PGA Tour golfer Keegan Bradley was potentially overlooked for a spot on the 2023 Ryder Cup team. Despite winning twice on the PGA Tour this season, he needed a Captain’s Pick from Zach Johnson, which he did not receive.
The 2023 US Ryder Cup Team consists of Captain’s Picks Sam Burns, Rickie Fowler, Brooks Koepka, Collin Morikawa, Jordan Spieth, and Justin Thomas. These picks will join the six golfers who qualified automatically through FedEx Cup points standings: Scottie Scheffler, Wyndham Clark, Brian Harman, Patrick Cantlay, Max Homa, and Xander Schauffele.
Keegan Bradley, currently ranked 18th in the world according to the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR), did not make the 2023 Ryder Cup team. Upon learning this news, he took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share his motivation: an untouched suitcase.
“This is my suitcase from the 2012 Ryder Cup that I haven’t opened since that Sunday. I promised myself I wouldn’t open it until I won a Ryder Cup. That week changed my perspective on golf forever. The Ryder Cup suddenly became very important to me,” Bradley tweeted.
During that week, Bradley experienced some of his best and darkest moments in his golf career. He is proud of the effort he put in to make the team over a decade later, but it was not meant to be.
Despite the disappointment, Bradley appreciates all the support he has received. Now, he is fully behind the US team and will be watching and cheering for them with all his might. GO USA!
Before making those remarks, he had a conversation with Todd Lewis from the Golf Channel. Bradley expressed his disappointment, saying, “I am extremely disappointed. I believed I had a fantastic year with two victories, including one in Hartford against a highly skilled field. I am proud of my accomplishments.”
Keegan also mentioned his admiration for Justin Thomas, referring to him as a once-in-a-lifetime talent. Despite feeling like an outsider in the sport, he made efforts to connect with players he believed would make the Ryder Cup team. Keegan expressed his ongoing support for the U.S. Team, stating, “Moving forward, I will have to secure automatic qualification for the Ryder Cup. Nevertheless, I will continue to cheer for the U.S. Team.”
Keegan Bradley’s earnings from recent tournaments are as follows: $3,600,000 for winning the Travelers Championship, $1,980,000 for his victory at the Zozo Championship in Japan, and $990,000 for finishing 10th at the Tour Championship in Atlanta. In total, he accumulated $8,897,330 in prize money over 23 events, including 2 PGA Tour wins and 5 Top-10 finishes.
In 2012, Keegan Bradley earned a spot on the Ryder Cup Team, which was won by Europe with a 1-point margin. He was then selected as a Captain’s Pick in 2014, but Team USA suffered a heavy defeat, losing by 5 points (11.5 to 16.5) to Europe.
Following his post on X, formerly known as Twitter, golf fans rallied behind Keegan Bradley. They expressed their support with messages such as “You deserved a spot on the team this year” and “There are many of us, Keegan, who believe you should be a part of the Ryder Cup team. Keep pushing, man!”
Keegan has been showcasing exceptional golf skills recently, and it is hoped that he will have another opportunity to compete in the Ryder Cup in 2025.
According to the Source brobible.com