Keegan Bradley faces intense strain over a defining decision whether to play and captain the United States in the Ryder Cup. He expressed relief that the week will end soon and readiness to finalize team plans. A second-round 64 at the Tour Championship strengthened his credentials to become the first playing captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963. Bradley will name six wildcards on Wednesday and accepts that his choice will define him. The overriding priority is winning the Ryder Cup and decisions will focus on that. Likely selections include Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, and Patrick Cantlay, with Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, Sam Burns, Maverick McNealy and Bradley himself under consideration.
I am going to be really happy when this week is over, Bradley said. I have about had it with this whole thing. I am ready to figure out what we are doing and get a team together. Bradley is due huge credit for his candour. A second round of 64 at the Tour Championship boosted his case to become the first Ryder Cup playing captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963.
If we win, it doesn't matter what I do. I am fine with that, normally if you win you are the best captain and when you lose you are the worst. I have been a part of teams. Every captain has to make tough decisions, this is just a unique one. It is going to be controversial either way but I am ready for it.
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