The night before the final rounds, with the Americans having a commanding 11-5 lead, Woods sent a final piece of motivation. Stricker said early in the competition that the 15-time major winner had been “in my ear a lot and I call him pretty regularly.” Woods, who is still rehabbing after a car accident in February, reached out to the Americans and captain Steve Stricker throughout the week.
A text message from Tiger Woods ahead of the final day of the Ryder Cup helped motivate the American side and avoid any potential upset.
