European Ryder Cup captain Nick Faldo has suggested the Americans might actually be better off in September without Woods, which, as statements go, is a little like taking the driver out of your bag. Not that I needed a reason to call Paul Azinger. "I've heard that from people," the U.S. skipper said. "I'll tell you what losing Tiger means -- four points. It's at least a four-point loss that we'll have to make up somewhere else."
At some point this summer, Azinger will basically offer Woods a job as assistant captain, knowing he may turn down the invitation because Tiger would perceive his presence as a distraction. "He can sit in the cart next to me," Azinger said, as if a man can ever have too much good company.
Heroes fight wars. Heroes rescue kids from burning houses or teach them to become responsible adults. Every once in a long while, heroes win golf tournaments and inspire 12 others to do the same.
Maybe Azinger should sit in the passenger seat.
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