Europe have the talent and confidence to shatter American hopes Ryder Cup needs an away win
Bradley's name muddle rekindled rogue Ryder Cup spirit, highlighting the need for unpredictability, crowd fizz, and occasional away wins to preserve competition.
European captain Luke Donald emphasized pride and unity over money; U.S. captain Keegan Bradley mistakenly credited Justin Rose during the Ryder Cup opening ceremony.
'Beyond my wildest dreams': Keegan Bradley's journey from the slopes in Vermont to Ryder Cup captain
Keegan Bradley practiced on Bethpage Black's Short Course with St. John's teammates, often barred from finishing holes 15–18 yet cherishing the rare, surreal access.
When you come to a Ryder Cup, you don't want guys to try to be something they're not. We have a lot of calm, mellow guys, so we need the energy from Bryson.