PGA Invites Tiger Woods for Ryder Cup Captaincy; Decision Pending
Tiger Woods is at a crossroads regarding the captaincy of the 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup team. In December, just prior to the Hero World Challenge, he indicated that he hadn’t been contacted for the role. However, recent developments show that the PGA of America has reached out for his input on the matter.
Tiger Woods Considers Ryder Cup Captaincy
During the Genesis Invitational, held at Riviera, Woods confirmed the PGA’s outreach. He stated, “They have asked me for my input on it, and I haven’t made my decision yet.” This demonstrates that there is interest in having him lead Team USA.
Previous Captaincy Decision
Woods declined the opportunity to captain the U.S. team for the 2025 Ryder Cup due to conflicts with his duties on the PGA Tour’s policy board. Currently, he serves as a player director and holds a position on the Future Competition Committee. These roles have implications for his availability to commit fully to the Ryder Cup.
Health and Availability
At the Genesis Invitational, Woods also provided a health update. When asked about his participation in upcoming events like the Masters, he was non-committal. He shared his ongoing struggle to balance his commitments and serve the players effectively.
The Challenge Ahead
If Woods decides to captain in Ireland, he will be aiming for Team USA’s first away Ryder Cup victory since 1993 at The Belfry. As of now, Europe has not announced its captain. However, Luke Donald may potentially be selected for a third consecutive time after leading victories in 2023 and 2025.
Key Facts
- Tiger Woods has been approached by the PGA of America about the 2027 Ryder Cup captaincy.
- He previously declined the 2025 captaincy due to scheduling conflicts.
- Woods serves on the PGA Tour’s policy board and is a player director.
- His goal for any potential captaincy would be to achieve a win in Ireland.
- Luke Donald could return as captain of the European team for a third time.
