Before the automatic qualifying window closed and all the bubbles popped, United States Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley made it clear that Bryson DeChambeau was going to be a member of his team at Bethpage Black -- no matter what transpired over the remainder of the summer. While the two-time U.S. Open champion was inside the top six that automatically qualify at that time, with some additional tournaments on the schedule for his PGA Tour counterparts, he was hardly guaranteed a spot purely on points.

Bradley ensured DeChambeau knew he was on steady ground with the American side.

"Bryson is going to be a very important piece to us winning the Ryder Cup," the captain said.

In his last chance to watch DeChambeau at The Open Championship, Bradley provided assurance that he would see the b

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