There was an awkward moment between Tiger Woods and the Ryder Cup photographer

So how do you tell a golf legend he is not needed?

That's probably what went through the mind of the official team photographer of the US Ryder Cup team as he was about to take a snap of the current playing members.

Tiger Woods, who has been part of the US team seven times, is a vice-captain this time at Hazeltine.

So it's no wonder the 14-time major winner forgot he is not playing this year.

At least the ex-World No 1 saw the funny side.

Being a #RyderCup vice captain is hard. Right, @TigerWoods? pic.twitter.com/siKnqtygaO

— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) September 27, 2016