It has been reported that Tiger Woods has declined the opportunity to lead Team USA at the 2025 Ryder Cup, which is scheduled to take place at the Bethpage Black Golf Course in New York. The PGA of America is set to reveal the new captain tomorrow.
Following Tiger Woods’ decision to step back, a number of fresh faces have entered the conversation as potential candidates for the captaincy. Fred Couples, Stewart Cink, Davis Love III, and Keegan Bradley are the names that fans are buzzing about as potential picks for the prestigious role.
The rumored candidates have caused a stir among golf fans worldwide. Check out how one user responded to a post by NUCLR Golf hinting that Bradley will be named captain.
” Please tell me this is a joke, it sounds too ridiculous to even be one to be honest”
Please tell me this is a joke, it sounds too ridiculous to even be one to be honest
— NMH (@nosmh_x) July 8, 2024
Given Phil Mickelson’s illustrious career on the PGA Tour, certain supporters believe he should be included in discussions, at the very least.
“Prolly not deserved but I fw it. How the hell is Phil Mickelson not in the conversation though,” a user wrote.
Prolly not deserved but I fw it. How the hell is Phil Mickelson not in the conversation though
— Riley Ruby (@RileyRuby2) July 8, 2024
Fans around the world were let down by Tiger Woods’ choice to not take on the role. @DesperadoSport mentioned on the platform that Keegan Bradley would be a good alternative, but he’s just not in the same league as Woods. The fan wrote,
” No knock to Keegan, but this is a big let down considering the expectation was Tiger “
No knock to Keegan, but this is a big let down considering the expectation was Tiger
— Desperado Sports (@DesperadoSport) July 8, 2024
The 2025 Ryder Cup picks for Team Europe were disclosed earlier this year, granting them a lead in terms of clarity and team preparation in contrast to team USA.
Here’s what a fan had to say with regard to the same:
” Things looking good for team Europe already”
Things looking good for team Europe already
— Brendan Hanley (@BrendanHanley) July 8, 2024
There was another fan who seemed to be unhappy with the development:
“Good grief. This isn’t necessarily a shot at Keegan here but is this really where the US is at? ,” they wrote.
Tiger Woods’ Ryder Cup career
Tiger Woods’ fans are concerned about his ability to participate in the tournament due to his injuries, especially after turning down the opportunity to lead the United States team next year on home soil.
Throughout his eight Ryder Cup appearances, Woods has achieved 13 wins, 21 losses, and three ties. Let’s take a look at the career and Ryder Cup statistics of the 15-time Major champion.
Career Ryder Cup record (Wins, Losses, Halves): 13-21-3
Years Played: 1997, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2018
Total Matches: 37
Singles (W-L-H): 4-2-2
Foursomes (W-L-H): 4-9-1
Four-balls (W-L-H): 5-10-0
2018: Le Golf National
Europe 17.5, United States 10.5 (Woods 0-4-0)
Day One Morning Four-Ball: Francesco Molinari/Tommy Fleetwood def. Tiger Woods/Patrick Reed (3&1)
Day Two Morning Four-Ball: Francesco Molinari/Tommy Fleetwood def. Tiger Woods/Patrick Reed (4&3)
Day Two Afternoon Foursomes: Francesco Molinari/Tommy Fleetwood def. Tiger Woods/Brson DeChambeau (5&4)
Day Three Singles: Jon Rahm def. Tiger Woods (2&1)
2012: Medinah Country Club
