Tiger Woods has declined the opportunity to captain the United States at the 2027 Ryder Cup, the PGA of America has announced. The decision comes as the 15-time major winner focuses on his health after being charged with driving under the influence following a car accident last week.
In a statement, the PGA of America said: 'We commend Tiger for prioritising his long-term health and deeply respect the courage it takes to make such a personal decision. Tiger has shared with us that he will not serve as captain of the 2027 US Ryder Cup team and we support his decision.'
Woods had been the favourite to lead the US team at Adare Manor in Ireland, a resort owned by his longtime friend JP McManus. However, last Friday's incident, in which Woods escaped unhurt after his Land Rover rolled when he clipped a trailer, has changed the picture. Police reported signs of impairment and found hydrocodone pills in his vehicle.
A Florida judge has granted Woods permission to leave the US to enter a comprehensive inpatient treatment facility. His attorney argued that the programme, which is abroad, is necessary due to the 'complex clinical presentation' and the fact that his privacy has been 'repeatedly compromised' in the US.
