Keegan Bradley put an end to months of speculation on Wednesday by breaking his own heart. He’s betting that personal sacrifice is going to lead to Ryder Cup glory in a month’s time.

Keegan Bradley begged forgiveness after disobeying the US president by not naming himself as a Ryder Cup wild card on Wednesday. But the captain ultimately decided to put the American cause ahead of his own personal ambition.

For a man whose relationship with the Ryder Cup remains incredibly complex, Keegan Bradley made a straightforward decision Wednesday when he left his name off the United States roster that is set to take center stage next month at Bethpage Black.