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Furyk's first three picks: Tiger, Phil and Bryson

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. – U.S. Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk announced three of his four captain’s picks Tuesday night, with no surprises.

Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau were added to an American team that will look to win an away Ryder Cup for the first time since 1993.

Woods, who was previously named a vice captain, will instead transition into a playing role at the Ryder Cup for the first time since 2012. After dealing with various injuries over the past several years, Woods has contended deep into two majors and posted five top-10s in 16 starts.