Maurice Brosnan: Keegan Bradley plays his part in the Ryder Cup soap opera

When it came to the big temptation of whether or not he should pick himself, Bradley played it smart. With a tricky pin and disaster lurking, he laid up.

USA's Keegan Bradley during a press conference at The Times Centre, New York. Picture date: Tuesday October 8, 2024.

After weeks of suspense and speculation, came the comedown. It was another reminder to never underestimate a golfer’s ability to turn the simplest question into a labyrinth of hedges.

Towards the end of the press conference for the USA Ryder Cup captain’s picks, the moderator threw a question to the floor for the gathered players. They all sat there, indifferent.