Bradley has been the second-most successful American golfer in the world, even with additional weight on his shoulders

Keegan Bradley wanted to play for Team USA in the Ryder Cup. So when he got the call from the PGA of America and was offered captaincy last summer, after Tiger Woods turned it down, he was caught off guard.

The New England native won in Connecticut again, leaving Keegan Bradley to field questions about being the first playing Ryder Cup captain in 62 years.