Tiger Woods is set to play a key role in America's bid to win a first Ryder Cup in Europe since 1993, whether he attends the event or not.
Woods, aged 46, has struggled with fitness problems after breaking both legs in an horrific car crash in February last year. However, he did return to the golf circuit this year playing in the Masters and the Open Championship.
The 15-time major winner has played in eight Ryder Cup competitions during his career and was vice-captain in 2016 and 2018, but missed America's triumph last year just months after his car crash.