Bradley wins as Furyk flops

Published on 06/08/2012 11:52

American Keegan Bradley can start preparing himself for a Ryder Cup debut next month – thanks to Jim Furyk suffering a last-hole capitulation.

Back on the Firestone course where he lost a seven-hole play-off to Tiger Woods 11 years ago, Furyk was one ahead with one to play at the Bridgestone Invitational last night. But the 42-year-old is still waiting for his first World Golf Championship victory after he double-bogeyed it moments after Bradley made a 15-foot par putt. Bradley was six strokes adrift with 13 holes left, but he closed the gap to one and then saw Furyk flop a chip over a bunker into more rough, hit his next shot to five feet and miss it.

Bradley, up to fourth in the Ryder Cup standings, will this week try to defend his USPGA Championship title.