'Tiger Woods', Will He Compete as a Ryder Cup Player Next Year?

Johnson, Head of the US Team, Hints at Possible Participation

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[Asia Economy Reporter Tae-won Choi] The possibility of 'Golf Emperor' Tiger Woods (USA) participating in next September's Ryder Cup in Italy has turned positive. The Ryder Cup is a golf competition between the United States and Europe.

At the official press conference for the captains of both Ryder Cup teams held on the 4th (local time) at Marco Simone Country Club in Rome, Italy, the host city of next year's Ryder Cup, Jack Johnson, captain of the U.S. Ryder Cup team, mentioned Woods' potential participation.

Johnson said, "I can't confirm it here, and I don't know if he will come next year," but added, "There is a good chance he will be part of the team."

He continued, "I am in frequent contact with Woods. He likes the Ryder Cup," and added, "If he participates, we will welcome him with open arms. He is strategic and inspires determination in the players."