In wake of wreck, Tiger Woods tells PGA of America he won't captain 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup team
Woods announced Tuesday that he's stepping away from golf to seek treatment.
Tiger Woods didn’t specify how long he’ll be away from golf when the 15-time major winner announced Tuesday that he’s stepping away to seek treatment following last week’s rollover crash , but he’s already informed the PGA of America that he won’t captain the 2027 U. S. Ryder Cup team.
“We commend Tiger for prioritizing his long-term health and deeply respect the courage it takes to make such a personal decision,” the organization said in a statement Wednesday. “The PGA of America will share further updates regarding the Ryder Cup captaincy when appropriate. ” Statement from the PGA of America regarding Tiger Woods: pic.
twitter. com/oluEus6LXk — GOLF. com (@GOLF_com) April 1, 2026 After his wreck in Jupiter, Florida, a 50-year-old Woods was found with two hydrocodone pills in his left pant pocket, per a probable cause affidavit .
Woods, who blew a 0. 000 on a breathalyzer, was ultimately charged with DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test, as he refused a urine test at Martin County Jail. He has entered a plea of not guilty in his DUI case, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.