Speculations about Tiger as captain, Scheffler injury-free, fun with the DP World Tour and the Kordas. The Back Nine.
At the beginning of the year, some speculation is allowed, often disguised as predictions, a popular discipline in early January. The colleagues from the renowned US portal The Fried Egg boldly suggested that the PGA of America will offer Tiger Woods the captaincy for the Ryder Cup 2027 in Ireland, but the 50-year-old politely declines. He prefers to lead the US team when playing at home. The GOAT as skipper on home soil would likely ignite unprecedented fan hype in the US golf scene.
It would be Woods’ second refusal after already turning down 2025 at Bethpage Black, which led to Keegan Bradley’s appointment. Bradley now carries the burden of a third trauma after defeat at Medinah 2012 and omission for Rome 2023. It is understandable why Woods would not want to miss the home advantage—even if statistically insignificant—and risk losing away. The last American victory in Europe was in 1993 at The Belfry, England.
His likely opponent in Adare Manor could be Luke Donald, who has twice outplayed the US skipper masterfully. This leaves the PGA of America facing a dilemma, with few candidates willing to take on the team captain role. Hopefully, speculation is allowed here… The Fried Egg team also noted:
McIlroy and Keegan: It’s Complicated
Boston Common recently celebrated their first win in the Tomorrow’s Golf League, thanks in part to putts from Michael Thorbjornsen replacing Adam Scott and Hideki Matsuyama. Last Friday at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, the team faced Los Angeles and dealt with an internal tense situation. Rory McIlroy and teammate Keegan Bradley had to put on a united front despite a complicated relationship since the Bethpage Ryder Cup.
McIlroy was harshly criticized by US fans, while Bradley dismissed the hostility as merely ‘very passionate.’ Although they reportedly reconciled, tensions resurfaced before Boston Common’s second season first appearance. McIlroy expressed ongoing resentment, feeling ‘Captain Keegan’ did not take steps to calm the fans. The five-time major winner stated in the ‘The Overlap’ podcast with British football stars that Keegan could have had the greatest impact as captain but chose not to speak up. Social media sums it up: It’s complicated.
Scheffler Back in Action, Injury-Free
Scottie Scheffler survived the holidays without mishaps this time and is ready to focus on upcoming challenges. The world rankings emphasize the US Open on the calendar—in Shinnecock Hills, Scheffler could complete the career Grand Slam. Coincidentally, June 21, the US Open final day, is also US Father’s Day and Scheffler’s birthday. He could celebrate triple: birthday, career Grand Slam, and Father’s Day with Bennett.
DP World Tour Highlights and Other Stories
The DP World Tour released a fun compilation of the 2025 season’s funniest moments on YouTube. Meanwhile, on