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Ryder Cup USA Names New Team Manager With Tiger Woods Favorite To Be Captain

Matt Kuchar and former caddie John Wood at the Masters

The USGA has appointed John Wood as Team USA’s Ryder Cup manager – a new position ahead of the 2025 contest.

A former caddie for the likes of Matt Kuchar and Mark Calcavecchia over a 20-plus-year career, Wood has looped for five different players in six Ryder Cups, later going on to work for NBC Sports as an on-course commentator in the two most recent runnings.

Matt Kuchar and former caddie John Wood at the Masters

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But before the biennial clash returns to American shores at Bethpage Black next year, Wood has been tasked with leading player selection, recruitment, and motivational strategies – among other jobs – alongside Team USA’s captain, vice-captains, team members and PGA of America senior management.

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