US EditionRyder Cup captains Luke Donald, Keegan Bradley shine during opening round of PGA Championship
- European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald and his American counterpart Keegan Bradley impressed with strong starts at the PGA Championship held at Quail Hollow on Thursday.
- Donald, 47, plays on a special exemption as European captain, and Bradley, 38, leads the US team, while their strong starts sparked talk of playing captains for September's Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.
- Donald carded a bogey-free four-under-par 67, his best major opening round in 21 years, and Bradley followed closely with a 68, both demonstrating solid play amid challenging conditions.
- Bradley described his round as the best he has played all year and was enthusiastic about seeing Donald competing. Meanwhile, Donald admitted that his spot in the tournament is due to his role as team captain but remains confident in his ability to win.
- Their performances hold implications for the Ryder Cup, as Donald gains confidence managing dual roles and Bradley remains open to playing if it benefits the US team this fall.
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