Europe’s Lee Westwood believes Tiger Woods could have an adverse effect on America’s Ryder Cup chances after the 14-time major winner was named as a vice-captain on the US team.
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Woods has not played competitive golf since the Wyndham championship in August 2015, and has been sidelined for much of the past year while recovering from multiple back surgeries.
The former world number one was recruited by US captain Davis Love III as a team tactician for next week’s event but Westwood, a wildcard pick for Europe, said he was not convinced Woods’ presence would have the desired impact.
Woods has a poor record in Ryder Cup play. Photo: AP
“I don’t know what impact there will be from having Tiger around,” Westwood said.
“They have always struggled to find a partner for Tiger that’s been successful. He could have an adverse effect in the team room. People have always seemed to try to do too much when they have partnered him.
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“It might be different if he’s one of the vice-captains, you don’t know.”
Europe players celebrate their victory in the last Ryder Cup at Gleneagles in Scotland. Photo: AP
