Tiger Woods will not captain the US team at the next Ryder Cup, which will be held in 2027 at Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland, and will mark the centenary of the competition.
The American PGA has issued a statement showing its support for the athlete in the personal situation he is going through, highlighting his career and importance and stating that Tiger has informed the association that he will not be captain in the 46th edition of the Ryder Cup, which is held biennially and in 2027 will celebrate 100 years of competition between teams from America and Europe.
The PGA wishes Tiger Woods, whose debut in that tournament took place in 1997, a speedy recovery and says he will be in its thoughts and prayers. It also highlights the inspiration Woods has had on generations of players and the development of the sport, and praises his courage in making the decision to step away from golf temporarily.
Despite being the world’s leading golfer during the early years of the 21st century, Woods was not a great competitor in the Ryder Cup, with a record of 13 wins in 37 matches and only one title, in 1999.
Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday that he is temporarily stepping away from golf to receive treatment and focus on his health, days after suffering a car accident in Florida. According to authorities, the golfer was carrying two hydrocodone pills, an opioid painkiller, had “glassy eyes” and was walking “lethargically” during his arrest following the mishap. Woods, however, takes prescription painkillers following the multiple surgeries he has undergone as a result of his injuries.
“I am aware of the seriousness of the situation I am in. I am stepping away for a while to receive treatment and focus on my health. It is necessary to prioritise my well-being and work towards a lasting recovery,” the golfer said in a statement.
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