Bradley's WGC win likely secures Ryder Cup spot
- By Jason Sobel
- Aug 5, 2012 7:54 PM ET
AKRON, Ohio – Keegan Bradley will almost assuredly be a member of this year's United States Ryder Cup team.
There are mathematical possibilities in which all of the stars align right – or wrong, as the case may be – and he isn't one of the eight automatic qualifiers, but it isn't a likely proposition after his WGC-Bridgestone Invitational victory moved him to fourth on the points list, behind only Tiger Woods, Jason Dufner and Bubba Watson, with one week remaining for players to earn points.
"I try not to let people know how much it means to me, but I think about it every second," he said after the win. "I just want to be on that team so badly."
Bradley isn't the only player who made a big climb at Firestone.
Steve Stricker and Jim Furyk each tied for second place, moving from 13th and 15th, respectively, to 10th and 11th.
They each trail Hunter Mahan, the lone player to drop outside the top eight this week. He is now ninth despite two PGA Tour victories this year.
The PGA Championship is the final event for which players can earn points. All earnings will be worth double points this coming week.
Related Articles
Bradley aware of Ryder Cup position heading to WGC
by Jason Sobel | Aug 1, 2012 3:54 PM ETWith two events remaining to determine the eight automatic qualifiers for the United States Ryder Cup team, Keegan Bradley currently stands in the ninth position, very aware of his predicament. Read More
Z. Johnson, Dufner reunited at Crowne Plaza
by Will Gray | May 21, 2013 3:21 PM ETAfter dueling at Colonial for 36 holes last year, Zach Johnson and Jason Dufner will be grouped for the first two rounds this year at the Crowne Plaza Invitational. Read More
Power Rankings: Crowne Plaza Invitational
by Will Gray | May 21, 2013 2:32 PM ETSee which players you should keep an eye on this week as the PGA Tour heads to Colonial. Read More
Sobel has covered golf since 2004 and provides columns, blogs, chats for Golf Channel.
Latest News
- USGA, R&A ban anchored stroke | Explanation
- Infographic: What's legal, illegal | Timeline
- Video: Woods talks Garcia feud | Won't clear air
- Steele: Expect a player to sue USGA, R&A
- Peterson to donate to Okla. tornado victims
- Z. Johnson, Dufner reunited at Crowne Plaza
- Statements: PGA Tour, PGAA | LPGA | USGA
- Pettersson asks for 'a few days' | Pavin's take
- Manufacturer: 'Golf lost today' | Time to adapt
- Guan WDs from Open qualifying | In Memorial
- Open qualifying: Men's local | Women's sectional
- Weekly Fix: Exposing a great golf instruction myth
