Already at the moment when it was confirmed that Keegan Bradley will be the new captain of the American team, there were various rumors related to the role of Tiger Woods. According to media headlines, the 48-year-old golfer turned down the role, but that didn't stop the speculation that continued.
After the failure of the American team at home, questions about the future are already being raised. The main question of most fans is who could be the captain of the European team in two years.
American fans and golfers are eager for revenge and believe that Tiger Woods would be the right person for the role.
Well-known commentator Jonhson Wagner made predictions related to the future, believing that Woods is open to this option, that is, that he could take over the captain's role on European soil in two years.
Woods, as an important figure, could certainly change a lot for the US team. His experience and qualities can be crucial in such tournaments.
I dont know why Tiger didnt do Bethpage, I have heard rumours I am not going to bring up. I have heard he wants to do Adare Manor, possibly.
I think he would way rather go abroad and be the first captain to win on foreign soil since 1993, than he would to have been a home captain where hes supposed to win.
I think the obvious answer is that we need Tiger. I think Tiger would be a great captain. Lets face it, he has got the time to devote. He has got the team in place to get the right data. We need Tiger."- he said, as quoted by The Golfing Gazette.
Wagner talks about the future
Wagner also points out that McIlroy has a greater perspective when it comes to the captaincy role, considering names like Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler.
There are many candidates who could take over the captaincy role at the next edition, but it is certain that Woods, as the most experienced figure, would be the best choice.
However, it is not known how open the former world number one is to this option, nor whether he wants to take over the leadership of the team. Such a role carries enormous responsibility and pressure, but players like Tiger love such challenges.
