Before Davis Love III even called him up, Webb Simpson knew he was going to be named an assistant Presidents Cup captain – or so he thought.
He can thank Tiger Woods for that.
As Simpson tells it, he was out for a meal last Tuesday in Wilmington, North Carolina, with his family at their favorite hot-dog joint, Trolley Stop. Admittedly, Simpson was a bit stressed; his kids were annoying the restaurant’s owner by continually opening the door, and in addition to corralling them, Simpson also had to order.
Adding to the bustle: Simpson’s phone started ringing.