Webb Simpson Named U.S. Vice Captain For 2025 Ryder Cup
7/23/2024 4:27:00 PM | Men's Golf
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.- Wake Forest men's golf alum Webb Simpson was selected by 2025 Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley to be Vice Captain at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y. next fall for the 45th Ryder Cup.
Simpson has represented Team USA six times, three of which were Ryder Cup appearances (2012, 2014 and 2018).
"Webb is someone who I have long admired and respected as a competitor and friend," Bradley said in a statement. "He possesses a wealth of team golf experience and knows what it takes to win. Webb will be a valuable member of our leadership team and a trusted resource for me as we prepare for Bethpage Black next September."
After a 4-4-1 record in his Ryder Cup career, this is Simpson's first time being appointed as a Vice Captain.
"I am honored to be chosen by Keegan to serve as a Vice Captain in 2025," Simpson said. "Competing in three Ryder Cups will forever be among my career highlights. I have no doubt that Keegan will be a fantastic captain and a tremendous leader, and could not be more excited to get to work as we seek to reclaim the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black."
As a Demon Deacon, Simpson was named ACC Freshman of the Year in 2005 and was named to the All-ACC team three times after that. He helped lead Wake Forest to the 2005 NCAA East Regional Championship and was key in the Deacs' run to a third-place finish at the NCAA Championship that year, as well as in two more appearances at the NCAA Championship.
The North Carolina native is a seven-time winner on the PGA TOUR, including a victory at the 2012 U.S. Open. He was also a member of the victorious U.S. Teams in the 2011, '13 and '19 Presidents Cup.
How the Ryder Cup Works
The Ryder Cup is played in odd-numbered years between 12-member teams from the United States and Europe. It consists of five match-play sessions played over three days.
The U.S. Team will be made up from the top six eligible players in the points rankings with six captain's picks.The European Team will be made up from the top three eligible players from the European Points List, the top three eligible players from the World Points List and six captain's picks.
Each of the first two days includes one four-match session of four-ball and one four-match session of foursomes. The final day is reserved for 12 singles matches.
Each match is worth one point, with matches ending in a draw worth ½ point to each side. The first team to reach 14 ½ points wins the Ryder Cup. If the matches end in a 14-14 draw, the team holding the Ryder Cup retains it.
