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.

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

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.