Keegan Bradley's devastating Ryder Cup rejection last year was almost missed by Netflix cameras due to a misprinted address on the call sheet, according to the executive producer of the documentary series Full Swing. The 38-year-old American golfer was omitted from the 2023 U.S. team by captain Zach Johnson, but his fortunes reversed dramatically when he was named captain for the 2025 edition.
Chad Mumm, the executive producer, revealed that the production team scrambled to reach Bradley's home after realising they had the wrong address just minutes before the pivotal phone call from Johnson. 'We get a call from the producer, we have the wrong address. Somehow it got misprinted on the call sheet,' Mumm told Golf Digest. He had to call Bradley to confirm the correct address, which was two houses down.
The crew arrived just in time, and despite the disruption, Bradley allowed them to film as Johnson delivered the heartbreaking news. 'So, we go two houses down, open the door, we run in and soon as we sit down, he gets this devastating phone call,' Mumm said.
Bradley, who has never won the Ryder Cup as a player, was selected as captain for the 2025 contest at Bethpage Black after Tiger Woods reportedly turned down the role. He expressed his determination to lead the U.S. team following their 16½-11½ loss to Europe in 2023.
'My passion and appreciation for golf's greatest team event have never been stronger,' Bradley said in a statement. 'The Ryder Cup is unlike any other competition in our sport. And this edition will undoubtedly be particularly special given the rich history and enthusiastic spectators at this iconic course. I look forward to beginning preparations.'
