press conference in the Bahamas, Woods claimed that being paid was “not the issue.”

After the car park row, Woods reached out to McIlroy, as revealed by the Northern Irishman in a recent interview.

McIlroy said: “I went back to my room and there was a text from Joe LaCava: ‘Hey Rory, would love to meet up in the morning to clear the air.’ 

But I was tired and didn’t get back to him.

“There was also three texts and two missed calls from Tiger, because they’re obviously still close. 

I sent him a quick message: ‘It will be fine … long day … just want to go to bed.’”

Woods remained quiet on future editions of the prestigious event, though.

When questioned about talk of his name being mentioned with 2025 captaincy, he said: “Right now there’s too much at stake with our tour to think about a Ryder Cup.

“We have to get this done and we have to be focused on this right now. 

The players and everyone involved understands that this is an issue we need to focus on.”

Despite labelling his game ‘rusty’ ahead of a highly anticipated return, Woods is set for a marathon 90 holes at Albany this week.

The 82-time PGA Tour winner will compete in the Pro-Am tomorrow before teeing off alongside Justin Thomas in the tournament.