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.

Keegan Bradley shot 67 to secure a late tee time Saturday at the British Open, inching him closer to double-duty at Bethpage.