U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley has added former Kansas Jayhawk and Topeka native Gary Woodland as the fifth and final vice captain for the 45th Ryder Cup, set for Sept. 23-28, 2025, at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York.
This marks Woodland’s first appearance in the Ryder Cup in any capacity. The 41-year-old previously represented the United States in the 2019 Presidents Cup in Australia, contributing 1.5 points in the team’s 16-14 win at Royal Melbourne.
“I’m incredibly honored and grateful to Keegan for this opportunity,” Woodland said in a statement released by the Ryder Cup. “Keegan’s passion for this event is contagious, and I’m excited to be part of it. With just over two months until we arrive at Bethpage, I’m fully committed to supporting the team in every way I can.”
Woodland, who turned professional in 2007 after graduating from the University of Kansas, has been a regular on the PGA TOUR since 2009. He’s a four-time winner, including his signature victory at the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. Over 383 career starts, Woodland has logged 56 top-10 finishes.
Earlier this year, Woodland received the PGA TOUR Courage Award for overcoming significant health challenges and continuing to make a lasting impact on the sport.
At KU, Woodland was a two-time All-Big 12 selection and won four individual titles for the Jayhawks, cementing his place among the program’s all-time greats. He joins Jim Furyk, Kevin Kisner, Webb Simpson and Brandt Snedeker as vice captains for the 2025 squad.
“Gary has earned tremendous respect throughout the golf world,” Bradley said. “He’s a major champion and still competing at a high level. His leadership and experience will be a valuable asset for our team as we prepare for Bethpage.”