Rory McIlroy said it was 'definitely I think a surprise for everyone' that the U.S. Ryder Cup team had selected Keegan Bradley as its new captain.
"Yeah, definitely I think a surprise for everyone," McIlroy said Thursday, after posting a 5-under 65 in the opening round of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club."I mean, it's certainly a departure from what the U.S. have done over the last few years, and, you know, time will tell if that's a good thing or not."
McIlroy said the surprising decision seems"quite reactionary" as a result of the European team's dominant 16½-11½ victory over the U.S. at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club outside Rome last October. McIlroy suggested that Bradley would have to turn over the captain's job to one of his vice captains if he decides to play at Bethpage Black.
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