Jim Furyk considers Tiger Woods for Ryder Cup role after rehab return
Tiger Woods could be offered a backroom role with the United States Ryder Cup team following his return to Florida from a 40-day rehabilitation stint in Switzerland.
The 15-time major champion recently landed at Palm Beach International Airport after seeking overseas treatment.
He was charged with driving under the influence and property damage following a vehicle crash in March.
Furyk plans to contact American icon
Despite the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his playing career, US captain Jim Furyk is eager to utilise the 48-year-old’s vast experience.
The next edition of the biennial tournament takes place at Adare Manor in Ireland in September 2027.
Furyk confirmed he intends to contact the golfing legend once he has settled back into family life.
“We haven’t spoken yet. I think, out of kind of courtesy for him and his family, and I know maybe a road to health, I haven’t reached out, but I will.”
The American captain praised the former world number one’s previous contributions in leadership roles.
“I will say I enjoyed serving as a vice-captain with him a number of times.”
“I think he brought a lot to the team room and a lot of knowledge and a lot of experience.”
Rehabilitation and previous accidents
The five-time Masters winner released a statement following his arrest, confirming he was stepping away to prioritise his well-being.
His legal representation successfully argued that a high-profile European clinic was necessary to guarantee privacy during his recovery.
The veteran was initially expected to complete a 90-day comprehensive inpatient programme before returning home early.
He was reportedly seen walking with a limp upon his return to the tarmac, with lingering issues from a torn Achilles still hampering his movement.
The global sports star has endured a troubling history of severe motor vehicle incidents over the past 15 years.
He crashed his vehicle in 2009, was charged with a DUI in 2017 after a reaction to medication, and suffered significant leg injuries during a high-speed accident near Los Angeles in 2021.