Breaking News: Keegan Bradley removed as Ryder Cup captain, ‘Tiger Woods given second chance to assume leadership role.
Five-time Masters winner Tiger Woods may still have a chance to play in this year’s Presidents Cup thanks to a potential lifeline offered by U.S. team captain Jim Furyk. Furyk, who will make his captaincy debut at the Royal Montreal Golf Club in Canada, has six captaincy picks and half of the team is already set.Furyk is open to the idea of Woods contributing to the team, even though Woods stepped down as Ryder Cup captain next year to keep himself busy with PGA Tour duties. In an interview with Golfweek, Furik expressed his intention to go to the forest and mentioned his valuable strategic ideas and phrases for crossing.
Furik has already received the best players’ services, including the Olympic champion SCOTTI Shefffler and the Xander Shaufele two stroke winners. But he still has one choice left, and he suggests it could be Woods.”I’m going to call Tiger,” Furyk said. “I think everyone was hoping he’d be named Ryder Cup captain, and when that didn’t happen, I know he’s got his hands full with the PGA Tour and sitting on the board of directors, and it seems like a lot of work in the association at the moment.”Furyk praised Woods’ strategic expertise, saying, “He has great matchmaking skills.” But he also acknowledged that Woods’ PGA Tour commitments could be an obstacle.
Keegan Bradley will replace Woods as Team USA captain at next year’s Ryder Cup. It’s unclear whether Bradley will play in the Presidents Cup, though Furyk acknowledged there are plans for Bradley but did not offer details.Furyk also praised Bradley’s passion and energy, saying, “You can see the passion in Keegan’s eyes. You can hear it in his voice, whether it’s about a Presidents Cup or Ryder Cup or just on a daily basis.
He brings a lot of energy.”As Furyk’s captaincy selection approaches, the golf world is eagerly awaiting to see if Woods will get a chance to compete in the Presidents Cup. If selected, it would be a significant opportunity for Woods to contribute to the team and showcase his skills on the international stage.
