It was known that Keegan Bradley's six-pick decision would cause strong reactions from the public. For days, there was speculation as to who could further strengthen this team, and the public was most interested in finding out if Bradley would be one of the travelers to the Ryder Cup as captain and coach.
Ultimately, his decisions did not surprise the public, but most did not react so openly to Patrick Cantlay.
This famous golfer had some flashy moments this season that made Keegan Bradley give him a chance on the team.
However, the public is not so thrilled that he is part of the team, believing that he does not deserve a place on the team for many reasons.
Ryan Lavner, a well-known face on the golf scene, decided to stand up for this famous golfer, stressing that he was statistically one of the most dominant figures on the golf scene this year.
In addition, appearing in team competitions in the Ryder Cup and President's Cup, Patrick did great things and was a great help to his team.
He believes that American fans should stand up for every player, including Cantlay, who surely wants to help the team lift the trophy.
“Patrick Cantlay has been one of the best players statistically among the Americans, certainly among the top 20 in the world. His team matchplay record is 15-6-1. And I know he took a long time at the Tour Championship. I know he was shuffling his feet. I know he drew the sarcastic ire of Phil Mickelson on X for his antics and how he was potentially slowing down Tommy Fleetwood as they were competing for the FedEx Cup. But again, Patrick Cantlay has gone 15-6-1 in the Ryder Cup and the Presidents Cup,” he said, as quoted by The Golfing Gazette.
“He has never lost in Sunday singles. He was a lightning rod for that American side. He and Max Homa were basically the only two players who performed admirably in Rome in the 2023 Ryder Cup in what became a losing effort for the Americans. As much as you might not like the pick right now, as much as Patrick Cantlay’s personality may grate on you, I promise you if you are an American golf fan, you will be cheering for the fact if Patrick Cantlay starts winning points at Bethpage Black.
He’s one of the best players in the world, he has a great record, just stop it. If you are a US golf fan, you want Patrick Cantlay on that team.”
Cantlay now has a motive
When you feel like you don't have the support of your home fans, it's certain that your confidence can be shaken, and that can also affect your game.
These are the reasons why US fans should show their support for this golfer who is often criticized by the public, but sometimes it seems that it is without foundation.
The experienced golfer still wants to convince the public that he is a top-quality golfer who deserves a place on the team. He will have a chance to do so in a few weeks, and we will see if Patrick will help his team finally get revenge on the Europeans for the defeat in Rome two years ago.
