2010 Ryder Cup: Does Tiger Woods Make the Cut?

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Published: August 13, 2010

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The 2010 Ryder Cup has sprung into the golfing world's headlines this week, even as the season's final major, the PGA Championship, began Thursday. And somehow, I don't think it's about the identity of Jeff Overton.

It does involve the captain, though. Pavin, Team USA's Ryder Cup captain, was quoted by Jim Gray—most notable for the debacle broadcast of LeBron James's "The Decision"—to have said that Tiger Woods was a lock to make the team.

Pavin said Wednesday in a press conference that Gray misquoted him, and was considering plenty of other golfers for the Ryder. What happened next was completely unexpected, especially in the pleasant world of golf.

It got ugly. Fingers were pointed, wives are involved, and Gray ended up threatening Pavin by saying, "You're going down."

Press conference brawl aside, is it safe to say Tiger Woods is a lock for the Ryder Cup team? He brings a wealth of experience and would singlehandedly triple the television ratings. However, Woods did not play in 2008 while rehabbing from his reconstructive knee surgery, and does not have a very good track record when it comes to the Ryder.

The top eight Americans in the final Ryder Cup standings automatically make the team, and Pavin gets four Captain's Picks. As of August 8, the top eight are:

1. Phil Mickelson
2. Hunter Mahan
3. Jim Furyk
4. Steve Stricker
5. Jeff Overton
6. Anthony Kim
7. Matt Kuchar
8. Lucas Glover

The elite eight include some free-swinging power hitters, steady putters, and short iron experts. It also includes some question marks, though.

Jim Furyk is the No. 5 player in the world and third on the Ryder Cup points list, but is not outstanding in any statistic. Furyk, with his large looping swing, is ranked 182nd in driving distance and only 79th in greens hit in regulation.

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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