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One of the most meaningful jobs a pro golfer can be given is the captaincy of a Ryder Cup team. The event happens only every two years so there aren’t many opportunities to land the gig and to get the reigns of either Team USA or Team Europe means you’ve done some incredible things in your playing days.
It’s a special job for a special event that brings the best out of everyone involved and it’s were very good players can become legends in the span of three days.