Furyk is the first U.S. vice captain on this squad that brings prior Ryder Cup leadership experience to the table

Bradley is the youngest captain in 62 years. He’s won tournaments each of the past three years. He made it to the Tour Championship and played on a winning Presidents Cup team just four months ago. He hasn’t finished worse than 21st at an event since August and ranks No. 11 in OWGR.

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley, looking for leadership and experience, named Jim Furyk a vice captain on Wednesday for his team that will try to reclaim the trophy from Europe this year at Bethpage Black in New York.

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley named Jim Furyk as one of his vice captains on Wednesday for September's showdown at Bethpage Black.

Keegan Bradley has appointed Jim Furyk as a vice captain for the upcoming Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, New York. Furyk brings extensive Ryder Cup experience, having participated nine times as a player and served as a captain and vice captain.

Keegan Bradley has officially named Jim Furyk to his captain's staff for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black this year.

The 54-year-old represented the U.S. in nine consecutive Ryder Cups (1997, ‘99, 2002, ‘04, ‘06, ‘08, ‘10, ‘12, 14).