Although being the captain of the Ryder Cup is a great honor for every golfer, such a role also comes with a lot of problems and pressures. Keegan Bradley is an experienced name in the golf scene, and currently the experienced golfer is under enormous stress.
Namely, it is still unknown whether Bradley will perform in this competition exclusively as a captain or as a player captain.
Appearing in the second round of the Tour Championship, Keegan Bradley seemed solid, but in the interview with the media he admitted that it is the most difficult for him to develop the role of captain and player.
There are many things going through his mind, and he is aware that he will have to play really well if he wants to secure his place in the team. However, we will soon find out whether he will agree to be a player captain or not.
Im having a very hard time separating right now my captaincy and my play, said Bradley.
For the past month it's been like this, but this week I'm trying so hard. But that's all I'm thinking about. Thinking about pairings, certain things I want to say to the guys during the week. It's just difficult.- he said, as quoted by Golf Digest.
The pressure
Few expected the 39-year-old American to be the captain of this team. Most people focused their attention on Tiger Woods and some other famous names, but few really expected Keegan to be given such responsibility.
However, if you listen to his statements and words, it seems that the Americans did the right thing, choosing the right man for this job.
Bradley admits that it is a bit strange feeling when you play in tournaments and watch other players. The captain of the US team admits that he is tired of everything, but he knew that such responsibility brings with it various pressures and enormous stress.
It's just really strange for me to be the captain. Its not something anyone's really ever gone through, said Bradley.
I am looking at the board all day, not looking for me. I'm looking for where my guys are. It's just really odd, Bradley continued. That's a really strange feeling. It's just sort of look at the [leaderboard], and I have no feeling of where I stand on the board, just seeing where our guys are, which is, that's the opposite of what we do every week. Im going to be really happy when this week is over. "
