NEW YORK – This month's Ryder Cup venue will favor big hitters, U.S. captain Paul Azinger said on Tuesday.

'I don't want anybody feeling handcuffed. I'm tired of playing in five-inch rough,' Azinger told reporters as he announced Steve Stricker, Hunter Mahan, Chad Campbell and the long-hitting JB Holmes as his four wildcard picks.

'A bomber is probably going to like the course. There's not a lot of rough.'

Azinger has had a hand in the course set-up for the Sept. 19-21 match against holders Europe at Valhalla, Kentucky.

'Does it favor anybody in particular, any team in particular? I don't know,' said the American.

'I don't care if Europe feels handcuffed but I don't want our guys to feel handcuffed,' he joked.

Azinger said his players would not need to travel to Valhalla to practice before the week of the event.

'I haven't implored anybody that they need to play a practice round,' he added. 'I feel they are all big boys and all professionals and I don't need to hold their hands.

'If anybody wants to go and look at Valhalla they are welcome to do it.'

(Editing by Tony Jimenez)