A Ryder Cup rookie has been added to the Team USA leadership room ahead of the biennial event September 26-28 at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York. Keegan Bradley announced Wednesday that Kevin Kisner has been added to Team USA as vice-captain. He joins fellow vice-captains Webb Simpson and Brandt Snedeker, both of whom have already been announced.
“Kevin is a great addition to our leadership group and will be a trusted voice throughout the coming months and this year’s Ryder Cup,” Bradley said. “His extensive match play success and strong relationships make him a perfect fit. I look forward to working closely with him as we prepare for Bethpage Black.”
The 40-year-old’s participation in the upcoming Ryder Cup will mark his first appearance as vice-captain or player. While Kisner has no Ryder Cup experience, he does have some Presidents Cup experience, playing for Team USA in 2017 and 2022 and most recently as an alternate captain during the 2024 competition last fall.
Kisner’s arrival continues a youth movement that took place under Bradley’s leadership. Snedeker, Simpson, Kisner and Bradley still compete regularly on the PGA Tour and will play with potential members of the U.S. Ryder Cup team on a weekly basis. Although Bradley, Snedeker and Simpson have all competed in numerous Ryder Cups, none of them have ever played a leadership role.
“I am incredibly grateful to Keegan for this opportunity to help guide Team USA to the 2025 Ryder Cup,” Kisner said. “I love match play and the Ryder Cup is one of the greatest sporting events. I can’t wait to be a part of it and look forward to doing everything I can to support Keegan, Webb, Brandt and our talented team in September.”