Europe 14.5, United States 13.5 (Woods 1-2-1)
Day One Morning Foursomes: Ian Poulter/Justin Rose def. Steve Stricker/Tiger Woods (2&1)
Day One Afternoon Four-Ball: Lee Westwood/Nicolas Colsaerts def. Tiger Woods/Steve Stricker (1 up)
Day Two Afternoon Four-Ball: Sergio Garcia/Luke Donald def. Tiger Woods/Steve Stricker (1 up)
Day Three Singles: Tiger Woods halved against Francesco Molinari
2010: Celtic Manor Resort
Europe 14.5, United States 13.5 (Woods 3-1)
Day One Four-Ball: Steve Stricker/Tiger Woods def. Ian Poulter/Ross Fisher (2 up)
Day Two Foursomes: Tiger Woods/Steve Stricker def. Miguel Angel Jimenez/Peter Hanson (4&3)
Day Three Foursomes: Luke Donald/Lee Westwood def. Steve Stricker/Tiger Woods (6&5)
Day Four Singles: Tiger Woods def. Francesco Molinari (4&3)
2006: K Club, Palmer Course
Europe 18.5, United States 9.5 (Woods 3-2)
Day One Morning Four-Ball: Tiger Woods/Jim Furyk def. Padraig Harrington/Colin Montgomerie (1 up)
Day One Afternoon Foursomes: Luke Donald/Sergio Garcia def. Tiger Woods/Jim Furyk (2 up)
Day Two Morning Four-Ball: Darren Clarke/Lee Westwood def. Tiger Woods/Jim Furyk (3&2)
Day Two Afternoon Foursomes: Tiger Woods/Jim Furyk def. Padraig Harrington/Paul McGinley (3&2)
Day Three Singles: Tiger Woods def. Robert Karlsson (3&2)
2004: Oakland Hills Country Club, South Course
Europe 18.5, United States 9.5 (Woods 2-3-0)
Day One Morning Four-Ball: Colin Montgomerie/Padraig Harrington def. Phil Mickelson/Tiger Woods (2&1)
Day One Afternoon Foursomes: Darren Clarke/Lee Westwood def. Phil Mickelson/Tiger Woods (1 up)
Day Two Morning Four-Ball: Tiger Woods/Chris Riley def. Darren Clarke/Ian Poulter (4&3)
Day Two Afternoon Foursomes: Padraig Harrington/Paul McGinley def. Davis Love III/Tiger Woods (4&3)
Day Three Singles: Tiger Woods def. Paul Casey (3&2)
2002: The Belfrey, Brabazon Course Europe 15.5, United States 12.5 (Woods 2-2-1)
Day One Morning Four-Ball: Darren Clarke/Thomas Bjorn def. Tiger Woods/Paul Azinger (1 up)
Day One Afternoon Foursomes: Sergio Garcia/Lee Westwood def. Tiger Woods/Mark Calcavecchia (2&1)
Day Two Morning Foursomes: Tiger Woods/Davis Love III def. Darren Clarke/Thomas Bjorn (4&3)
Day Two Afternoon Four-Ball: Tiger Woods/Davis Love III def. Sergio Garcia/Lee Westwood (1 up)
Day Three Singles: Tiger Woods halved against Jesper Parnevik
1999: The Country Club
United States 14.5, Europe 13.5 (Woods 2-3-0)
Day One Morning Four-Ball: Sergio Garcia/Jesper Parnevik def. Tom Lehman/Tiger Woods (2&1)
Day One Afternoon Foursomes: Darren Clarke/Lee Westwood def. David Duval/Tiger Woods (1 up)
Day Two Morning Foursomes: Tiger Woods/Steve Pate def. Miguel Angel Jimenez/Padraig Harrington (1 up)
Day Two Afternoon Four-Ball: Colin Montgomerie/Paul Lowrie def. Steve Pate/Tiger Woods (2&1)
Day Three Singles: Tiger Woods def. Andrew Coltart (3&2)
1997: Valderrama Golf Club
Europe 14.5, United States 13.5 (Woods 1-3-1)
Day One Morning Four-Ball: Mark O’Meara/Tiger Woods def. Bernhard Langer/Colin Montgomerie (3&2)
Day One Afternoon Foursomes: Bernhard Langer/Colin Montgomerie def. Mark O’Meara/Tiger Woods (5&3)
Day Two Morning Four-Ball: Nick Faldo/Lee Westwood def. Mark O’Meara/Tiger Woods (2&1)
Day Two Afternoon Foursomes: Jesper Parnevik/Ignacio Garrido halved against Justin Leonard/Tiger Woods
Day Three Singles: Costantino Rocca def. Tiger Woods (4&2)
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