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Woods, 46, has played in three majors this year following a
February 2021 car crash that nearly cost him his right leg.
The 15-times major champion finished in 47th place at the
Masters in April, withdrew in pain after the third round of the
PGA Championship in May and missed the cut at the British Open
in July - his most recent start.
Woods has played at eight Ryder Cups and was vice captain in
2016.
"Given who he is and what he's all about, I can tell you right
now, I don't know if he'll be here next year, but he'll be a
part of this team in some capacity," Johnson told reporters on
Tuesday. "He already is, practically.
"I can't put this mildly - he loves the Ryder Cup. He has made
it a priority of his and certainly of Team USA. He wants to be a
part of it as best he can.
"Obviously he's gone through some things as of late that make it
difficult, whether it's travel ... but he and I will be in
constant communication. He has great ideas. He is great at
encouragement, always positive."
The United States thrashed Europe 19-9 at the Ryder Cup at
Whistling Straits, Wisconsin in 2021.
The 2023 edition will be held at the Marco Simone Golf & Country
Club in Rome from Sept. 25-Oct 1.
(Reporting by Manasi Pathak in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter
Rutherford)
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