Bradley, devastated after the Ryder Cup: “I’ll never get over it”

Keegan Bradley Reflects on the Ryder Cup: “It’s a strange thing to love something that gives you nothing”

Keegan Bradley, after accepting the Ryder Cup captaincy, shares his feelings about the tough defeat suffered in the event. The American golfer, in his first public statements since the tournament at Bethpage Black, expressed the intensity of the experience.

“Winning is glory for a lifetime. You lose, and it’s ‘I’m going to have to live with this for the rest of my life.’ There’s no part of me that thinks I’ll ever get over this.”

Keegan Bradley

Bradley, who had been captain of the United States team, faced a difficult situation. Despite being favorites, the Americans found themselves at a disadvantage from the start, arriving on the last day with an unfavorable score. Bradley described the experience as emotional and sad.

The defeat in the Ryder Cup has been a hard blow for Bradley. He acknowledges having taken responsibility for some mistakes, including the course setup, which combined with the rain, made the game more manageable for the opposing team. Others have questioned his pairings and the decision not to include himself in the team.

“From the Ryder Cup until now, it has been one of the most difficult moments of my life”.

Keegan Bradley

Despite the disappointment, Bradley also experienced positive moments. He highlighted the support received from American fans and the unique opportunity to combine the captaincy with his performance on the PGA Tour, including a victory at the 2024 BMW Championship and another in Hartford in June. Bradley reflected on the duality of the experience, sometimes feeling the desire to have played instead of being captain, but recognizing that he made the right decision.

“It’s kind of weird to love something so much that it just doesn’t give you anything.”

Keegan Bradley

Bradley concluded by expressing that he is still trying to overcome the “Ryder Cup fog” and return to his role as one of the best players on the PGA Tour.