Stricker: 'We all expect' Captain Tiger to play Presidents Cup

LOS ANGELES – Tiger Woods announced three of his four assistant captains for this year’s Presidents Cup. Filling out the staff is often a formality, but Tuesday’s news may be more significant.

When Woods was named the captain of this year’s U.S. team, he made it clear he intended to lead and play for the American side in December at Royal Melbourne in Australia. Following his victory at last year’s Tour Championship, Woods taking on the role of a playing captain has become even more likely.

Woods, who is currently 20th on the U.S. Presidents Cup point list, named Fred Couples, Steve Stricker and Zach Johnson assistant captains. Couples is undefeated in his three turns as captain of the U.S.…