Scottie Scheffler admitted he was baffled by the Ryder Cup appointment of Keegan Bradley - but now understands why the 38-year-old was selected. The golfing world was left shocked when Bradley was unveiled as the captain of Team USA for next year's competition.

As the golf world continues to ponder the selection of Keegan Bradley as captain of Team USA, Scottie Scheffler offered his thoughts on the surprise Ryder Cup decision

The 38-year-old golfer is grateful to Mickelson for everything he has given him throughout his career and for being an important guide. Bradley believes that Phil is one of the best golfers in various aspects of the game. Besides being a great golfer, he is also a great motivator and someone who is willing to help others.

He is the leader of Team USA, but Keegan Bradley is now tasked with leading his side with the same charisma as his former mentor, Phil Mickelson.

The “One year to go” event was held at The Times Center in Manhattan on Tuesday morning, a press conference held by the two Captains

Bradley added that Mickelson was mentoring him even before the event took place. Mickelson took him out to dinner and talked him through everything. The golfer said he "learned a lot" even if he didn't get it at first. "It hasn't been until now that I've really realized what an incredible thing it was that he did for me."

Everything we learned on Tuesday morning at the Ryder Cup captain's news conference from The Times Center in NYC.

Phil Mickelson has been a vocal critic of the PGA Tour's decision to allow LIV Golf stars to play in the Ryder Cup, but the left-hander is unlikely to be involved in the 2025 edition

Keegan Bradley fielded questions about his Ryder Cup captaincy Tuesday in New York, as some of them revolved around LIV Golf.