Costantino Rocca's win over Tiger Woods nearly 30 years ago paved the way for this Ryder Cup in Rome

RYDER CUP: Win in Rome for USA would define post-Tiger Woods generation

This Ryder Cup in Rome provides a great opportunity to be the defining moment for a generation of American golf.

Costantino Rocca's win over Tiger Woods nearly 30 years ago paved the way for this Ryder Cup in Rome

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — A 60-foot birdie putt from the Valley of Sin at St. Andrew’s to force a playoff with John Daly at the 1995 British Open.

Costantino Rocca's win over Tiger Woods nearly 30 years ago paved the way for this Ryder Cup in Rome

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — A 60-foot birdie putt from the Valley of Sin at St. Andrew’s to force a playoff with John Daly at the 1995 British Open.

Costantino Rocca's win over Tiger Woods nearly 30 years ago paved the way for this Ryder Cup in Rome

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — A 60-foot birdie putt from the Valley of Sin at St. Andrew’s to force a playoff with John Daly at the 1995 British Open.

Why Tiger Woods isn't at the Ryder Cup in Rome this week

The American is continuing his recovery from ankle surgery in April (Picture: Getty) The Ryder Cup will be without the presence of Tiger Woods but the legendary golfer may still have a crucial role to play for team USA. The 15-time major championship winner participated in the event on eight occasions throughout his career. Despite his stellar major championship record, however, the American was only on the victorious team on one occasion in the…

Costantino Rocca's win over Tiger Woods nearly 30 years ago paved the way for this Ryder Cup in Rome

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — A 60-foot birdie putt from the Valley of Sin at St. Andrews to force a playoff with John Daly at the 1995 British Open.