While most true golf and PGA Tour fans know about Keegan Bradley, aware of what a great golfer he is, his popularity seems to have skyrocketed even among those who have no connection to the sport and who may only follow golf when the Ryder Cup is on the calendar.
Being the captain of the men's teams means that a huge amount of attention is focused on you, especially your decisions that can define the path of your team and influence whether you will celebrate or not.
It seems that Bradley attracted the most attention with his picks, with the public being unsure of who the 6 golfers will be that will further strengthen the team.
While some expected the 39-year-old to be on the list among 6 golfers, Keegan had somewhat different views.
However, before he officially confirmed his decision yesterday, the public had mixed reactions.
The reaction of US President Donald Trump, who expressed via social media that he would like to see Keegan Bradley as the player's captain, stands out.
Trump is known as a passionate golf fan, and Keegan Bradley had a smile on his face regarding Trump's statements.
The experienced golfer is proud of such reactions and is very honored that the US president has so much confidence in him.
He is equally surprised to find himself in this situation, but he seems to be enjoying the attention he is receiving, wanting his team to lift the trophy this year.
"Yeah, that was really surreal. Again, I've been really blown away with the support. Anytime you get the sport of the President of the United States, it's really surreal and stunning. I really appreciate it, Mr. President. I hope you're not disappointed. We look forward to seeing you at the Ryder Cup.
That certainly made things — when you see stuff like that, you start to wonder how we got to this point in my life. But I was really honored, deeply honored to have him say that.."- he said.
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Trump and his love for golf
The US president later pointed out that he will also be representing this year's edition. The Republican leader has shown many times how much he enjoys this competition, but not only this competition but also golf in general.
Having the support of the American president is certainly a big deal for golfers, for whom it will be even more motivation. The US team has a strong roster with 12 golfers who can really present them in the best light.
