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Ryder Cup 2016: Tiger Woods takes active role with U.S. team

CHASKA, Minn. — Tiger Woods may not be healthy enough to compete in the Ryder Cup this week at Hazeltine National, but he's certainly been an active member of the U.S. team thus far.

When the U.S. team started practice rounds Tuesday morning, Woods was next to Jordan Spieth, giving him advice at every turn. Woods stood as a daunting figure, sizing up the course even as a vice captain.

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Fans welcomed Woods with roaring cries of "Ti-ger!