New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- The Ryder Cup 2025 is heating up, with the United States of America's captain Keegan Bradley facing a tough call: should he pick himself to play for the American team at Bethpage Black? Notably, Bradley could become the first US playing captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963. Here is all you need to know.

A player-captain in the Ryder Cup is someone who leads the team as captain while also competing as a player. It is a rare and challenging role, as it requires managing team strategy, pairings, and morale while performing at a high level on the course. In the Ryder Cup's early days, this was more common, but it has been over 60 years since the last one.

Only 13 golfers have taken on the dual role of player and captain...