Tiger Woods remained preoccupied with a multitude of engagements, which led him to reject the captaincy role for the forthcoming Ryder Cup in the USA at Bethpage next year. The constraints of time, he expressed, would limit his capacity to fulfill the responsibilities that come with a packed schedule. However, there remains a probability that, in 2027, he might assume captaincy at the Adare Manor.
Woods has formed an intimate bond with the owner of the resort, JP McManus. Their connection is reinforced by Woods’ consistent participation in the philanthropic pro-am, initiating in 2000. This regular participation has amassed over €140 million in aid for initiatives based in the Mid-West region.
Upon acquiring more time and reassessing his potential to contribute his fullest to the Ryder Cup, Woods expressed his willingness to reconsider his decision. He shared his ongoing commitments, which include an equity deal for players, continued dialogues with PIF (an investment fund based in Saudi Arabia), and supporting fellow PGA Tour players.
Indeed, Woods is acquainted with the Ryder Cup’s challenges, having been involved in the USA’s unsuccessful campaign against Europe at The K Club in 2006. Brushing off the unpredictable weather and an unforgettable incident involving his caddie, Steve Williams, losing a club to a lake, Woods assured his return to the Ryder Cup would hopefully steer clear of such mishaps.
On a side note, Jon Rahm, despite his sound command of English, revealed difficulty in comprehending Robert MacIntyre’s accent. Rahm’s comment came after the Scot secured his second PGA Tour triumph this season at the Genesis Scottish Open, attaining a new personal record, achieving 16th place in the global rankings.
Rahm, a native Spanish speaker, only mastered English after getting a golf scholarship to Arizona State. Recounting his past interactions with MacIntyre at the previous Ryder Cup in Rome, Rahm says he still finds himself struggling to understand Bob’s language. It reminds him of his early days in Arizona State, when he would often give a simple yes or no answer to navigate communication difficulties. Rahm, who had to skip the US Open last month due to a toe infection, praised MacIntyre’s skills and his ability to perform under pressure.
Golf enthusiasts, numbering around 250,000, are set to deal with surging accommodation prices in Troon for this week. Data collected by USbets.com shows that the average AirBnB cost for a two-person stay in Troon from July 13th-21st (covering practice and tournament days) has skyrocketed to $8,260. Last week, the average stood at $2,886, while next week’s average is set at $1,915. The calculation involved more than 1,600 accommodation listings.
US Open Champion, Bryson DeChambeau, believes it would be impossible to overshadow Royal Troon with sheer power due to the many hazards on the fairways and bunkers. Instead, he plans to implement a strategic game management approach.
In terms of the weather, the first round of the championship is predicted to experience a wind force between 10-15mph. Gusts are expected to increase to 20-25mph by midday.