KEEGAN BRADLEY’s first speech at Bethpage Black while hitting the captain of Ryder Cup LOT of the right notes.
He introduced his team proudly and a little mood (thanks to “New Jersey Native” Scottie Scheffler). He played at his roots of St. John – the “gravel and makeup” of Queens, someone? He even handed over a small piece of lines directly from the heart, admitting that catching the Ryder Cup was an experience he never dreamed of as far as he can reach.
But it was a moment that raised the eyebrows of almost everyone involved – a row that prompted more than a handful of lids from the Ryder and crowd. The moment in question, as approximately paraphrased by a speech viewer?
“I still remember when I first fell in love with the Ryder Cup, as a 13-year-old boy on my father’s shoulders in 1999 in Brookline,” Bradley said. “I will never forget the moment of seeing Justin Rose’s winning blow in the 17th hole on Sunday, and everything that was represented.”
It was a touching anecdote and a story that helped the contextualization of Bradley’s love and passion for the week’s event. But it was a small Missing Detail: Bradley had received the wrong Justin.
Of course, Bradley had thoughtful To mention Justin Leonardwho is a 45-foot bird bird in the 17th hole in Brookline sent Jose Maria Olazabal and gave the Americans a victory of unimaginable return.
The only problem? He would say Justin rose Name, referring to the competition in this week’s Ryder Cup for the European rival side.
Bradley’s gaffe was a minor to be safe, but she drew the attention of the euro side, who could not contain their laughter as Bradley continued his speech.
Everyone was said, the moment was just a small note in a different successful captain’s debut for Captain Koegani at Bethpage Black. His speech was particularly opposed against that of the European captain of the Ryder Cup, Luke Donald, who gave some of the heavy hands lines about the virtue of the European team’s decision to play for free on this year’s Ryder Cup.
After all, Bradley will be remembered for much more as the American captain than his Justin-Mistach on Wednesday afternoon. The cup begins on Friday afternoon, and we will learn at 4pm on Thursday if any Justins (Thomas for Americans, set up for euros) is part of the procedures. You can bet that Bradley will have the right name then.
