Keegan Bradley, after taking on the leadership of the American team in the Ryder Cup, shared his reflections on the experience, highlighting the emotional intensity it entailed.
The Weight of the Ryder Cup
Bradley, who accepted the captaincy with full awareness of the responsibility, expressed how defeat in the competition can deeply affect. “You win, and it’s glory for life. You lose, and you have to live with that for the rest of your life,” commented Bradley, reflecting the magnitude of the event.
This shit of an event has been so brutal for me. I don’t know if I want to play. No, I do want to,” Bradley.
Keegan Bradley
The American team, despite being the favorite, faced an unfavorable situation from the start, accumulating a significant disadvantage before the final day. Bradley admitted that the situation was overwhelming. “You put so much into this, you plan so much, and the first two days were as bad as we could have imagined,” he recounted. The defeat left a deep emotional mark on Bradley, who confessed that he is still processing the experience.The defeat in the Ryder Cup has been one of the most difficult moments in Bradley’s life, in his own words.
Despite the disappointment, Bradley has accepted responsibility for certain decisions and errors, including field preparation. However, he has also received criticism for other tactical and selection decisions.
At the Travelers Championship, where he is the defending champion, Bradley shared his feelings. “I would really like to play one more time. I don’t know if I’ll have the opportunity,” commented Bradley, who at 39 years old would be among the oldest golfers in the tournament.
Bradley is in a recovery process and is looking to refocus on his career as an elite player on the PGA Tour.
Despite moments of doubt, Bradley is convinced he made the right decision by not including himself in the team as a player. He acknowledges that he missed the experience of playing, but also understood the difficulty of combining both roles.
The experience as captain gave him a unique perspective. He received great support from American fans.
Bradley expressed that his experience as Ryder Cup captain, combined with his success on the circuit, has given him a unique experience in the world of golf.
