Faldo downplays Woods' absence from Ryder Cup
Europe's Ryder Cup captain, Nick Faldo, has downplayed injured American world No1 Tiger Woods' absence from the team event, which begins at Valhalla in Kentucky on September 19. In fact, with Woods in absentia, the Americans could be much stronger, Faldo has suggested.
He said: "On the one side it could be a loss, but on the other they know they don't have the option to bank on Tiger this year.
"I'm sure they'll all pull together because of that.
"I don't think it's a given that it improves our chances.
"The best player in the world over 18 holes in matchplay can be very vulnerable - players raise their game in that kind of situation.
"On paper we're coming off some strong wins and have a great tradition of team spirit in the Ryder Cup, but look at the rankings and you'll see that the US has a wealth of talent.
"This is matchplay. You're playing for pride and a point and that makes things pretty equal."
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