OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Rory McIlroy believes the Ryder Cup has become too big of an event for a captain to play in the matches and said Wednesday he already shot down the idea when approached about doing it himself someday. But he is no less fascinated by the conundrum facing U.S. captain Keegan Bradley.

Asked if the U.S. team gathering ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup would be at Bethpage, captain Keegan Bradley didn’t share details.

Bradley's approach to the captaincy and presence week-to-week on the PGA Tour has bought him grace with his players