Overview

• Bradley sits 11th in the U.S. Ryder Cup standings after missing automatic qualification, leaving a self-selection via captain’s pick on the table.
• Stewart Cink said Bradley should be on the team but urged him to hand off captain responsibilities for the week due to the heavy workload.
• Nick Faldo told Bradley he should play and argued that enough vice-captains could cover leadership duties.
• Sam Torrance cautioned that a playing captain would compromise pairings and on-course communication, calling it the worst decision a captain could make.
• Support for Bradley’s inclusion cites his recent form, including a Travelers Championship win, with praise from peers such as Billy Horschel and Bryson DeChambeau.