The double loss at the Ryder Cup and the Solheim Cup in 2023 left the American golf fans heartbroken.
For the Ryder Cup, many people blamed it was the captaincy that played an integral role in the team’s defeat. With the target to redeem in the upcoming editions of these events, Team America seems to be in dire need of a new skipper. With Tiger Woods back on the golf scene, who could be the better man to do it, right?
The golf world suggested that the 48-year-old should take over the leadership of the 2025 Ryder Cup and hopefully lead the USA to victory in 2025. But what makes the 15x major champion a popular choice for the team captain? Lucas Glover, his 2009 President’s Cup compatriot, recently spilled the beans on why the 15-time Major winner is a good fit for the role.
Tiger Woods’s attitude makes him a suitable candidate for captaincy at Bethpage
A good leader’s direction goes a long way in influencing the result of a game. Tiger Woods is a strong pick not just because of his embellished track record but also for his gleaming confidence. The 2009 U.S. Open winner cited Woods’s confidence and go-getter attitude as reasons why he should be holding the position of power at Bethpage. Insight-filled pages of history project this idea.
As reported by ‘Handicap54’, remembering a conversation between Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker back in 2009, Lucas Glover said, “His influence was mainly that if he wanted to win a point for the team, he’d win a point for the team. I kid, kinda!”
“I just remember [Tiger Woods] and Steve Stricker talking about being foursome partners. They were discussing who would tee off, what holes, and all that. Tiger simply said, ‘Strick, I don’t care. Just hit it in the fairway for me, and we’ll win’. Confidence from arguably the greatest iron player ever.”
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Questions about this also stemmed from the fact that Luke Donald will lead Europe’s trophy defense at Bethpage. Surely, the confidence as well as the prowess that Woods carries makes him one of the strongest options for Team USA, and Glover agrees. But would Glover himself want to be a part of Woods’s team?
What are Glover’s intentions for the 2025 Ryder Cup?
After giving a much-needed insider’s scoop on the idea of Woods heading Team USA, Glover was also asked whether he would play for his team if given a chance. Interestingly, his answer won many hearts. Glover said, “Of course, I’d love to play in 2025 at Bethpage, if possible. If not, I’d like to be there in some capacity, representing our country.”
However, is Tiger Woods ready for such a role? That’s difficult to say. Back in November 2023, the golfer made it clear that he wasn’t thinking about it as he had other things on his plate. “Right now there’s too much at stake with our tour to think about a Ryder Cup,” he said. Bethpage is a venue known for attracting unrestrained fans. So who would be a better captain than Tiger Woods for the USA? The Ryder Cup captain for 2025 will most likely be announced in late February or early March. So fans will have to wait a bit longer.
Woods’s determination and readiness to help his homeland are truly inspiring. What do you think about the prospect of Tiger Woods becoming the captain in the upcoming Ryder Cup edition? Let us know in the comments section below.
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