TIGER WOODS HAS turned down the opportunity to captain the United States at the 2027 Ryder Cup at Limerick’s Adare Manor. 

The former world number one’s decision comes after he announced he would step away from golf for a period to focus on his health and well-being.

Woods was charged with driving under the influence after being involved in a car crash last week.

A statement from the PGA of America read: “We commend Tiger for prioritising his long-term health and deeply respect the courage it takes to make such a personal decision.

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— PGA of America (@PGA) April 1, 2026

“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 PGA of America will share further updates regarding the Ryder Cup captaincy when appropriate.”

Fifteen-time major winner Woods had been the favourite to take on the role for the US at Adare Manor, which is owned by long-time friend and associate JP McManus.

The events of last Friday, however, have changed the picture with Woods, 50, escaping unhurt from the crash in which he clipped a trailer he was attempting to overtake and rolled his Land Rover.

Police reported that he showed signs of impairment and investigators found two white pills identified as hydrocodone – a prescription opioid used to treat severe pain – during a search of his vehicle.

It was the fourth occasion he had been involved in a motoring incident since 2009.

Woods has undergone numerous surgeries throughout his career with many to the leg and ankle since suffering multiple injuries in a serious crash in 2021.

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