Stricker ‘overwhelming choice’ as USA Ryder Cup captain, says Tiger Woods

• 51-year-old handed honour in home state of Wisconsin
• Woods says Stricker was ‘deserving’ of honourTiger Woods has delivered a ringing endorsement of Steve Stricker’s appointment as the USA’s Ryder Cup captain. In the least surprising development of this golfing year, Stricker was confirmed in position by the PGA of America on Wednesday. He will seek to reclaim the cup from Europe at Whistling Straits next September. Related: García, Kuchar and Holmes: