Tiger Woods confirmed in US Ryder Cup team by captain Jim Furyk

• Former world No 1 goes to Paris as captain’s selection
• Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau also picked

The latest chapter of a remarkable Tiger Woods comeback has been set in stone, with confirmation that the 14-times major champion will make a playing appearance in this month’s Ryder Cup. Woods was named as a wild card pick by the United States captain, Jim Furyk, on Tuesday. Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau were also given the nod by Furyk, with the 12th and final member of Furyk’s contingent to be named on Monday.

All eyes, as ever, were on Woods as Furyk delivered golf’s worst kept secret from a Philadelphia hotel suite. Amid recovery from a fourth back surgery, Woods had initially been named as one of the US team’s vice-captains. He has not played in a Ryder Cup since 2012, with subsequent years marked by physical and professional turmoil.

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