FLOURTOWN, Pa. — Keegan Bradley is slowly warming up to the All-American soundtrack of “U-S-A! U-S-A!” chants that follow him around the course ever since he was appointed U.S. Ryder Cup captain.
The real surprise, though, is the patriotic reception and thanks for his service he receives each week at gas stations, restaurants, almost any time the 38-year-old Vermont player goes out in public.
“People buying me dinner and desserts and drinks,” said Bradley, who has topped $49 million in career earnings. “I didn’t expect that. It’s been a bonus.”
Bradley heard it all this weekend at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, from fans yelling “Cap!