PREZ CUP CAPTAINS
Los Angeles, March 14: Tiger Woods and Ernie Els will captain the United States and the International teams at the 2019 Presidents Cup in Melbourne, it was announced Tuesday.
Former world number one Woods and South African star Els have a long history in the event, including a famous 2003 duel where they competed in a sudden- death playoff that ended in a tie and saw the trophy shared. Els has played in the tournament eight times between 1996 and 2013 while Woods is also an eight- time playing veteran after making his debut in 1998.
Woods, who is on the comeback trail after missing most of the past two years through injury, has holed the winning putt in the Presidents Cup on no fewer than three occasions.
“Ernie Els and Tiger Woods have each been part of the fabric of the Presidents Cup as competitors and as ambassadors to the event,” said PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan.
“Ernie carries the flag for international golf as a legendary figure both on and off the golf course, while Tiger has been one of the most transcendent athletes the sport has ever seen.
“These two have served, and will continue to serve, as a bridge between past team members and captains who laid the foundation for the Presidents Cup and the stars of today.”
The 2019 edition of the Ryder Cup- style event will take place from December 9 to 15 next year at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club.
“The Presidents Cup has provided me with many of the best memories of my career,” Els said.