Keegan Bradley’s moment of truth is nine days away.

Will he captain and play for the U.S. Ryder Cup team, or will he simply captain?

This is the most compelling question in golf at the moment, involving the biggest event in the sport to be played at the biggest ballpark in Bethpage Black in less than five weeks.

And next Wednesday, three days after the Tour Championship is completed, that question will be answered when Bradley announces his six captain’s picks.