This episode of the Golf Unfiltered podcast discusses the surprise announcement of Keegan Bradley as the next U.S. Ryder Cup Captain.

Key points:

• Keegan Bradley was not expected to be Captain.

• He is younger than the typical Ryder Cup Captain and is still competing professionally.

• This is a significant change from the past and may be an attempt to shake things up for the American team.

• The reasons for Tiger Woods declining the Captaincy are speculated on.

• The episode explores the potential impact of this decision and how it might affect team selection and atmosphere.

• There is also discussion about other upcoming events in golf, including another golfer shooting a 59 and whether courses are becoming too easy for professional golfers.

People mentioned:

• Keegan Bradley (new U.S. Ryder Cup Captain)

• Tiger Woods (previously expected Captain)

• Zach Johnson (previous U.S. Ryder Cup Captain)

• Phil Mickelson (potential Ryder Cup team member)

• Luke Donald (European Ryder Cup Captain)

• Sergio Garcia (European golfer)

• Ian Poulter (European golfer)

Sponsors:

• True Linkswear (golf apparel)

• Coghill Golf and Country Club

• Mizuno Golf (golf equipment)

• Sharp Focus Nutrition (golf-related nutritional products)