re: Who is the most likely USA Ryder Cup Captain for 2025 at Bethpage?

The following have NOT been captains:
Larry Nelson
Hale Irwin
Mark O'Meara
Mark Calcavechia
Fred Couples (How has he not)
Justin Leonard
David Toms
Stewart Cink
David Duval
Phil
Tiger

Phil isn't getting it anytime soon if ever. Period. The PGA of America won't do it, and if you read/listen between the lines, the current group of players probably wouldn't want him.

Yes, there are several guys older than Tiger who deserve "a turn" but given his US Open win at Bethpage, it might appeal to him. What might appeal more is giving him a home AND away captaincy through 2027.

I think Luke Donald may take 2025 for the Euros, especially since he only had about a year to prep for this one once Stenson was removed for going LIV.

The Euros are more interesting. How will they handle LIV defectors like Westwood and Sergio who (like Phil) would have been automatics?