look at the American golfers we can place our trust in for this year’s Ryder Cup.

American golf has many amazing golfers to look ahead to

American golf fans shouldn’t let the Ryder Cup weigh too heavily on their minds. Just look at the last two editions held on American soil: in 2021, Team USA triumphed over Team Europe with a resounding 19-9 victory, and in 2016, they secured another win at 17-11. Also, keep in mind that Team USA has won the cup more times. Additionally, this year, the Genesis Invitational also brought good news, as 8 of the top 10 players were Americans. So, there’s still plenty of reason to feel hopeful!

During the discussion, Carter mentioned Denny McCarthy, the American golfer currently ranked 38th in the PGA Tour standings. He remarked, “Denny McCarthy has quietly been the 12th best American over the last 24 months. That is a massive sample size.” While Carter views this as a concerning sign for American golf, we can still shine a spotlight on this promising talent. At the recent Genesis Invitational, McCarthy finished strong, tying for 5th place alongside notable players like Tony Finau, Patrick Cantlay, and Tommy Fleetwood. There’s definitely a reason to keep an eye on him!

In addition to this, the PGA of America has made a significant announcement: players from the LIV Golf League will now be eligible to represent Team USA in the Ryder Cup, as the Saudi-funded circuit has been added to the list of “approved tours.” This means that the likes of Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka might become a great addition to Team USA. However, it’s important to note that these players will not receive any qualification points.

However, as of now the team for Ryder Cup has not been officially announced yet. So, we can only anticipate how it develops. With big names like Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth potentially joining this year’s Ryder Cup team, how much hope do you have for the American side this season? We want to hear your thoughts!