Tiger Woods, Jim Furyk, Steve Stricker named Ryder Cup assistant captains

— -- Tiger Woods insists he's not ready for a ceremonial role in his golf career. That might be true, but at least an initial step was taken Wednesday, when he was named one of three additional assistant captains for next year's United States Ryder Cup team.

In what was billed as a "significant" announcement by the PGA of America, captain Davis Love III named Woods as a first-time assistant, along with Jim Furyk and Steve Stricker.

All involved, however, maintained that such designations don't necessarily mean they won't also be considered for the playing roster.