Tiger Woods won’t be at the Masters next week, and he won’t be a Ryder Cup captain next year.
The iconic golfer, who plans to leave the US for treatment following his rollover crash and subsequent DUI arrest in Florida last week, told the PGA he isn’t going to helm the Americans’ 2027 Ryder Cup team.
“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 golf outfit said in a statement on Wednesday.
Earlier in the day, Woods requested and was granted approval to seek “comprehensive inpatient treatment” out of the country, citing privacy reasons.
On Friday, Woods was involved in a rollover incident near his Jupiter, Florida home with police saying he was “sweating profusely” and was “lethargic and slow” at times with his movements. He was found with two hydrocodone pills, though he passed a breathalyzer test but refused a urinalysis.
He pleaded not guilty to DUI charges on Tuesday, later acknowledging the “seriousness of the situation I find myself in,” and said he was planning to step away to ““seek treatment and focus on my health.”
The crash marked the fourth known one involving the 50-year-old, his first since a 2021 crash nearly ended his career with multiple leg injuries.
Masters chairman Fred Ridley confirmed Tuesday that Woods would not be taking part in the festivities at Augusta next week.
The golf community has shown an outpouring of support for the 15-time major champion, with the PGA adding to the count on Wednesday.
“The PGA stands in full support of Tiger Woods as he steps away to focus on his health and well-being,” it said. “During this time we are keeping tiger in our thoughts and prayers, with sincere hop for this strength, comfort and recovery.
“Tiger has meant so much to our Association and to the game of golf. … We commend Tiger for prioritizing his long-term health and deeply respect the courage it takes to make such a personal decision.”
