Ryder Cup Captains Showcase Skills at PGA Championship, Offering a Glimpse of Upcoming Clash
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At the PGA Championship, European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald and American captain Keegan Bradley delivered standout performances, hinting at the excitement of the upcoming Ryder Cup. Donald, aged 47, scored a bogey-free 67, while Bradley, ranked world number 19, was close behind until a final bogey. Their competitive rounds at Quail Hollow sparked discussions about the potential for a playing captain in the Ryder Cup, though Donald remains focused solely on his captaincy role.
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Luke Donald, European Ryder Cup captain, shot a bogey-free 67 at the PGA Championship, finishing three strokes behind leader Jhonattan Vegas.
Keegan Bradley, American Ryder Cup captain, matched Donald's score until a final bogey, showing strong form.
The performances of both captains at the PGA Championship provided a preview of the Ryder Cup, set for September 26-28 at Bethpage Black in New York.
Donald humorously mentioned the possibility of a playoff if the Ryder Cup ended in a tie, but confirmed he has no intention of being a playing captain.
Bradley praised Donald's performance and expressed happiness seeing him on the leaderboard, highlighting the unique camaraderie between Ryder Cup captains.
Donald acknowledged the perk of playing in the PGA Championship due to his captaincy but noted his game isn't at its former level.
