[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy

He picked Justin Thomas! JT didn't make the Fedex Cup and was picked? Why is Jordan no longer a threat to win? Why is Ricky no longer a threat to win? Captain's picks should be either just missed in ranking and playing very well, OR up and coming doing very well youngsters. . so fan favorites or do you want to win?

Why is Tiger not the captain? Stewart Cink?

Individual sports like golf doesn't make good fertile round for creating / finding team sports captains. .

But, the Ryder Cup was conceived to be a friendly golf promotion to cover up for the successful independence revolution from the mother land, when sports for mass entertainment was just beginning. The original intent is no longer needed. The exclusivity of a few, like the olympics, is a motivating force once a person participates. It's a different win, without money, means a lot for individuals and younger motivation to keep the sport alive, and create new fan favorites for future tour events . . high visibility, exclusivity, huge athletic motivations. . . just like the olympics. .

YMMV

Tiger was offered the captaincy....and declined