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Chipping backwards out of a bush onto the green – sounds crazy, but this lucky golfer pulled it off.
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The last big question before the 2025 Ryder Cup has been answered: Keegan Bradley has awarded his six wildcards. The US team is now complete – and the option of a playing captain is off the table. After his victory in the Travelers Championship, many had hoped for a comeback as playing captain – the first since Arnold Palmer in 1963 – but Bradley has now put an end to the speculation. Bradley will remain on the sidelines, not on the pitch. He is now focusing fully on his role as conductor. “It broke my heart not to play, but I was chosen as captain,” he explained – and left the field to the players who have earned their place.
Ryder Cup 2025: Bradley relies on a mix of veterans and newcomers
Bradley first picked two familiar names for the wildcards. Justin Thomas, who is making his fourth Ryder Cup appearance, is, according to Bradley, “the heartbeat of our team” and someone who was “born to play Ryder Cup”. Collin Morikawa also gets the nod again. This will be his third participation and the captain made it clear: “He will do everything he can to help our team win.” Both players are firmly anchored in the US team and are expected to lead their younger colleagues.
Ben Griffin is a Ryder Cup rookie who will be playing in the Ryder Cup for the first time. For him, it is “the greatest honor of his career”, as he said himself. Cameron Young also gets a place after establishing himself with consistent results in recent years. Patrick Cantlay returns, a player who has long since established himself as an integral part of the team with his calm, analytical manner. Third appearance, solid form, reliable in team formats – a logical pick for Bradley. Sam Burns rounds off the sextet, for him it is his second appearance and first in front of a home crowd.
The seeding list is set: These six are automatic qualifyers
The six picks fit into a framework that already stood through the automatic qualifiers. Scottie Scheffler, J.J. Spaun, Xander Schauffele, Russell Henley, Harris English and Bryson DeChambeau had already secured their places. Scheffler leads the team as the world number one, while Spaun brings the tailwind of his US Open victory with him. Schauffele, Henley, English and DeChambeau round off the line-up. Bradley made it clear that he consciously made the decision against himself: “There was a moment when I would have put myself in the team. But the others have earned their place.” That ends the debate about him – and Team USA is ready for the Ryder Cup in Bethpage.
Golf legend Phil Mickelson, 55, delivered an early highlight at the The Open Championship 2025 in Royal Portrush. In the first round, he played from a bunker on the par-3 3rd hole, hit the flagstick, and watched the ball drop straight into the cup. The moment showcased Mickelson’s legendary short game and salvaged par early in the tournament.
His tee shot had landed in the greenside bunker, and his second attempt didn’t make it out. But with his third shot, he worked his magic. The video captures Mickelson’s reaction: a mix of surprise and joy as he lifts his arms in celebration.
The Open Championship 2025: A “Masterclass” at the 2025 British Open
A short game masterclass. Mickelson holes out from the sand. pic.twitter.com/hEX1brav4i
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 17, 2025
Darren Clarke created one of those unforgettable moments at The Open Championship 2025. On the iconic 17th hole at Royal Portrush, the Northern Irishman holed out directly from the rough — chip-in, birdie, and a roar from the grandstands. Clarke had found trouble off the tee, ending up in the native area and then the rough, still about 26 yards from the pin. But then, magic: the ball dropped straight into the hole — a clean three on the scorecard.
The 56-year-old from County Tyrone received what’s rarely heard in Portrush: a true home-course advantage. The Open Championship 2025 brought Clarke back to familiar territory, and just like in 2019, when the Open returned to his home region, he delivered another moment to remember.
Darren Clarke: A “Moment of Magic” at the The Open Championship 2025
Keeping the home crowds happy. Darren Clarke with a moment of magic. pic.twitter.com/Jkzp60CXFt
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 17, 2025
Royal Portrush is ready for the final major of the year – and the LIV Golf League has never been more strongly represented. A total of 19 players from the alternative tour’s roster are in the field for the 2025 British Open. That’s more than at any previous major since the league’s founding in 2022. The classic links course in Northern Ireland will thus become the biggest sporting meeting ground of the two golf worlds.
It’s The Open 🏆
— LIV Golf (@livgolf_league) July 15, 2025
19 LIV Golf League players have descended on Royal Portrush for the final major of 2025 🙌#TheOpen pic.twitter.com/BuzVn9wmDX
Three Qualify the Hard Way – The Rest by Class and Legacy
Dean Burmester, Lucas Herbert, and Lee Westwood had to go through the grind of the final qualifiers – and each earned their spot with top performances. For 52-year-old Westwood, this marks his first British Open appearance since 2022. The other 16 LIV players qualified via rankings, past Open performances, or previous major success. Among them are household names in the golf world: Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, and Brooks Koepka – all with extensive major championship experience.
Former Open Champions Return for the 2025 British Open
The LIV lineup for the 2025 British Open includes four former winners of the Claret Jug: Cameron Smith (2022), Henrik Stenson (2016), Phil Mickelson (2013), and Louis Oosthuizen (2010). While none of them won under the LIV banner, they all bring valuable experience on true links courses. Stenson and Mickelson once delivered one of the greatest Open duels of all time – and now join the largest LIV contingent ever seen at a major. Royal Portrush will not be unfamiliar territory: Koepka finished fourth here in 2019, Reed was tenth, and Rahm and Smith both finished T20.
Several LIV players have also impressed in the current major season. Jon Rahm finished all three previous majors inside the top 15. Bryson DeChambeau was runner-up at the PGA Championship, and Tyrrell Hatton came fourth at the US Open. The 2025 British Open thus showcases not only seasoned names but also recent top form.
Young, in Form – and Right in the Middle of It
Among the many veterans are also players just beginning to hit their stride. Tom McKibbin, the 22-year-old local hero from Northern Ireland, has posted back-to-back top-5 finishes in LIV events – and his home course is only an hour’s drive from Portrush. Joaquin Niemann leads the LIV season standings and arrives brimming with confidence. Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, and Lucas Herbert have also recently posted impressive rounds.
List of LIV Golfers at the 2025 British Open
- Dean Burmester (England)
- John Catlin (USA)
- Bryson DeChambeau (USA)
- Sergio Garcia (Spain)
- Tyrrell Hatton (England)
- Lucas Herbert (South Africa)
- Dustin Johnson (USA)
- Brooks Koepka (USA)
- Jason Kokrak (USA)
- Tom McKibbin (Northern Ireland)
- Phil Mickelson (USA)
- Joaquin Niemann (Chile)
- Louis Oosthuizen (USA)
- Carlos Ortiz (Mexico)
- Patrick Reed (USA)
- Jon Rahm (Spain)
- Cameron Smith (Australia)
- Henrik Stenson (Sweden)
- Lee Westwood (England)