The Ryder Cup fans weren’t the only ones unhappy with the way Bethpage Black was set up for the Ryder Cup.

Keegan Bradley called it his biggest regret after the tournament, after he turned one of the toughest golf courses in the world into a walk in the park for players. Fans were furious about the course conditions, as the Ryder Cup turned into a putting contest.

Bethpage Black had its rough shaved down, turning it into a non-penalty according to Rory McIlroy. However, even the fairways and greens had their own problems. It was about as soft as a professional golf course has ever played, not helped by the Thursday rain.

Balls spun back in the fairways and stopped dead on the greens. It was more darts than golf at times. Team USA’s players struggled to put on the first two days, which frustrated them after the Americans made a specific request for the greens before the tournament.

Team USA had a specific request for Bethpage Black that they think wasn’t granted

Europe’s incredible putting display on Friday and Saturday was the major difference between the two sides, giving Luke Donald a commanding lead going into Sunday. Even the best putters on Team USA, such as Xander Schauffele, were leaving putts short.

According to vice-captain Jim Furyk, Team USA requested that the greens be set at 12.5 on the Stimpmeter, the device used to measure their speed. He said the players were frustrated with the greens when they arrived at Bethpage Black, and didn’t think that request had been granted.

Speaking to reporters, he said, “ We were told that they were 12 and a half on the stimp. I think that was the request. We were told that they stimped at that in the morning. Our players, one by one, didn’t think they reached that.

“I didn’t have a stimp in my hand to actually confirm it, nor was I allowed to hit a putt as a vice captain. That’s a rule. So I can’t tell you because I didn’t get to hit a putt. I wish I would have though.”