Corey Pavin knows Tiger Woods will want to play the maximum number of matches at the Ryder Cup, but the US captain will sit the superstar down if he thinks it's in the best interest of the team.

Pavin, discussing his final preparations for the biennial match play showdown between the United States and Europe, praised Woods' talent and team spirit.
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"We've talked about how many times he wants to play," Pavin said. "He said, 'I want to play five matches.' We talked about him not playing as many, and he said, 'Whatever's best for the team.'"