Nicklaus: Pavin would need ‘brain scan’ if Tiger is ignored

JACK NICKLAUS insists that US Ryder Cup skipper Corey Pavin “would need a brain scan” if he leaves Tiger Wood out of the side that will defend the trophy at Celtic Manor in October.

The famously dogged American captain surprised many when he suggested Sunday that Woods, who is currently ranked 11th and outside the top eight automatic qualifiers for the side, is not guaranteed a place in his team.

“I’m not going to treat Tiger any different than any other player,” Pavin said after the final round of the Byron Nelson Championship. “He’s certainly not going to be an automatic pick. He’s just going to be treated like everyone else. I’d love to have him on the team but I want him to be playing well.”