'I'm invited to a hurling match' - Jim Furyk to attend Limerick's Munster clash with Tipperary

Speaking on the eve of the PGA Championship in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, the USA Ryder Cup captain was asked for his impressions of Ireland.

SPECIAL INVITE: Jim Furyk is coming to Ireland to watch Limerick vs Tipperary. Pic: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

Mere weeks ago Jim Furyk was probably not imagining ever being a Ryder Cup captain again. Suddenly he has an imminent Munster Hurling Championship date in his diary.

Furyk answered the call from the PGA of America for next September’s rematch at Adare Manor after Tiger Woods, who had long been expected to take command of the American team for the visit to the venue owned by close friend JP McManus, was charged with DUI after crashing his car in March.