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The Ryder Cup has been highlighted on every golf fan’s calendar. The countdown to September 29 surely feels like a slow march towards golfing glory, but the finish line is inching closer every day. In a recent interview, Zach Johnson, the captain of the American team, shed light on a heartwarming revelation.

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Johnson talked about how golf legend Tiger Woods has been there to support Team America even though he is not even in Rome. Johnson clarified how exactly Woods has been of help and “involved” with the American team.

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Zach Johnson shines light on Tiger Woods’ involvement in the 2023 Ryder Cup

Tiger Woods was last seen playing in the 2018 Ryder Cup. Ever since, the golf world star has not competed in the famous biennial men’s golf event. However, that has not stopped him from being there for his team and showing his love and support from time to time.

Woods remains the team’s number one supporter from the sidelines, and his actions speak for themselves. In the days leading up to the international event, Zach Johnson has, on multiple occasions, opened up about Woods’s involvement in interviews. And now he has made yet another revelation, clearing the air on how exactly the 15-time major winner will be involved.

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As per Golfweek’s recent report, Zach Johnson said, “He’s been involved throughout. Just communication, whether it’s a text here or text there. He’s like, ‘If you need me to look at something, so be it.’… But he’ll be in communication, whether it’s FaceTime or text.”

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Even after not being in Rome, Woods’ heart is with his country, and it shows. His unwavering support not only displays his spirit of being a teammate but also reaffirms his position as a legend. The golf legend’s presence, even in the online form, has been useful in bolstering the spirits of the American Team. The team has the burden of the country’s name on its shoulder, and Woods is doing all he can to support it, despite like many other big names missing from the greens in Rome!

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Top names missing from the 2023 Ryder Cup

This year’s Ryder Cup’s team picks have been filled with controversies, especially for the American side. Some top names from the golf world will remain unseen at this year’s highly anticipated event. These include golf world personalities like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia, and even the great Captain America, a.k.a. Patrick Reed.

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Many people have even criticized Johnson, the American team’s captain, for his selections. One of these much-talked-about selections is that of Justin Thomas, with many suggesting that other players could have been picked over him. However, Johnson and his team stand strong despite the criticism they have endured.

Amid these turbulent times, the skipper has acknowledged and appreciated Tiger Woods enduring support! Only time will tell, however, how much that support adds up to!

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Daiemah Malik is a Senior Golf Writer at EssentiallySports. Thanks to many evenings on the course, driving and putting alongside her family, Daiemah is able to give her loyal readers a perspective of both a player and a writer. Her area of expertise is technical core sport pieces like analyzing golfers’ performances or predicting how weather will affect an event and those playing. An ace journalist, Daiemah has written extensively about her idol, Nelly Korda. When not writing about the sport, she enjoys indulging in spirited debates, especially about her hidden forte, politics.

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