John Daly sends clear Ryder Cup captaincy message | Golf News

John Daly thinks he and Tiger Woods ought to spearhead Team USA at the 2027 Ryder Cup.

This past September, Europe managed to fend off a dramatic comeback from Team USA to declare victory 16.5-11.5 and keep maintain of the Ryder Cup. The Americans mounted a fierce charge on the ultimate day with Cameron Young, Justin Thomas, Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, and J. J. Spaun all securing wins in their matches.

Nevertheless, Europe hung on for the victory. Shane Lowry delivered the essential putt to halve his match with Russell Henley, making Europe the first visiting workforce to triumph since their success at Medinah in 2012, and now all eyes flip to Ireland in 2027.

Speculation has been rampant about who would possibly assume the Ryder Cup captaincy after the USA’s defeat at Bethpage Black. Woods has emerged as a distinguished candidate, and Daly thinks the 15-time major winner would make an wonderful co-captain.

In an interview with Hard Rock Bet, the 59-year-old shared his aspiration to succeed Keegan Bradley as captain. He also urged Woods to workforce up with him at Adare Manor.

“My ancestors are from Cork,” Daly explained. “I’d love to be a captain one day, but that ain’t never going to happen. But Tiger would be an unbelievable captain. I would love to be a co-captain or just be a part of it somehow.

“I really feel like I ought to have been on two groups, but it just did not occur. I did not play good enough, so I did not get on them. But to be a half of the Ryder Cup can be one thing I might love to do, whether or not it is a co-captain or just be a half of it.

“I’d love to see it, put my input in, and hopefully help the guys. I think it’d be an experience for me that I’ve always dreamed of doing ever since I won the PGA Championship in 1991.”

Woods sat out all the 2025 season after the golf legend tore his left Achilles during a training session back in March. He’s been spending time teaching his son Charlie on the hyperlinks while also deepening his romance with Vanessa Trump.

This 12 months noticed the much-anticipated debut of TGL after in depth buildup. The modern league – co-founded by Woods and Rory McIlroy – is now gearing up for its sophomore marketing campaign, though a number of surgical procedures have dashed Woods’ ambitions of competing in TGL come 2026.

Woods revealed in October that he underwent spinal surgical procedure in New York, describing it as the right alternative for his wellbeing and bodily condition. While he remained silent on his anticipated recovery timeline, Daly is pulling for Woods to get entangled.

Daly also mirrored on the hostile reception at Bethpage Black, where McIlroy turned goal primary: “New York followers are loyal, man. They love the USA. My hat’s off to Rory McIlroy because they completely destroyed him, and the factor is, what they’ve to perceive is, it did not trouble him.