re: Who is the most likely USA Ryder Cup Captain for 2025 at Bethpage?

Several years ago the US team developed a strategy regarding their captains. They wanted consistency and familiarity from one event to the next. They felt the various strategies and personalities of each captain were widely different and inconsistent.

A core group including Davis Love III, Steve Stricker, Jim Furyk, and Zach Johnson eventually took over. They developed a mult-year plan and strategy. They would each rotate between serving as Captain and Vice-Captains.

The results have been mixed. At least the Americans are no longer losing on American soil. They have dominated the last two Ryder Cups held in the U.S. However, they are still losing in Europe, and most years it isn’t close.

- Fred Couples has captained multiple President’s Cup teams, and had been a Vice-Captain on several recent Ryder Cup teams. He should be a favorite.

- Justin Leonard and David Toms were once widely considered future captains until the strategy of Love/Stricker/Furyk/Zach Johnson took over. It’s time to bring in new blood. Time might have passed for either to be captains, but both should be involved.

- Stewart Cink was a Vice-Captain this year, and would be a good fit. He has tons of experience and is familiar with the current generation.

- Tiger not only meets all of the requirements, but seems to be the perfect candidate.

The real goal isn’t 2025, but when the Ryder Cup returns to Europe in 2027.