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The first day of the Ryder Cup saw Team Europe taking a commanding lead over Team America. The European team started the event in a glorious fashion. However, it’s not all glorious for Team USA.

Zach Johnson had recently declared the crucial role Tiger Woods has been playing by providing support and motivation to the team. In this time of need for Team USA, a recent post on Twitter declared that maybe it is time for some Tiger magic to help boost America’s performance.

Tiger Woods becomes the need of the hour in Rome

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The first day of the 2023 Ryder Cup being held in Rome concluded with Team Europe having a commanding win over Team USA. In these times of need, fans on X were quick to call out Tiger Woods’ name.

Zach Johnson, the captain of Team USA in this year’s Ryder Cup has shed light on the crucial role that Tiger Woods played a few days ago. He has highlighted time and again that Woods acts as a pillar of strength and support for Team USA’s players. His constant love and care for the team have shined bright even though he has not been in Rome where the Ryder Cup is being held.

In times of such stress, fans on X decided to count on Tiger Woods and ask his help in saving their favorite team. While some fans seemed to make travel plans for Woods, others counted on his online presence as promised.

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It is safe to say that Tiger Woods’ absence from this year’s Ryder Cup was severely realized by his fans. The legendary pro golfer’s presence, online or offline, can surely make a difference in boosting the spirits of the players fighting to bring glory home.

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How did fans react to this open invitation Tiger?

Golf fans on X agreed that Tiger’s intervention is the need of the hour. While some suggested Woods to fly his jet to Rome, others opined that it is exactly the time when Tiger should be contacted for the much-needed support. All in all, Tiger’s absence is being dearly felt by all his fans. These are some of the fan’s opinions:

A fan hoped the 2007 Tiger would come to the rescue as Team America had a bad inaugural day at the Ryder Cup.

Another fan was quick to ask when Tiger can be Ryder Cup’s captain again.

One of the fans suggested it was time for Tiger to shower the team with his magic.

Another fan compared Tiger to the present team.

Yet another fan was quick to guess that Justin Thomas might have face-timed Woods several times today following his performance.

A fan was quick to tell Woods that it was time he made the trip to Rome.

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Adding to the list, yet another user quickly suggested a trip to Rome.

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All in all, Tiger Woods’ absence was severely felt in the golfing community. Fans seemed to agree on the need for Tiger’s magic. What do you think should Tiger Woods do in this case?

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