Keegan Bradley surprised everyone by deciding not to pick himself for the Ryder Cup team. Most expected the 39-year-old golfer to make the roster, given his excellent form this season, but it seems Bradley didn't see that as an ideal option. The experienced golfer wants to devote himself primarily to the role of captain and believes that as a team leader he will be of great help to the players.
Important faces of the golf scene reacted to his decision, including Annika Srenstam.
She was the captain of Europe's Solheim Cup team, and in an interview with Sirius XM PGA Tour Radio, she shared her thoughts on his decision.
Srenstam believes that Bradley made the right decision, given that he is the captain. Annika is aware of how much responsibility and pressure there is in such a role.
Although Keegan would probably be part of the team if he wasn't the captain, the USA has a serious team that can do big things even without him.
Some wanted this outcome
There is another side that hoped Bradley would make a different decision, highlighting how difficult it is to handle two roles. Bradley may have decided to save himself, aware that if he had picked himself as a player and the team suffered a disaster, criticism would have been directed at him immediately. With this decision, the pressure and responsibility have been significantly reduced, but difficult tasks and an interesting future still await him.
He is motivated to help his team celebrate on home soil, and the American team certainly has the advantage when it comes to this year's edition of the Ryder Cup.
