To the shock of many, including himself, Rory McIlroy was named the PGA Tour’s Player of the Year. Not as surprising is the debate that has subsequently ensued.
Jamal Khashoggi’s murder has put other Saudi Arabia human-rights issues into light, putting the European Tour, Pelley and players in a precarious position.
Woods needs to win the Wanamaker Trophy – or couple a top five at the US PGA Championship with a Bridgestone Invitational victory – to have a chance at one of the eight point selections. If not, Tiger will have to rely on one of Furyk’s four captain’s picks.