This is Keegan Bradley’s Ryder Cup year, whether he plays great golf or not. But what if he does play great golf throughout 2025? What then?

We’re encroaching on that reality early in 2025 as Bradley sits just two shots behind the lead with 18 holes to play at the Sony Open. The 38-year-old is set to captain the American Ryder Cup team in September but if he continues playing as well as he has the last 18 months, he is bound to find himself in a playing-captain role.

Bradley took it deep Saturday in Honolulu, shooting 64 with eight birdies to climb into contention. He trails J.J. Spaun by two entering the final day. A win would launch Bradley into the top 12 in the current American Ryder Cup standings, and you know what that means. Twelve players make the squad.

Bradley has repeatedly said he will only play in the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black if he can automatically qualify for the team, which would require him finishing in the top 6. That’s a mighty feat, but one he is trending toward. A win would push him to no. 7 in the Official World Golf Ranking, a career high.

In addition to the Ryder Cup points, FedEx Cup points, and a potential eighth career Tour win, Bradley and the rest of field are also pursuing their share of an $8.7 million purse. Below, you can see how it all breaks down.

Sony Open purse, winner’s share 

Win: $1,566,000
2nd: $948,300
3rd: $600,300
4th: $426,300
5th: $356,700
6th: $315,375
7th: $293,625
8th: $271,875
9th: $254,475
10th: $237,075
11th: $219,675
12th: $202,275
13th: $184,875
14th: $167,475
15th: $158,775
16th: $150,075
17th: $141,375
18th: $132,675
19th: $123,975
20th: $115,275
21st: $106,575
22nd: $97,875
23rd: $90,915
24th: $83,955
25th: $76,995
26th: $70,035
27th: $67,425
28th: $64,815
29th: $62,205
30th: $59,595
31st: $56,985
32nd: $54,375
33rd: $51,765
34th: $49,590
35th: $47,415
36th: $45,240
37th: $43,065
38th: $41,325
39th: $39,585
40th: $37,845
41st: $36,105
42nd: $34,365
43rd: $32,625
44th: $30,885
45th: $29,145
46th: $27,405
47th: $25,665
48th: $24,273
49th: $23,055
50th: $22,359
51st: $21,837
52nd: $21,315
53rd: $20,976
54th: $20,619
55th: $20,445
56th: $20,271
57th: $20,097
58th: $19,923
59th: $19,749
60th: $19,575
61st: $19,401
62nd: $19,227
63rd: $19,053
64th: $18,879
65th: $18,705

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