Bradley told Lewis that he was dreading the “awful” phone calls to the players who did not make the team. “Full Swing” captured the heartbreaking moment Bradley was left off the team by 2023 captain Zach Johnson before the Europeans dominated the Americans in Rome.

Keegan Bradley did not need a reminder he is on the brink of a potentially historic week, but it was waiting for him on Tuesday at East Lake Golf Club, nonetheless.

Keegan Bradley has received resounding support from American players to be the playing captain of the U.S. Ryder Cup team. Now, someone in a far higher office is in Bradley's corner.