A Ryder Cup putt changed his life. Now he’s the captain of the United States team.
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Keegan Bradley fondly recalls the putt that altered his life forever. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Bradley was in attendance at the 1999 Ryder Cup at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, when he watched Justin Leonard sink a 45-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole — effectively winning the tournament. That swing of the club motivated Bradley, then 13 years old, to pursue his dream even harder.
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Main Idea: Keegan Bradley says a famous Ryder Cup putt from his childhood inspired his golf career, and now he is leading the United States team as captain for this year’s match.
Key Points:
- Bradley was 13 when he watched Justin Leonard’s long birdie putt help seal the 1999 Ryder Cup in Brookline, Massachusetts.
- He says that moment pushed him to chase golf even harder and shaped his path to the top level of the sport.
- Bradley, now ranked 13th in the world, will captain the U.S. team at the Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park in New York.
- He has not said whether he will also play, but he says his main goal is to pick the best team and help the U.S. win.
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Keegan Bradley leading the Ryder Cup could lift interest in a major US sports event and bring spending to host-area hotels, shops, and restaurants, though the result is uncertain.
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Central subject of the article; his Ryder Cup memories, captaincy, and possible playing role drive the story.
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Major recurring competition at the center of the article and Bradley’s captaincy.
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Named vice captain and trusted adviser who is part of Bradley’s preparation.
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Named golfer whose 1999 Ryder Cup putt is the catalyst for Bradley’s inspiration.
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Mentioned as one of the notable players Bradley shared team experience with in prior Ryder Cups.
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Named brand behind the team’s uniforms, mentioned as part of Bradley’s captain duties.
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Mentioned as one of the notable players Bradley shared team experience with in prior Ryder Cups.
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