Tiger Woods Declines Ryder Cup 2027 Captaincy, Will Leave US
Photo Credit: Adam Glanzman/TGL/TGL Golf via Getty Images Tiger Woods turned down the opportunity to lead the US team in the Ryder Cup 2027. The PGA of America announced that Woods would be stepping away from captaincy to focus on his health. He has also been granted permission from the court to step outside the country for treatment.
These big decisions come following the golfer’s earlier DUI arrest and hiatus from the sport announcement. Tiger Woods to leave US for treatment The PGA of America released a statement that confirms that Tiger Woods won’t be the captain of the US team for the 2027 Ryder Cup. Notably, he has chosen to focus on his health.
It reads, “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. ” The sports club further assured fans that they will share updates on the captaincy when available (via The Guardian ) The news comes amid Woods’ earlier reported arrest after crashing his Land Rover near his Jupiter Island home.
At the time, the authorities claimed that he appeared to be under some kind of influence while driving. He damaged the property and also refused to submit to a lawful test. He was reportedly arrested but was released later.
Douglas Duncan, Woods’ attorney, revealed that based on the golfer’s treating physician’s recommendation, he is required to go to a “treatment facility” outside the country. It is due to his “complex clinical presentation,” which needs an urgent “level of care. ” This was in accordance with the court filings .