Week by week, Keegan Bradley is attracting more and more public attention. As the captain of the American team at this year's Ryder Cup, it can be said that Bradley carries one of the most responsible roles.
In addition, the stakes in this tournament are huge. The Americans must be celebrating this time, given the public outrage over their disastrous performance in Rome two years ago.
However, does the American team have the necessary quality? Looking at the names of the players, it can be said that the roster is really strong, with Scottie Scheffler as the leader of the new generation.
Keegan Bradley could play a dual role (captain-player) at the Ryder Cup, and it will be interesting to see how he does in that position.
A host of golfers, including Rickie Fowler and Patrick Cantlay, expressed their appreciation and praise for Keegan Bradley, stressing that he is a great person and deserves to be the player-captain.
Speaking to the media before the start of the BMW Championship, the experienced golfer especially thanked Fowler and Cantlay for their positive impressions and support.
“I can tell you, honestly, it means the world to me to hear that. I haven’t ever really felt that in my career. It’s really touching. It really means a lot. I really have — the thing I’ve enjoyed most is getting to know these guys better. I was really a closed off player for most of my career.
Getting to know the guys more and getting to learn who they are, and then I think as a golfer, or as an athlete or a businessman, whatever it is, when you feel the respect of your peers, that’s the ultimate. To hear that from two players of that caliber really means a lot.“- he said, as quoted by The Golfing Gazette.
What can we expect?
If Bradley has a double role at this year's Ryder Cup, and especially if the American team does not win, it is most likely that there will be fierce reactions and criticism from the public. The famous player is aware of the responsibility, but also of the pressure that already exists.
However, he is determined to help the team, aware of its qualities.
In addition, the support of the home crowd will certainly be a huge wind at the back and a great chance for the Americans to achieve a triumph this time.
