What IF John Daly was a Ryder Cup captain? Five positives JD would bring to the event
Daly Would Take Away Pressure From The Players
Let's not sugarcoat it: despite his immense popularity among the galleries and fellow pros, the "Wild Thing" rubs many the wrong way. Daly's captaincy would be met with immense scrutiny from the press and the game's establishment.
Captains are often credited for their effect on the event's outcome, especially if that outcome is a loss. (See Watson, Tom.) Given his controversial nature, this would be amplified for Daly. While not an enviable position for the man himself, the players would appreciate not having the spotlight shine so bright, and might play in a looser, natural fashion.
It Would Inject Desperately-Needed Pizzazz
The 2014 Ryder Cup was slaughtered in TV ratings. Part of this stemmed from its time slot, yet there's no doubting the American sporting public's attention is divided during the fall between college and pro football and baseball's playoff race.
While golf zealots tune in no matter the ancillary factors, the event needs to draw in the general crowd. Adding Daly to the mix would help garner such eyes.
(GolfDigest.com)
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