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Keegan Bradley's Ryder Cup Hopes Brightened After Solid PGA Championship Performance

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US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley has strengthened his claim for a spot on his own team with a tie for eighth at the 107th PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. Bradley's third major finish in under a year has propelled him up five places to 17th in the US standings, with a long way to go in the qualifying battle still ahead. The 38-year-old's solid performance was not the only positive for the European team, as Luke Donald's side also saw strong showings from Matthew Fitzpatrick and Jon Rahm.

Key Takeaways:

  • Keegan Bradley has moved up five places to 17th in the US Ryder Cup standings after finishing tied for eighth at the PGA Championship, raising his chances of a spot on his own team.
  • Bradley's performance has strengthened his position as a strong contender for a spot on the team, although he still has to maintain his form to secure a place.
  • Matthew Fitzpatrick and Jon Rahm also performed well for the European team, with Fitzpatrick claiming a share of eighth spot and Rahm producing his best effort in a major since becoming a LIV Golf player.
  • Luke Donald, the European captain, would have been particularly pleased by the performances of Fitzpatrick and Rahm, who helped to raise the team's chances in the qualifying battle.
  • The European automatic standings remain unchanged, with Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Rasmus Hojgaard, Tyrrell Hatton, Sepp Straka, and Justin Rose still in those positions.
  • Matt Wallace has moved up one spot to tenth in the European standings, while Bob MacIntyre has jumped a place to 15th.

Statistics:

  • Keegan Bradley's tie for eighth at the PGA Championship has moved him up five places to 17th in the US Ryder Cup standings.
  • Matthew Fitzpatrick claimed a share of eighth spot alongside Jon Rahm at the PGA Championship.
  • Jon Rahm has produced his best effort in a major since becoming a LIV Golf player, despite a disappointing finish.
  • Luke Donald's European team has a long way to go in the qualifying battle, with the likes of Brian Harman, Patrick Cantlay, and Tony Finau still ahead of Bradley.
  • The PGA Championship was the 107th edition of the tournament, which was held at Quail Hollow.

Sources:

  • "Keegan Bradley digs up memories of past glories to go sub-70 for third round in succession at PGA Championship" by Martin Dempster
  • The 107th PGA Championship official website
  • Luke Donald's European Ryder Cup team official website
  • Matthew Fitzpatrick and Jon Rahm's official social media profiles

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