The American said recently he would be “chirping” in McIlroy’s ear if they were paired at the Ryder Cup.

The American is three quarters of the way to emulating McIlroy’s career grand slam.

The Northern Irishman is scheduled to defend his Zurich Classic title next week ahead of the US PGA Championship in May.

It has been reported that Woods, Patrick Cantlay and Jordan Spieth vetoed the possibility of McIlroy rejoining the PGA Tour policy board.

Rory McIlroy was listed as being on the PGA Tour’s Transaction Subcommittee.

The world number two says the sport needs to work on ‘moving forward together’