Daly expresses interest in Ryder Cup captain's role

Two-time major winner John Daly has an idea to correct the biggest regret of his golf career: United States captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup.

Daly said he would like to be ‍a part of the US team in any capacity, up to and including a captain role.

"I'd love to see ​it, put my input in, and hopefully help the guys," Daly said in an interview with Hard Rock Bet. "I ⁠think it'd be an experience for me that I've always dreamed of doing ever since I won the PGA Championship in 1991."

Despite his success as a player, Daly never put together consistent enough stretches to earn a spot on the United States team.

Daly as captain would be a must-see moment for the team-fashion choices alone. Adding intrigue to ‌the idea is ​that the next Ryder Cup will take place in Ireland.

"My ancestors are from Cork," Daly said. "I'd ‍love to be a captain one day, but that ain't never going to happen. But Tiger (Woods) would be an unbelievable captain. I would love to be a co-captain or just be a part of it somehow.

"I feel like I should have been on two teams, but it just didn't happen. I didn't play good enough, so I didn't get ​on them. But to be a part of the Ryder Cup ‌would be something I would love to do, whether it's a co-captain or just be a part of it."

Daly was riveted this past ​summer when the United States struggled against Europe then nearly rallied to win the Ryder Cup during singles ‍matches on the final day.

"They were just a point away with the last three groups from really getting back and maybe winning it," Daly said. "It would have been the most incredible comeback. It made the ​last ​round - the singles matches - made the tournament for ​us anyway, to even come back the way we ​did."

As for strategies, Daly was clear on a few points.

"Well, I just don't think you should put a long hitter with a shorter hitter," he said. "I think your shorter hitters that we have, that I've always seen, are grinders, and I'd rather be feeding off a guy that's hitting as far as I am. Especially in an alternate shot.

"They're going to be a little behind some of the guys, but if you take Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth, they're not ‍the longest hitters in the world, but man, they got it going when ​they played the alternate shots."