The American golfer became the first home captain to lose the Ryder Cup for 13 years when Europe triumphed at Bethpage Black in September and is hoping for a shot at redemption in the future.

Bradley said: "I have this like gaping hole in my career now that I don't know that I'll ever be able to fill.

"This isn't something where you lose The Masters or you lose a tournament, where I'm going to work extra hard to get back and win.

"Being the captain of the Ryder Cup team is not something you can work hard for, it's just something that's sort of elected on you. Of course I would love to do it again, I would love to avenge that loss, but that's not up to me."

Tiger Woods is seen as the favourite to captain the US at the 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland and Bradley thinks that the 15-time major champion would be an inspired choice.

The former PGA Championship winner said: "I think if Tiger wants to do this, he's going to do it.

"Tiger is not only a hero to all of us that would be on his team, but he's also an incredible leader and a person that everyone would love to play for.

"I'm pretty sure when he wants to do this, he's going to get to be able to do it."

Bradley also revealed that the aftermath of the Ryder Cup defeat was "the darkest time" of his life.

The world number 14 said: "The darkest time of my life probably. I mean, I don't know how else to describe it. Certainly, definitely (the worst) of my career.

"There's always this let down after a Ryder Cup or Presidents Cup regardless of the outcome because the emotions are so extreme. It's Ryder Cup hangover and you're just exhausted and you're down – that takes a toll on you."