The Diary

Steve Stricker has warned the Europeans not to underestimate the influence Tiger Woods can have on this Ryder Cup.

Like the rest of the Americans at Medinah, the former world number one and 14-time major winner has a losing Ryder Cup record and has not figured in the majors this year but Woods has shown signs he is back in business after rebuilding his swing and winning three tournaments this year.

Stricker, who has forged a successful partnership with Woods at both the Ryder and Presidents Cups, said he can see a Tiger with burgeoning self-belief.