This nine-time Ryder Cupper will return as a vice captain at Bethpage

Nine-time U.S. Ryder Cupper Jim Furyk was named as one of Keegan Bradley’s vice captains for the 45^th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in September.

Furyk, who captained the victorious U.S. team at the Presidents Cup in Montreal in October, joins Webb Simpson, Brandt Snedeker and Kevin Kisner who were previously appointed by Bradley as vice captains.

“Having Jim as a member of our leadership team is a huge advantage for us moving forward,” said Bradley. “I had the privilege of playing for him in last year’s Presidents Cup, and his exceptional leadership, unwavering demeanor and wealth of experience made a huge impression on all of us. He knows what it takes to succeed in Ryder Cups, and I cannot wait to work alongside him as we prepare for Bethpage Black.”

Furyk returns to the U.S. team room as a vice captain for the fourth time after previously serving during victories in 2016 at Hazeltine National Golf Club and in 2021 at Whistling Straits. Additionally, Furyk captained the U.S. Team at the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in Guyancourt, France.

The 54-year-old represented the U.S. in nine consecutive Ryder Cups (1997, ‘99, 2002, ‘04, ‘06, ‘08, ‘10, ‘12, 14). His nine appearances as a player rank second all-time in U.S. Ryder Cup team history while his 34 career matches are tied for third.

“I am truly honored to be chosen as one of Keegan’s Vice Captains for the 2025 Ryder Cup,” said Furyk. “There is nothing in our game quite like the experience of representing the U.S. in the Ryder Cup. I’m excited to work closely with Keegan, who brings incredible passion and leadership, as well as Webb, Brandt and Kevin to help our team re-claim the Cup this September.”

Furyk brings an added bonus that if Bradley were to qualify for his own team, he has previous experience calling the shots and could step in as a leader while Bradley competes.

Late last year, Furyk gave this response when asked if he would like to be part of Bradley’s Ryder Cup staff: “I'll do whatever Keegan wants. It's his team. He's got to make the decisions for who best follows him and either way, I've let him know that, you know, in one sense, I really wish he was an assistant this year, because he would have got a really good look behind the scenes of what we're doing. But I'm also happy for him as a player and glad that we got to pick him, and he had a heck of a week as well. I let him know that we need to spend some time together, and I could kind of lead him through the months leading up, the weeks leading up, the days leading up, kind of why some decisions are made. I think it's a big deal that Sneds was in the room as well. And I think he can be a big help as well.”

This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Ryder Cup vice captain will fill role for fourth time.