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That is Keegan Bradley’s Ryder Cup yr, whether or not he performs nice golf or not. However what if he does play nice golf all through 2025? What then?
We’re encroaching on that actuality early in 2025 as Bradley sits simply two photographs behind the lead with 18 holes to play on the Sony Open. The 38-year-old is set to captain the American Ryder Cup crew in September but when he continues enjoying in addition to he has the final 18 months, he’s sure to search out himself in a playing-captain function.
Bradley took it deep Saturday in Honolulu, taking pictures 64 with eight birdies to climb into rivalry. He trails J.J. Spaun by two coming into the ultimate day. A win would launch Bradley into the highest 12 within the present American Ryder Cup standings, and you recognize what which means. Twelve gamers make the squad.
Bradley has repeatedly stated he’ll solely play in the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black if he can robotically qualify for the crew, which might require him ending within the high 6. That’s a mighty feat, however one he’s trending towards. A win would push him to no. 7 within the Official World Golf Rating, a profession excessive.
Along with the Ryder Cup factors, FedEx Cup factors, and a possible eighth profession Tour win, Bradley and the remainder of subject are additionally pursuing their share of an $8.7 million purse. Under, you possibly can see the way it all breaks down.
Sony Open purse, winner’s share
Win: $1,566,000
2nd: $948,300
third: $600,300
4th: $426,300
fifth: $356,700
sixth: $315,375
seventh: $293,625
eighth: $271,875
ninth: $254,475
tenth: $237,075
eleventh: $219,675
twelfth: $202,275
thirteenth: $184,875
14th: $167,475
fifteenth: $158,775
sixteenth: $150,075
seventeenth: $141,375
18th: $132,675
nineteenth: $123,975
twentieth: $115,275
twenty first: $106,575
twenty second: $97,875
twenty third: $90,915
twenty fourth: $83,955
twenty fifth: $76,995
twenty sixth: $70,035
twenty seventh: $67,425
twenty eighth: $64,815
twenty ninth: $62,205
thirtieth: $59,595
thirty first: $56,985
thirty second: $54,375
thirty third: $51,765
thirty fourth: $49,590
thirty fifth: $47,415
thirty sixth: $45,240
thirty seventh: $43,065
thirty eighth: $41,325
thirty ninth: $39,585
fortieth: $37,845
forty first: $36,105
forty second: $34,365
forty third: $32,625
forty fourth: $30,885
forty fifth: $29,145
forty sixth: $27,405
forty seventh: $25,665
forty eighth: $24,273
forty ninth: $23,055
fiftieth: $22,359
51st: $21,837
52nd: $21,315
53rd: $20,976
54th: $20,619
fifty fifth: $20,445
56th: $20,271
57th: $20,097
58th: $19,923
59th: $19,749
sixtieth: $19,575
61st: $19,401
62nd: $19,227
63rd: $19,053
sixty fourth: $18,879
sixty fifth: $18,705
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