US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley's performance at the Open so far illustrates why he could become the first playing captain since 1963.

The Open offers extra Ryder Cup points, and the U.S. captain's second round at Royal Portrush put him in position to gobble up some.

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — He is not ready to put himself on his team. Yet. But two more good days at Portrush can answer all the questions surrounding Keegan Bradley the captain about Bradley the player.