Jim Furyk admitted he would like Tiger Woods to be part of his Ryder Cup set-up for next year's contest at Adare Manor.
The United States captain, who will be taking on the job for the second time following a heavy defeat at Le Golf National in Paris in 2018, has served as vice-captain alongside Woods at previous editions of the biennial contest.
Woods is reported to be receiving treatment in Switzerland after being charged with driving under the influence following a car crash near his Florida home in March.
Police found two prescription opioid hydrocodone pills in his pockets when he was arrested, which Woods has been using to manage pain after a number of significant operations.
Since being announced as captain for the 2027 contest, Furyk said he had not wanted to bother Woods but would very much like him to be involved.
"We haven't spoken yet. I think, out of kind of courtesy for him and his family and I know maybe a road to health, I haven't reached out but I will," Furyk said.
"Definitely. We'll see where that role may fall. In the past, I think he's kind of taken a back seat and kind of maybe served as an advice for Keegan (Bradley) and such.
"I will say I enjoyed serving - I use that word serving - as a vice-captain with him a number of times.
"I think he brought a lot to the team room and a lot of knowledge and a lot of experience."
