Tom Watson Named 2014 US Ryder Cup Captain

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Published: December 13, 2012

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With United States still reeling from that epic collapse in the Ryder Cup last September, Tom Watson has been named the captain for the 2014 U.S. Ryder Cup during a press conference (h/t RyderCup.com) on Thursday. 

Watson and PGA of America president Ted Bishop were also on NBC's Today Show (h/t NBC Sports Public Relations) to talk about the historic announcement. 

W our new Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson and PGA of America president Ted Bishop on TODAY yfrog.com/mmym3qdj

— NBCSportsPR (@NBCSportsPR) December 13, 2012 After Watson was announced, the praise and congratulations rained down. Tiger Woods was particularly excited about Watson being named captain of the team (h/t Jason Schobel of Golf Channel.com). 

Tiger Woods on announcement: “I'd like to congratulate Tom Watson on his selection as Ryder Cup captain. I think he's a really good choice..

— Jason Sobel (@JasonSobelGC) December 13, 2012 During his press conference, Watson made specific mention to Woods (h/t Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post)

Watson on @tigerwoods: "He respects me because he knows I want to win. Nobody wants to win more than Tiger Woods."

— NYPost_Cannizzaro (@MarkCannizzaro) December 13, 2012 Watson also told reporters (h/t Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post) what he feels his job is as captain of the Ryder Cup team. 

Watson as captain calls himself "a stage manager preparing the stage for the actors - in this case the players"

— NYPost_Cannizzaro (@MarkCannizzaro) December 13, 2012 Even though there has been some talk about Watson being too old for the gig, he had this to say to his critics (h/t Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post). 

Watson on critics of his wide age difference w players: "we play the same game"

— NYPost_Cannizzaro (@MarkCannizzaro) December 13, 2012 ...
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