Tiger Woods is reportedly ‘all in’ on Ryder Cup task force
The PGA of America has announced its Ryder Cup task force, and Tiger Woods is a part of the 11-man roster charged with getting the U.S. back on the winning side of the biennial matches.
Over his career, Woods has often been accused of not caring about the Ryder Cup as some kind of explanation for his lackluster 13-17-3 overall record. He’s been called seflish, with critics saying he only cares about individual honors and achievements, which clearly don’t jibe in a team situation.
Whether it’s to prove something or a display of his Ryder Cup passion, Woods is reportedly gung-ho for this task force.
“What’s comedy over years from certain reporters is this doesn’t mean anything to him,” said Steve Stricker, another member of the task force, according to Golf World. “Quite the opposite, I’ve been partners with him. He wants to be on the winning side more than anybody. He brings enthusiasm to the table and that competitive fire that he has.”
Former captain Davis Love III also praised Woods’ early involvement in the task force.
“Tiger’s been unbelievable with input and interest already,” said Love.
While Woods wasn’t on the 2014 team at Gleneagles, he has plenty of reason to be part of the Ryder Cup solution. Woods has only been on one winning team (1999 at Brookline) in his seven Ryder Cup appearances. The 14-time major winner will no doubt captain the American side someday as well, so any playbook he can help establish now may well help him out down the line.
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