Bradley Leads U.S. Ryder Cup Prep in Napa Ahead of Bethpage

NAPA, Calif. — Ten members of the U.S. Ryder Cup team are competing this week at the Procore Championship in Napa Valley, making their final competitive tuneup ahead of the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in two weeks, while captain Keegan Bradley has remained on site as a nonplaying leader and organizer of team practice and meetings.

Bradley convened his group for practice rounds, a team dinner and an emotional address on Tuesday night as part of an effort to avoid the preparation shortcomings that preceded the Americans' heavy defeat two years ago. Gary Woodland, one of Bradley's vice captains, said the captain became emotional while urging players to build bonds deeper than golf and to enter the match with trust in one another. Bradley has also had influence over tee times, grouping many Ryder Cup players together for the tournament's opening rounds.

The roster in Napa excludes two Americans. Bryson DeChambeau remains ineligible for PGA Tour events because of his affiliation with LIV Golf and has not entered the tournament. Xander Schauffele did not travel to Napa; he told reporters via text that he was at home in Florida with his newborn son. Some commentators have questioned...