March 20, 2013

With Azinger's Blessing, Watson Cuts A Captain's Pick

March 20, 2013/ Geoff Shackelford

Steve DiMeglio reports that a Captain's crisis was averted when His Podsness, the man who ushered in four captain's picks in 2008, Paul Azinger, supported Tom Watson's decision to sensibly reduce the number by one for the 2014 Ryder Cup.

Why this was announced today, I have no idea. But Steve DiMeglio explains Watson's thinking behind the decision and his wise move to consult former captain Azinger.

Geoff Shackelford

Geoff Shackelford is a Senior Writer for Golfweek magazine, a weekly contributor to Golf Channel's Morning Drive, is co-host of The Ringer's ShackHouse is the author of eleven books.