On Saturday, Team USA captain Keegan Bradley benched Ben Griffin for both the foursomes and four-ball sessions, a move that stirred debate among fans and analysts. Bradley’s blunt response summed it up: “ I hope he’s pissed ,” he said, hoping Griffin would turn frustration into motivation for Sunday’s play.

In the Ryder Cup, four players must sit out each session, meaning even top performers sometimes get benched. These decisions are driven by strategy, pairings, and matchups rather than individual performance.

Keegan Bradley explained, “The hardest part about this captaincy is having to sit the guys because everybody is so good. You have to look at the data and send out a powerful group, send a message.”’

Ben Griffin’s Friday four-ball round was steady, with a card of 4, 4, 3, 4, 4,

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