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Keegan Bradley’s Open Surge Deepens Playing-Captain Dilemma

A bogey-free 67 at Royal Portrush has vaulted him to seventh in the world, forcing him to consider a captain’s pick for his own inclusion.

Keegan Bradley plays from the rough on the 7th hole during the second round of the British Open on Friday. (AP)

Overview

  • Bradley shot a bogey-free four-under 67 in the second round at Royal Portrush, securing his first Open weekend after five consecutive missed cuts.
  • The performance lifted him to seventh in the Official World Golf Ranking and ninth in U.S. Ryder Cup standings ahead of the BMW Championship.
  • Only the top six in points qualify automatically for the U.S. Ryder Cup team, leaving Bradley on the cusp of self-selection.
  • Bradley confirmed he has a “for instance” plan to decide whether to use one of his six captain’s picks on himself if he falls outside the top six.
  • His Travelers Championship victory and breakthrough Open showing have reignited his bid to follow Arnold Palmer as a playing captain at Bethpage Black.