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Signs point to Watson as Ryder Cup captain

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Tom Watson is rumored to be the next U.S. Ryder Cup captain. Golf Digest has reported that the PGA of America plans to pick Watson as the 2014 Ryder Cup captain, and the announcement is scheduled to be made Thursday morning.

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Tom Watson, shown here during the British Open Golf Championship last summer, is rumored to be the next U.S. Ryder Cup captain. Golf Digest has reported that the PGA of America plans to pick Watson as the 2014 Ryder Cup captain, and the announcement is scheduled to be made Thursday morning.

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In the two months since a stunning loss in the Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club, the PGA of America talked about doing things differently when selecting its next captain. Tom Watson certainly would break the mold. Golf Digest has reported that the PGA of America plans to announced on Thursday morning that Watson will direct Team USA.