Keegan Bradley Reflects on the Ryder Cup: “A Brutal Event”
Keegan Bradley, after accepting the Ryder Cup captaincy, shares his feelings about the tournament. In his first public statements since the event at Bethpage Black last month, Bradley expressed the intensity of the experience.Bradley, who was captain of the American team, led his team in a tournament where, despite being favorites, they faced tough European competition. The team found themselves in an unfavorable situation from the start, with a significant deficit before the final day. Bradley admitted the difficulty of the situation and the emotional impact it had on him, especially after the first few days of the tournament.“You win, and it’s glory for a lifetime. You lose, and it’s ‘I’ll 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 also mentioned that the period after the Ryder Cup has been one of the most difficult of his life. Despite this, he has managed to remain one of the best players on the PGA Tour, even winning the 2024 BMW Championship and the tournament in Hartford. Although there were times when he wished he had been a player and captain, Bradley is convinced he made the right decision. Bradley reflected on the unique experience of being Ryder Cup captain and competing at the same time, highlighting the support received from American fans.“This event has been so brutal for me. I don’t know if I want to play. No, I do”, Bradley quickly corrected. “It’s so strange to love something so much that it just doesn’t give you anything”.
Keegan Bradley
Despite not being able to win the tournament, Bradley values the experience that few can have.
