"U.S. Ryder Cup Vice Captain Announced as Jim Furyk"
U.S. Ryder Cup skipper Keegan Bradley appointed Jim Furyk as one of his assistant captains on Wednesday for the upcoming showdown at Bethpage Black in September.
Furyk joins Webb Simpson, Brandt Snedeker, and Kevin Kisner, who were previously selected by Bradley as vice captains. More assistant captains will be announced at a later date.
"Having Jim as part of our leadership team is a major advantage for us going forward," Bradley stated. "I had the privilege of playing under him in last year's Presidents Cup, and his exceptional leadership, unwavering demeanor, and vast experience left a lasting impression on all of us. He knows what it takes to succeed in the Ryder Cup, and I am eager to work alongside him as we prepare for Bethpage Black."
The 45th edition of the Ryder Cup is set to take place from September 26-28 at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York. The Europeans are the reigning champions after defeating the Americans 16 1/2 to 11 1/2 in Rome in 2023.
Furyk returns to the U.S. team room as an assistant captain for the fourth time, having previously served during victories in 2016 at Hazeltine National Golf Club and in 2021 at Whistling Straits. He also captained the U.S. team at the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in Guyancourt, France.
The 54-year-old Furyk represented the U.S. in nine consecutive Ryder Cups from 1997 to 2014. His nine appearances as a player rank second all-time in team history, while his 34 career matches are tied for third.
"I am truly humbled to be chosen as one of Keegan's assistant captains for the 2025 Ryder Cup," Furyk expressed. "There is nothing quite like the experience of representing the U.S. in the Ryder Cup. I am excited to work closely with Keegan, who brings tremendous passion and leadership, as well as Webb, Brandt, and Kevin to help our team reclaim the Cup this September."
Furyk, a 17-time winner on the PGA Tour, including the 2003 U.S. Open, has also captured three titles on the Champions Tour. He was named the PGA Tour Player of the Year in 2010.
