Considering how popular Kevin Kisner is among players, fans, and network executives alike, it should be no surprise that Keegan Bradley selected him to join this year’s Ryder Cup leadership group.
PGA Tour fan favorite Kevin Kisner named Ryder Cup vice captain at Bethpage Black
Kevin Kisner will join the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team as a vice captain.
Jack Milko has been playing golf since he was five years old. He has yet to record a hole-in-one, but he did secure an M.A. in Sports Journalism from St. Bonaventure University.
Kisner becomes the third Vice Captain announced, joining 2012 U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson and 9-time PGA Tour winner Brandt Snedeker as Bradley’s assistants. Kisner most recently served as a Vice Captain at this past year’s Presidents Cup, drawing rave reviews from everyone involved. He even went viral after the U.S. won for the 10th straight time. He took his shirt off in the media center, paying a debt to Max Homa, who holed out during Sunday Singles. These two fan favorites made their wager during the Solheim Cup.
“I am incredibly appreciative of Keegan for this opportunity to help guide the U.S. team at the 2025 Ryder Cup,” Kisner said in a statement.
“I love match play, and the Ryder Cup is one of the greatest events in sports. I cannot wait to be a part of it and look forward to doing everything I can to support Keegan, Webb, Brandt and our talented team in September.”
Kisner has never played in the Ryder Cup or served in a leadership role. However, he has playing experience in the Presidents Cup, having compiled a career record of 2-2-3 across his two appearances in 2017 and 2022.
It’s also worth noting that NBC Sports hired Kisner as its full-time lead analyst for the 2025 season. As an official vice-captain, his insight into how the season plays out will be even more enjoyable.
Jack Milko is a golf staff writer for SB Nation’s Playing Through. Follow him on X @jack_milko.
